Krabat at the German Theatre Göttingen: A fairy tale becomes a gripping stage world
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Krabat at the German Theatre Göttingen: A dark fairy tale about power and resistance
Eleven ravens guide the beggar boy Krabat to the old mill by the Black Water. There, work, shelter, food, and a close-knit community beckon – but behind the apparent security lies a system of obedience, dependency, and deadly power. The German Theatre Göttingen presents Otfried Preußler's award-winning youth book classic in a striking production on stage.
A mill as a stage world
Directed by Janis Knorr, Krabat's story unfolds as an atmospheric stage experience between dream, temptation, and threat. Ariella Karatolou designs the stage and costumes, creating a monumental setting where the mill becomes the powerful center of action. Gray-and-white changing miller's clothing and uniform hairstyles refer to the dissolution of individual identity within the system.
Light, acoustics, and the language of power
Atmospheric lighting makes the night sky appear with wandering stars, and then shifts in the next moment to a darker mood. The music by Sebastian Jurchen heightens the tension between fairy-tale allure and eerie control. Thus, a theatrical atmosphere emerges in which every gaze, every sound, and every abrupt change in lighting drives the drama forward.
Acting art between scene and narration
Charlotte Wollrad, Stella Maria Köb, and Daniel Mühe shape the characters with great physical presence. The transition between performance scenes and narrative passages keeps the flow of action alive and gives the production a concentrated, modern form. The dynamic interplay among the three actors makes the relationships within the mill immediately tangible.
A classic with contemporary explosive power
Since its release in 1971, Krabat has told of the seduction of power, the desire for recognition, and the strength of resistance. Otfried Preußler's novel has won the European, German, Dutch, and Polish Youth Book Award and has been translated into 35 languages. The Göttingen production focuses on the question of how people in hierarchical systems maintain their freedom.
Conclusion: Experience fairy-tale tension live
Krabat combines strong imagery, precise acting, and a multifaceted dramaturgy into a stage experience for youth and adults. The performance at the German Theatre Göttingen invites one to reconsider a familiar story – as a gripping fairy tale about friendship, love, courage, and resistance against abuse of power.
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