When does the performance begin?

The performance begins on 12.09.2026 at 19:45.

How long does The Auditor last?

The performance lasts 90 minutes and is played without an intermission.

Where does the play take place?

At the German Theatre Göttingen, venue dt.1, at Theaterplatz 11 in 37073 Göttingen.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes. There is barrier-free access through the side entrance of the DT Bistro, and there are wheelchair spaces available in dt.1.

How much is the ticket?

The published price is 19.30 euros as the starting price.

When should one arrive on site?

Entry begins 20 minutes before the performance starts. Late entry is not possible.

Gogol's The Auditor ignites a brilliant power play at the German Theatre Göttingen

Name: The Auditor at the German Theatre Göttingen
Start: 2026-09-12T21:45:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-12T23:15:00+02:00
Location: Deutsches Theater Göttingen, dt.1

A sharp play about power, fear, and confusion at the German Theatre Göttingen

On September 12, 2026, the curtain will rise in dt.1 for Nikolai Gogol's comedy The Auditor directed by Ulrike Arnold. What begins as a satirical game of confusion grows into a precise stage experience about corruption, self-deception, and the fear of exposure.

Gogol's comedy as a mirror of a nervous city

The story starts where power shows itself to be most vulnerable: in a provincial town that goes into a frenzy at the mere rumor of a visiting auditor. Routine turns to panic, administration becomes a masquerade, and self-confidence turns into a dance on thin ice. Gogol's comedy illustrates how quickly a society tips into embellishments, cunning maneuvers, and petty bribery.

At the German Theatre Göttingen, this material meets a present that remains alarmingly close. The production works with the comical overheating of the text while simultaneously revealing power mechanisms that still feel familiar. Thus, a theatrical evening is created that not only showcases the grotesque but also sharpens it analytically.

Direction, stage, and acting craft in the sign of satire

Ulrike Arnold leads the evening with a sense of pace, precision, and satirical emphasis. The stage by Lara Roßwag, the costumes by Julia Ströder, and the music by Florian Rynkowski form an ensemble of images, rhythms, and social attitudes. The evening thrives on comedy as a dramatic engine: Each character attempts to salvage what has long been sliding away.

The cast, featuring Rebecca Klingenberg, Gabriel von Berlepsch, Tara Helena Weiß, Florian Eppinger, Nikolaus Kühn, Gaby Dey, Judith Strößenreuter, and Marco Matthes promises a polyphonic performance. Especially in Gogol, the interplay of bodies, glances, and pauses determines the impact. When laughter tips, actual theatre begins.

An evening with a red pulse and keen observation

The Auditor lasts 90 minutes and is performed without an intermission. This concentration sharpens the dramaturgy and intensifies the audience's reaction: No evading, no catching breath, only the constant advance of exposure. This makes the evening in dt.1 particularly intense, almost feverish.

The reviews so far emphasize playfulness, a grotesque tone, and a strong ensemble. One critic praises the absurd-grotesque character and the roaring applause before a sold-out house, while another highlights the fast-paced interplay of comedy, body language, and music. Precisely therein lies the quality of this stage experience: It entertains while simultaneously exposing the abysses.

What visitors can expect

Those who experience The Auditor at the German Theatre Göttingen will encounter a clever, lively, and pointed theatre atmosphere. The evening promises satirical sharpness, strong acting craft, and a contemporary perspective on human weaknesses, lust for power, and self-deception. A visit is worthwhile for all who appreciate classic repertoire with current relevance.

An evening like this unfolds its effect most strongly live: direct, close, and without distance. Anyone wanting to see Gogol's comedy in Göttingen should not miss this date.