A new theatre production by THOC New Stage is currently on show in Nicosia. Nachtland is a play by Marius von Mayenburg which has been translated into Greek and following performances in Nicosia (with English and Turkish surtitles), the play will tour other cities soon.
The play is a witty and provocative comedy that offers a daring commentary on the manipulation of history, the past and the intersection of art and money. The story follows two siblings who, after the death of their father, reunite in their family home to resolve various matters. While sorting through their inheritance, they discover a watercolour painting in the attic. This unexpected discovery raises moral dilemmas and leads to precarious conclusions and ambiguous decisions.
The narrative unfolds around this painting and its possible creator. Is the signature A. Hiller or A. Hitler? The painting opens up conflicts, forcing the family to confront both their own dark sides and the shadow cast by Nazism and the Holocaust on recent German history.
Directed by Athina Xenidou, it has an excellent cast of local actors. There is an upcoming performance on Friday night, which will include English and Turkish surtitles, and another one on Saturday which will have surtitles in Greek. Shows are also on this Sunday as well as Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in November and some December dates.
Then, the play will tour other cities and municipalities. On December 4, Nachtland will be presented at the Larnaca Municipal Theatre G. Lykourgos, on December 7 at the Sotira Municipal Theatre, on December 12 at Limassol’s Pattichio Municipal Theatre (with English and Turkish surtitles) and finally at Paphos’ Markideio Theatre on December 14.
Nachtland
Play by Marius von Mayenburg. Directed by Athina Xenidou. THOC New Stage, Nicosia. Fridays and Saturdays 8pm and 6pm on Sundays. More dates available on www.thoc.org.cy
