A Theatrical Evening Celebrating German-American Friendship Day

Come join us for another night at the theatre!

On Monday, October 6, we are excited to offer discounted tickets to a very special, one-off night of Theatre, Dialogue, and Community on the occasion of German-American Friendship Day and in celebration of the long-standing partnership between sister cities Hamburg and Chicago. The acclaimed English Theatre of Hamburg will host this engaging and memorable experience.

• The evening will feature the acclaimed absurdist play THE HUNCHBACK VARIATIONS by Mickle Maher, introduced by Chicago-born director Rebecca Garron.
• Following the play, we will explore the Chicago theatre scene and the legacy of absurdism in American theatre.
• In the spirit of connection and collaboration, we will also hear brief presentations from a variety of American clubs and institutions here in Hamburg, highlighting the vibrant and diverse transatlantic community in our city.

The American Club has reserved a section of seats at a discounted price of 20 EUR, which are available to both members and non-members alike. We look forward to celebrating the many ways in which art, friendship, and cultural dialogue continue to bring us together.

Details:
⏰ Event start time: 7:30pm
🚪 Theatre Doors Open: 6:45pm
⏳ Running time: approx. 2hrs. 30 mins
🎟️ Register and buy tickets here on Eventbrite!
Location:
1st floor of Hammonia Bad
Lerchenfeld 14
22081 Hamburg
(U-Bahn Mundsburg)

Our Board General Secretary Antonia Ford-Roberts, who was a theatre professional for many years in New York City, organizes an event for every English Theatre production as a way to connect the Club even more to Hamburg's excellent cultural resources. We look forward to seeing you there!

A bit about the Hunchback Variations:

Punctuating the final scene of The Cherry Orchard, Anton Chekhov wrote: “Suddenly a distant sound is heard, coming as if out of the sky, like the sound of a string snapping, slowly and sadly dying away.” That one sentence — one of the greatest stage directions in Western theatre — has baffled sound designers for over a century.

In Mickle Maher’s THE HUNCHBACK VARIATIONS, the playwright has developed a deft deconstruction of artistic collaboration through the absurdist conceit of pairing two of history’s most famous deaf artists, Ludwig van Beethoven and Quasimodo, the fictional bell ringer of Notre Dame.

Over 11 scenes, or ‘variations,’ the story plays out the duo’s comical and frustrating attempts to create Chekov’s famous sound effect – one doomed by their mutual deafness, unpleasant working conditions, and the fact that Beethoven has not yet finished reading The Cherry Orchard. THE HUNCHBACK VARIATIONS questions the nature of music and sound, and performance in a moving and fearless meditation on collaboration and the creative process.

A bit about the English Theatre:

Founded in 1976 by two Americans, it is now one of the oldest private English-language theatres in Germany! By hiring a diverse and cast from London, the theatre brings brilliant West End quality directly to Hamburg to star in British and American plays. Learn more here: https://eth-hamburg.de/

As a reminder, The American Club of Hamburg organizes many events every year. Follow us here or sign up for our newsletter at www.americanclub.de to be the first to know!

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