Sophia, Death and I at the Kleines Haus: A Road Trip to Life
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When Death Knocks at the Door: A Road Trip Between Farewell and Lust for Life
An ordinary evening with beer, a sofa, and soccer goes off the rails when Death himself stands at the door. Three minutes are left for the nameless man – until his ex-girlfriend Sophia shows up and every preordained sequence goes completely out of sync. On Wednesday, December 9, 2026, the Staatstheater Mainz brings the melancholic comedy Sophia, Death and I back to the stage at the Kleines Haus.
An Absurd Journey Through Life Lived
Based on the debut novel of Tomte singer and author Thees Uhlmann, a humorous, touching road trip develops from the announced end. The man, Sophia, and Death become fatefully chained together. Their journey leads through pubs, motels, and encounters with special people – always returning to past oversights and ever closer to the question of what makes a fulfilled life.
Between Black Humor and Tender Melancholy
The production combines comedy, existential questions, and a surprisingly life-affirming energy. Death does not appear as an abstract figure but as a stage partner in an equally absurd and touching play. The dramaturgy gains its tension from the contrast between the limited lifespan and the unplanned encounters that suddenly become more important than any final certainty.
Independent Theatrical Adaptation from the Mainz Ensemble
Three members of the acting ensemble of the Staatstheater Mainz have adapted the novel into their own theatrical version. Anika Baumann, Henner Momann, and Jules von Hansemann are responsible for direction, adaptation, and set design. The stage art is supported by video from Lars Kaempf, lighting design from Carolin Seel, and dramaturgy by Boris C. Motzki. On stage are Anika Baumann as Sophia, Henner Momann as He, and David T. Meyer as Death.
A Stage Experience with Tempo and Resonance
The theater atmosphere thrives on quick changes, deadpan humor, and silent moments where laughter tips into reflection. The acting of the three central characters carries the evening through pubs, motels, and inner landscapes. A previous press voice from the Frankfurter Neue Presse praised the combination of road movie and homage to life as a touching stage journey.
Conclusion: An Evening that Looks Death in the Face
Sophia, Death and I promises an intense theater experience for all who wish to follow black humor, clever dialogues, and an unusual story about love, farewell, and the beauty of life. The performance lasts two hours without an intermission. Those who prefer to view life on stage rather than in the calendar will experience an evening full of tempo, warmth, and existential resonance at the Kleines Haus.
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