Concept, set design and direction: Philippe Quesne / Performed by: Léo Gobin, Gaëtan Vourc’h, Anne Steffens (role created by Julia Riedler), Damian Rebgetz, Raphaël Clamer (role created by Stefan Merki) / Set design collaborator: Nicole Marianna Wytyczak / Costume collaborator: Nora Stocker / Masks: Brigitte Frank / Stage Management: Loïc Even / Lighting: Fabien Bossard / Sound: Félix Perdreau / Dramaturgy: Martin Valdés-Stauber / Dramaturgy collaborator: Camille Louis
Philippe Quesne
Farm Fatale
- Theatre
90 mins.
Five scarecrows gather in a commune, all apparently having lost their original profession due to ongoing pollution and climate change. In this bizarrely cheerful visual world by theatre artist Philippe Quesne, there are no more birds and no more people. But the troupe's equally funny and disarming heroes aren't deterred by this apocalyptic scenario. On the contrary, they embrace solidarity, making themselves useful in a very congenial way. The dying sounds of nature are meticulously recorded for posterity, demonstration signs and slogans are prepared, and pirate radio blasts pop music into the ether. As if in passing, existential issues of industrialised rural life are discussed, including turbo cows, insect mortality and pesticide criticism. In the post-human future of “Farm Fatale”, bird songs are heard only through audio documentation. With the naive beauty and striking innocence of these recordings, a futile homesickness for untouched landscapes sets in. Current ecological and political themes as fine poetry.
Cast
Dates
Past
Notes:
Access to this event according to 2G plus regulation (fully vaccinated + tested negative on the same day OR triple vaccinated without additional test). It is compulsory to wear an FFP2 mask, also during the performance. We have increased ticket capacity for this event. As part of this, we have changed our seating plan from chequerboard pattern to full seating in line with the current hygiene measures. Masks (medical or FFP2) are required throughout the event. You can find our hygiene concept here.
Credits
Production: Vivarium Studio, Münchner Kammerspiele. Touring production: Nanterre-Amandiers, centre dramatique. Supported within the framework of the Alliance of International Production Houses by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media.
Location
HAU2
Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 BerlinThere are two marked parking spots in front of the building. Barrier-free restroom facilities are available. Four relaxed seats are available in the first row of HAU2. Tickets for wheelchair users and accompanying persons can also be booked via the ticketing system. If you need help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or send us an email to
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