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Berlin Theatertreffen Announces Provocative 2025 Lineup

The festival's ten selected productions include experimental works, VR experiences, and a controversial opera performance.

  • The Berlin Theatertreffen, running from May 2 to May 18, 2025, will showcase ten standout productions from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
  • Florentina Holzinger's provocative opera performance 'Sancta,' featuring critiques of religious rituals and themes of female sexual oppression, is among the selected works.
  • The late René Pollesch's co-directed play 'ja nichts ist ok,' a poignant piece tied to his legacy, is also part of the festival lineup.
  • Innovative productions include the VR-based 'End of Life' from Vienna, which immerses audiences in a virtual exploration of data and mortality.
  • Festival director Nora Hertlein-Hull highlighted the melancholic and critical societal themes present across this year's selected performances.
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