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- Audiowalk+ Audience discussion
- An immersive theater walk in Grunewald
- site specific theater
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So., 15.06.2025, 17:00
Audience discussion following 'WALD'
WALD – an immersive theatre walk through the Grunewald forest. A missing young woman, a search for clues between voices and silence. An experience suspended between reality and imagination. After the performance, there will be an audience discussion.
- 1Foto © Frol Podlesnyi. Die Fliege existiert nur, solange sie jemand wahrnimmt.
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The performance of WALD will be followed by an audience discussion with Alexej Lochmann, Andrew Clarke, Jacob Lefton and other performers, as well as Polina Borodina (author) and Maria Lupandina (producer). The discussion will focus on the genesis of the project, the work in Grunewald, the combination of radio play and theatre as well as questions of perception and participation in public space. The interplay of text, voice and nature as well as the particular challenges of the production will also be discussed. The discussion will take place primarily in English. Questions may be asked in German and Russian.
Tickets: €18 (reduced) - €29 (normal) plus website fee.
Starting Point: Grunewald S-Bahn station, beneath the sign for the memorial “Gleis 17.”
Important Information:
The theater walk is not accessible for individuals with mobility issues. You will walk for approximately 1.5 hours, partly on natural terrain, with short breaks. We recommend comfortable, sturdy shoes (no flip-flops or high-heeled shoes). Have a bottle of water with you. There will be no public toilets along the way. Please leave your dogs and bikes at home.
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So., 15.06.2025, 17:00
About Venue
Berlin Grunewald
Berlin Grunewald, starting point – Grunewald S-Bahn station, beneath the sign for the memorial “Gleis 17.” You'll be hiking with a group for approximately 1.5 hours, partly on natural terrain. "An hour ago, a woman was here, Heike Schwarz, born in 1964, reported her daughter missing." This is how the search for clues begins in the Grunewald, focusing on the disappearance of Hannah Schwarz. You listen to the investigator's recordings, the interrogations of relatives and friends, and the missing woman's audio diary.
About Piece
WALD
WALD is an immersive theatre experience that takes the audience on an unusual walking journey through the Grunewald forest. The story revolves around the missing student Hannah Schwarz, whose trail leads into the woods. During the walk, participants wear headphones and listen to the investigation of the case. The piece invites the audience to become aware of their own perception and to be emotionally and intellectually moved by the experiences in the forest.
About People
Creative-Team of WALD
Polina Borodina
Polina Borodina, an award-winning playwright and screenwriter, is the heart of WALD. Her profound stories have been celebrated in Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, and Germany. In 2022, she bravely protested against Russia's invasion of Ukraine and was forced to leave her home country.
Nikita Betekhtin
Director Nikita Betekhtin has staged more than 50 productions in renowned theatres from Moscow to Germany. With a trained eye and deep experience, he transforms Polina’s vision into a captivating, interactive experience, inviting the audience to lose themselves in the forest’s unfolding story.
Veniamin Itskovich
Born in Saint Petersburg and based in Berlin since 2001, Veniamin Itskovich works as translator and dramaturg for WALD. He adapted Polina Borodina’s text into German and, with his background in philosophy and literary studies, contributed to the conceptual framing of the piece and its public outreach.
Ramona Hufler Costume and Scenography