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Corinna Harfouch Anchors World Premiere of ‘Spirit and the Dust’ at Deutsches Theater Berlin

The production drew enthusiastic applause, with Anna Bergmann’s stylized staging highlighting Noah Haidle’s new script through a blend of nostalgia with unease.

Overview

  • The play by Noah Haidle premiered at the Deutsches Theater Berlin under the direction of Anna Bergmann with Corinna Harfouch in the central role.
  • A prominent review praised Harfouch’s presence, nuanced physicality, and emotional precision throughout the evening.
  • Critics highlighted a surreal rotating set, an outsized childhood icon as ominous imagery, and 1960s-style records that layer scenes with glossy nostalgia.
  • The audience response was strongly positive, and Bergmann brought Haidle onstage for recognition after the curtain call.
  • The theatre announced further performances on March 3, 4, 10 and 19, with additional dates from April.