Jena, 13.07.2026 – With its new production of the “Kassandra-Projekt,” Theaterhaus Jena presents a highly topical work that captures the spirit of the times. The play explores the profound shift from historical lightheartedness to contemporary geopolitical instability.
- What: Kassandra-Projekt (theatrical spectacle)
- Where: Theaterhaus Jena, Schillergäßchen 1, 07745 Jena
- Background: Examination of crises and the loss of social certainties
- More information: theaterhaus-jena.de
From the “Sommermärchen” to global crisis
The production addresses a social turning point that is also being intensively discussed in national feuilletons. Those who grew up in the 1990s and early 2000s experienced a phase of seemingly untouchable historical security. Peace, economic stability, and the feeling of having reached the “end of history” shaped the outlook of an entire generation. However, with the current world disorder—defined by pandemics, wars, and the decay of established alliances—this historical comfort has finally eroded.
Kassandra as a metaphor for the present
This is where the Jena performance connects. The ancient figure of Kassandra, the seer who foresaw impending doom but was not believed, becomes a symbol of modern helplessness. The production raises the question of how societies deal with the reality of crises that were long considered unimaginable. Theaterhaus Jena thus offers not only an artistic experience but also a space for the pressing questions of the present. This sophisticated program complements the city’s broad cultural offerings, which this season also include events such as the Filmbühne at Kulturschlachthof Jena.
🎭 Culture & City Life: Theaterhaus Jena as a catalyst
Theaterhaus Jena has been known for decades for its bold, experimental, and politically alert productions. The ensemble regularly uses classical material and mythological motifs as a template to reflect current social negative developments and anxieties. With the “Kassandra-Projekt,” the stage once again proves its supra-regional relevance as an important venue for debate in Thuringia.
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Kassandra-Projekt at Theaterhaus Jena
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