When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on June 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

How long does Four Times I last?

The duration is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

How much does a ticket cost?

The ticket price is 12 euros per ticket.

Where will the play be performed?

The play will be performed in FOYER III of the Duisburg Theater at Opera Square in Duisburg.

Is the venue accessible?

The building is historically built and only partially accessible. There is no elevator to FOYER III.

Is there an intermission?

No intermission is indicated in the available event data. Information may change at short notice.

Maria Lazar's Four Times I: An intimate theater event full of mirrors and self-discovery

Name: Four Times I
Start: 2026-06-11T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-11T23:15:00+02:00
Location: Theater Duisburg – FOYER III

Four Women, One I: Maria Lazar's novel comes to new life at the Duisburg Theater

In FOYER III of the Duisburg Theater, literary rediscovery meets precise stage design. Four Times I delves into the emotional upheaval, rebellion, and self-searching of four young women. The staging based on Maria Lazar condenses the material into a concentrated stage experience that brings language, body, and perspectives into intense dialogue.

A novel that seemed long lost

Maria Lazar, a Jewish writer in exile, wrote her novel in Vienna at the end of the 1920s. The Duisburg Theater describes the work as surprisingly modern and as a dialogue about gender equality, the search for identity, bodily alienation, and one's place in society. It is precisely these themes that lend the production its contemporary power: The characters struggle not only with each other but also with the labels of a world that limits female life.

Dramaturgy with inner pressure

The source material unfolds as a psychologically nuanced novel with a stream of consciousness, cinematic editing techniques, and a strong inner perspective. On stage, this becomes a concentrated play that emphasizes emotional tension over grand action. The direction by Ariane Kareev utilizes this condensation to create a clear, intimate theater atmosphere where every word carries weight and every movement has meaning.

FOYER III: Closeness instead of Distance

The venue FOYER III is perfectly suited for this production. The studio of the Duisburg Theater offers 99 seats and allows immediate proximity to the action. The reduced space sharpens audience reaction: Faces, breath, pauses, and glances become readable. This creates that special theater atmosphere where acting is not only seen but physically felt.

Scenography, Costumes, and Sensuality

The Duisburg production focuses on a sensitive visual handwriting. The stage and costumes by Maria Walter and Ariella Karatolou provide an aesthetic framework that makes the inner turmoil of the characters visible. It is in the reduction that the power lies: Lighting mood, body language, and text presence form a chamber play with resonance.

Maria Lazar today: Literary rediscovery with contemporary urgency

Expert critical voices emphasize that Four Times I is not just a novel about four intertwined girls, but also a work with social, cultural, and everyday history. The recurring motifs of reflection, strangeness, and self-design open up a wide resonance space. Those interested in literary adaptations, psychological acting, and contemporary staging will experience an evening with substance and attitude.

On June 11, 2026, Four Times I will offer a concentrated, challenging theater evening at the Duisburg Theater that combines intimacy and intellectual depth. Those who want to experience the rediscovery of Maria Lazar live should not miss this date.