The Broken Pitcher, Heinrich von Kleist, Calderon Plays 2026

Who broke the pitcher? This seemingly banal question about shards unfolds into the most famous court trial in comedic literature. Judge Adam, clearly battered and worn from the previous night, is accustomed to presiding in the courtroom like a sole ruler. But this time, he finds himself not only confronted with the complaint about the broken pitcher 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 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