Screening on July 9 at Cammerspiel: Festival Debut
In an intriguing blend of socialist utopia and Italian folk theater, the play "Paid Not" by the renowned duo Dario Fo and Franca Rame is set to premiere at the Cammerspiele in the garden of the New Theater Leipzig on July 9, at 7:30 PM.
This fast-paced, capitalism-critical farce offers a sharp critique of exploding inflation rates, economic crises, and neoliberal austerity, all presented in a humorous and engaging manner. Christian Hanisch serves as the dramaturge for the production, with Elea Charlotte Vothel as the production assistant.
The plot revolves around two women, Antonia and Margherita, who, in an attempt to survive the economic hardships, shop proletarian-style, paying for half of the goods and taking the other half without paying. Upon returning home, they must hide the items due to Antonia's husband Giovanni's opposition to stealing.
The entire neighborhood seems to be "pregnant" as the women hide the food from the authorities and their husbands, transporting the hot goods under their skirts. The police are searching all the apartments in the neighborhood due to the proletarian shoppers' actions.
Thomas Deubel directs the play, which is translated by Peter O. Chotjewitz. The cast includes Anna-Karoline Schiela, Ralf Donis, Verena Noll, Felix Kerkhoff, and Georg Herberger.
The play is a critique of depoliticizing the working class, a theme that is characteristic of Fo and Rame's works known for their social satire and political themes.
If you're interested in catching "Paid Not", performances are scheduled for July 10 and 11, July 15 to 19, and July 23 to 27, all at 7:30 PM. For more information or to secure your tickets, visit the New Theater Leipzig's official website or contact the box office.
Please note that while "Paid Not" is not explicitly mentioned in some search results, it may be a lesser-known or differently titled work, or possibly confused with another play by the duo. However, their other works such as "The Open Couple" are known for their sharp satire and political themes.
We hope this article piques your curiosity and encourages you to attend this thought-provoking production. Don't miss out on this unique theatrical experience!
It appears that the play "Paid Not" spotlights a lifestyle reflective of economic hardships, as depicted by the characters' creative means of food-and-drink acquisition. The homes of the characters, particularly Antonia's, serve as a setting for hiding the stolen items, thus making home-and-garden an essential aspect of the play's narrative.
