Faith Love Hope at St. Gangolf Parish Hall: A Bitter-Comedic Theater Evening
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Faith, Love, Hope: Horváth’s Bitter Dance of Death in Bamberg
When bureaucracy decides over humanity, Elisabeth’s fight for survival begins. Ödön von Horváth’s Faith Love Hope. A Little Dance of Death tells the story of a young woman with no fixed place in society, who relentlessly seeks self-determination, love, and a dignified life. On October 25, 2026, the production of TiG Theater in the Garden District will be performed at St. Gangolf Parish Hall.
Between Existential Necessity and Social Coldness
Elisabeth becomes entangled in a web of offices, prejudices, and dependencies. Every step forward takes her deeper into a world where regulations matter more than compassion. White lies become a survival skill, false promises the last hope, and the longing for love a dangerous illusion.
Horváth’s socially critical drama combines bitter humor with alarming relevance. The author directs his precise gaze towards the abysses and the absurdities of everyday life. At its core is the struggle of the individual against institutions, social exclusion, and an environment that puts humanity behind bureaucratic harshness.
A Concentrated Production at St. Gangolf Parish Hall
Under the direction of Heidi Lehnert, an immediate stage experience is created with Benjamin Bochmann, Ursula Gumbsch, Gerald Leiß, Laura Mann, and Patrick L. Schmitz. The proximity of the venue sharpens the focus on dialogues, gestures, and the subtle shifts of acting.
The stage design by Linda Hofmann, the costumes by Barbara Rose-Andres, the music by Guido Apel, and the lighting design by Laurin Drechsel create a theatrical atmosphere between everyday closeness and suffocating tightness. Acoustics, lighting mood, and the physicality of the performance give Elisabeth’s struggle a sensual presence.
Bitter, Comedic, and Alarmingly Present
The dramaturgy leads through five images of a modern dance of death. Between official language, personal despair, and grotesque situations, a tension field emerges that directs attention to social responsibility. It is precisely the combination of tragicomedy and social analysis that makes Horváth’s stage work so lasting.
The performance on Sunday, October 25, 2026, begins at 6 PM; the doors open at 5:15 PM. Tickets are available at the regular price of 28 euros, reduced tickets cost 20 euros, students and trainees pay 12 euros. Free seating applies for the visit.
Conclusion: A Theater Evening That Echoes Long
Faith Love Hope. A Little Dance of Death combines literary precision, political awareness, and immediate stage impact. Visitors can expect a committed ensemble, a concentrated production, and a stage experience between bitter laughter, social analysis, and human vulnerability. Anyone who wants to experience theater as a living encounter with the conflicts of their time should not miss this Horváth evening in Bamberg.
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