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Full-Length Play, Satire/Political Satire / 2m
Mark Ravenhill
When Franz's mother escaped to the West with one of her identical twin boys, she left the other behind. Now, twenty-five years later, Karl crosses the border in search of his other half. Mark Ravenhill's visceral new play examines the hungers released when...
Image: 2009 Royal Court Theatre Production (Tristram Kenton)
When Franz’s mother escaped to the West with one of her identical twin boys, she left the other behind. Now, twenty-five years later, Karl crosses the border in search of his other half. As history takes an unexpected turn, the brothers must struggle to reconnect. Mark Ravenhill’s visceral play examines the hungers released when two countries, separated by a common language, meet again.
Premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in 2009.
KARL: Franz's twin. Represents East Belin FRANZ: Karl's twin. Represents West Berlin
Most effective with similar/identical looking actors.
Note from Mark Ravenhill: I'm happy for any of the parts to be played by whoever, whatever gender. The gendered casting is only a suggestion and the parts are open to anyone wherever they are on the gender spectrum.
Before, during, and after WWII, Germany
"In chilly, bizarre scenes of strikingly spare dialogue, Ravenhill deftly conjures a succession of meetings between the men over five years — before, during and after the fall of the Wall." - Variety, Read More
"Slowly, Ravenhill uses [the actors] to reveal differences in their cultures and outlooks, each protective of his own country, while inquisitive about the alternate life that could so easily have been his own." British Theatre Guide, Read More