Overview
- The play premiered in July and the cast received hate messages after the first performance, with one actor reporting a murder threat that led to a police inquiry.
- The theater confirmed that security personnel will be present at upcoming performances to ensure shows proceed without disruption.
- Five additional performances were added for September through November because of strong demand, and dates on 16 and 20 September plus 11 October are already sold out.
- Creators describe Timmy — die Hope stirbt zuletzt as a hybrid of performance, concert and documentary written quickly by director Alexander Klessinger and featuring Enrique Fiß.
- A scene that uses Catholic liturgy motifs, including a theatrical whale on an altar, drew criticism from church representatives and has intensified a public debate about artistic boundaries and theater safety.