Der Koffer

Content

One day, out of nowhere, it appears: a tired and dusty creature. Pushing a suitcase in front of it, it encounters Rabbit, Bird and Fox, who just happen to be nearby. Suspicious and curious at the same time, they observe the strange creature. Where does it come from? What does it want? But their greatest interest is in the suitcase. What could be inside? A cup, a table, a chair and a small kitchenette, the creature replies before falling asleep from sheer exhaustion. ‘Impossible!’ the three agree and in no time at all they set about the suitcase.
Antonia Brix’s production follows the picture book by British author Chris Naylor-Ballesteros and, like the original, uses only a few sentences. Through powerful atmospheric images and poetically playful sounds, the four actors tell a story of being a stranger and arriving, of making mistakes and the power of forgiveness.

Notes on accessibility

•    There are several wheelchair spaces available.

•    There is also an accessible toilet in front of the JES studios (entrance C, 1st floor), which can be reached via lift.

•    The nearest disabled parking spaces are located on Eberhardstraße, Breite Straße and Christophstraße.

•    We are happy to pick you up at the nearest bus or train stop.

•    Your assistance dog is welcome.

•    There is free seating during the performance. Please let us know if you would benefit from early boarding.

Detailed information on accessibility and inclusion at JES can be found here!

Notes on sensory stimuli

Sensory stimuli can be exciting or overwhelming for some people. That’s why you’ll find information here about sensory experiences that occur at various points in the performance:

Use on stage:

  • Dust
  • Objects flying through the air: suitcases
  • Use of a wind machine: a small fan on stage

Light:

  • Weak/dimmed light

Sound:

  • Loud noises
  • Background music
  • Repeated noises: the impact of a suitcase on the floor

Requirements for the audience:

  • Performers enter the audience (The rabbit sits for a small period of time in the audience)
  • other stimuli: The audience is invited to drink tea with the performers and speak with them after the performance

Content Notes

  • Performers who show strong emotions: grief, disappointment, destructive rage.
  • Violence, in the form of: destruction of an object (suitcase).

Age: 4+
Duration: 35 minutes
Prices: Children/young people €5.50, adults €11.00
Venue: tri-bühne theatre hall 1

Besetzung

with

Daniela Mohr, Julia-Sofia Schulze, Christoph Müller, Lisa Bräuniger

Direction

Antonia Brix

Stage Design

Bernhard Ott

Costume

Emily Bourley

Music

Simon Ho

Dramaturgy

Sonja Karadza

Assistance

Mareike Mohr, Anna Fritsch

Work Space

Manfred Loritz, Bernhard Ott,Tommy Müller, Stefan Ehrt, Felix Kremser

Equipment

Emily Bourley, Gisi Kinsky, Linda Williges

Technical

Emily Bourley, Bernhard Ott, Elias Volpi