William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is tackled by a quirky group of teachers in the Theatre Basel production, exploring Greek mythology and an enchanted forest. Oberon and Titania’s marital strife affects two Athenian couples, while Puck’s well-meaning actions worsen the chaos. Despite the magic and intrigue, the lovers unite, allowing the Athenian royal wedding to proceed. The school principal and his wife portray Oberon and Titania, the history teacher is Helena, and the ethics teacher becomes Puck. Initially planning to rehearse “Pyramus and Thisbe,” the faculty’s production is a celebration of imagination, with costume and set designer Matthias Koch creating seamless transitions. The play is a joyful, humorous exploration of theatre itself.
Catharina Kleber
Director
Michael Klammer
Theseus / Oberon / Fabio
Aenne Schwarz
Hippolyta / Titania / Vroni
Gala Othero Winter
Egeus / Puck / Patrizia
Sven Schelker
Demetrius / Elfe / Esel / Patrick
Anne Haug
Lysander / Elfe / Cordula
Fabian Krüger
Helena / Elfe / Dominik
Nairi Hadodo
Hermia / Elfe / Natascha
Dead Poets Society83%
Rushmore73%
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)74%
Morning Glory61%
Miller's Girl63%
The Ron Clark Story76%
A Serious Man66%
Enemy68%
Loving Annabelle65%
Black Swan76%
Jay Kelly61%
A Chorus Line62%
Blame66%
Rope79%
Take the Lead68%
Black Widow63%
Burton and Taylor61%
The Great Gatsby73%
Ghost Town65%
Pretty Persuasion58%
