Freedom or profit? Experience Brecht's three -puree opera in the open air!

Freedom or profit? Experience Brecht's three -puree opera in the open air!

Konstanz, Deutschland - In the coming weeks, the Konstanz Theater will bring the famous “Dreigroschenoper” by Bertolt Brecht to the stage. The premiere took place on August 31, 1928 in Berlin, but in 2025 the work is also more top than ever. The reason for the performance is not only a cultural highlight, but also a way to think through Brecht's work on socially critical topics. The director Christina Rast and her team promise a staging that is supposed to stimulate the audience to think.

"The Dreignoschenoper" addresses capitalism criticism and human needs and refers to social grievances that are also relevant today. Brecht, who was born in Augsburg in 1898, wanted to expose the corruption of bourgeois society with his work and make the audience think about the economic conditions that threaten the basics of human existence. Theaterkompass reports that Brecht is still considered a thumben lost in relevance.

a creative ensemble

The stage design is designed by Franziska Rast, while Sarah Borchardt is responsible for the costumes. The piece is also managed musically by Gabriel Venzago, and the performance is supported by members of Lake Constance Philharmonie and guests. Together with the pianist Rudolf Hartmann, they will bring the formative melodies of the "Dreigroschenoper" to life. The participating artists include names such as Michaela Allendorf, Patrick O. Beck and Thomas Fritz Jung, who will provide unforgettable moments with their performances.

The piece is presented outdoors on a total of 20 performance days, starting on June 17th to the last performance on July 27, 2025. The performance days are plenty of peppered, so that there should be something for everyone.

an important message

As in his other work, Brecht addresses the discrepancy between capitalist ideology and reality in the "Dreigroschenoper". Characters like Macheath, who rises from the criminal to the large merchant, and Peachum, who, as a beggar king, hides the greed behind the family meaning, are central figures in the play. They illustrate how crimes and legal system are connected in a capitalist society. Thinking sides emphasizes that the novel and the opera not only maintain, but also take a look

The audio description offered during the performances also enables people with visual impairments to experience the socially critical aspects of history. The Konstanz Theater also points out that glass bottles, food and large bags are not allowed, and recommends weatherproof clothing. Railways must not be tense up so that the audience can enjoy the performance to the fullest without being distracted by weather changes.

for everyone who loves art and critical argument, Bertolt Brecht's “Dreigroschenoper” is a must. The staging of the stage invites you to immerse yourself in the complex world of capitalism and to find the joy of theater and music.

Further information can be found on the website of the theater Theaterkompass and Denkenkekte.