All Inclusive at the Theaterwerkstatt Bethel: Vacation as an Absurd Stage Experience
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All Inclusive: Vacation Between Longing and Crisis
A sea of towels, two bodies, and the dream of perfect relaxation: The collective OBJECTION presents All Inclusive, a poetically absurd performance at the Theaterwerkstatt Bethel. On November 5, 2026, the stage transforms into a quirky vacation landscape where relaxation, expectation, and societal crises collide.
A Stage Design Full of Vacation Memories
Two people lie in a sea of towels. The sun rises and sets, with vacation in between: a place of longing, a retreat, and a promise of a good life. The scenography by Ins Meyer turns an everyday fabric into a sensual stage design where memories, bodies, and textile landscapes overlap.
When Relaxation Becomes a Dramatic Test
The production examines with the means of material theater why the wait for relaxation can become a burden itself. All Inclusive leads the familiar vacation backdrop into an absurd dramaturgy: crises remain present, even when the towels appear to signal sun and downtime. From the apparent lightness emerges a multifaceted theater experience about consumption, longing, and the hope that everything will ultimately be okay.
Direction, Performance, and Video Art
Elisabeth Graaf and Laura Marleen Kreutz perform on stage. The direction is handled by Irina Amstutz, while Anna Höllmüller is responsible for text and dramaturgy. Artistic collaboration comes from Laurens Herzog, complemented by video art from Felix Zilles-Perels. Thus, the collective OBJECTION combines physical acting, visual impulses, and a precisely choreographed theater atmosphere.
A Guest Performance for Curious Theatergoers
The 75-minute performance will be performed in the German spoken language and is recommended for ages 12 and up. The audience can expect a focused performance between poetic image theater, black humor, and social observation. Audience reaction arises from the interplay of familiar vacation motifs and irritating moments where the supposed paradise shows signs of wear.
Conclusion: Relaxation with Open Eyes
All Inclusive invites you to an unusual theatrical experience: sensual, playful, and simultaneously critical. Those who experience material theater, free performance, and a production with a distinctive visual language will find in the vacation motif a surprisingly relevant reflection on crises and the longing for peace. Secure your place and experience the theater atmosphere live at the Theaterwerkstatt Bethel.
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