They Divided the Sky single work   drama  
Adaptation of Der geteilte Himmel Christa Wolf , 1963 single work novel
Issue Details: First known date: 2018... 2018 They Divided the Sky
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'Curious and passionate Rita is falling in love with hilariously pedantic Manfred. Together, they are fearless. East Germany is in generational turmoil: post-war trauma in conflict with youthful optimism.

'Utopias seem possible. Marxism! Socialism! Revolution! But the Cold War is underway and when Manfred’s professional ambitions are thwarted, he looks to the West. The Soviets put a man into space and a Wall is about the split the city. Will their love go the way of their beloved country, or will Rita’s idealism, and seemingly boundless capacity for sacrifice triumph?

'Christa Wolf was one of the most beloved German authors of her generation. Her first full-length novel They Divided the Sky was hailed at the time for its artistic achievement and excoriated for its “decadent” politics. This timely adaptation by Daniel Schlusser has been written for two of our finest young performers, Nikki Shiels and Alexander England.' (Production summary)

Production Details

  • A Daniel Schlusser Ensemble production. Produced by 25A at Belvoir's Downstairs Theatre, Surry Hills, New South Wales: 13-30 June 2018.

    Director: Daniel Schlusser.

    Designer: Robert Cousins.

    Lighting Designer: Amelia Lever-Davidson.

    Sound Designer: James Paul.

    Producer: froudist.

    Cast: Alex England and Nikki Shiels.

    Special thanks to Luise von Flotow and Antje Scheuritzel.

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