Kampf der Titanen

Drama

Myth, Exhilaration, Spectacle
In German

Fantasy Meets Antiquity: Director Christian Weise stages an immersive theatrical spectacle at the Altes Kino Franklin—whimsical, absurd, tongue-in-cheek, and Dionysian. In the “Clash of the Titans,” Zeus attained eternal rule and has since ruled over humanity alongside the gods of Olympus. Has his tyranny over our fate ever come to an end? Playful and visually stunning, the evening draws on the entire canon of Greek mythology—a fireworks display of tragic fates, grotesque parables, and timeless conflicts: from Gaia, Uranus, and Zeus to Prometheus and Io, and on to Dionysus, Perseus, Medea, Antigone, Oedipus, Orestes, and Electra. From the creation of the world to the abolition of the gods. For the three-week run at the Altes Kino Franklin, set designer Alexander Naumann has created a blue-and-pink artistic world that blurs the line between the audience and the stage. Titans, gods, and heroes act out their tragic conflicts in various settings—wearing masks and buskins, in a parked car, or in a wrestling ring. As was the case with “Shakespeare’s Dazzling World,” which Weise staged in the summer of 2022 following the theater’s move from the Theater am Goetheplatz, the audience can move freely through this unique world and experience an evening of theater filled with direct and intense encounters with the entire acting ensemble. For a truly exhilarating theatrical experience, we recommend the six-hour “Extended Version.” For those in a hurry, there’s a four-hour abridged version. With both versions, you can take breaks on your own at any time.