The Broken Jug, Heinrich von Kleist, Calderon Games 2026

Who broke the jug? This seemingly trivial question about shards unfolds the most famous trial in comedy literature. Judge Adam, clearly battered and worn from the previous night, is used to ruling in the courtroom like an absolute monarch. But this time, he is confronted not only with the lawsuit concerning the broken jug but also with an auditor who is watching him closely while he tries to extricate himself from a whole series of affairs. – The only, eternal, and indestructible classic of comedy in the historic setting of the Old Court! Direction: Jasper Brandis Set Design: Anna Siegrot Dramaturgy: Antonia Leitgeb-Busche Cast: Stephan Ullrich, Eric Wehlan, Marek Egert, Iris Hochberger, Laura Röseler, Daniel Warland, Hermia Gerdes