Magda Toffler. Versuch über das Schweigen
On this evening, Boris Nikitin undertakes genealogical research and looks at the history of his grandmother. After she dies at the age of 87, Boris learns that she originally came from a Jewish family. In 1944/45, she had to hide for months in a barn in eastern Slovakia, while most of her family lost their lives in the German extermination camps. Magda kept all this to herself, started a family and became the first professor of chemistry in the young socialist Czechoslovakia. She even hides this secret from her daughters. The monologue "Magda Toffler" is raw, frontal and tender and sheds light on a silence that lurks in many European families in one way or another.
After the performance there will be a conversation.
Boris Nikitin, who is not usually on stage as a director, has made his mark with the two solos Versuch über das Sterben and «Magda Toffler. Versuch über das Schweigen» are theatre evenings all their own in every respect. For all their autobiography, the two texts are universal enough to offer many a very personal point of reference. The reduced form is perhaps the most generous invitation he can offer us.
For people with vision disabilities
A descriptive audio introduction to the stage setting is available via QR code at the entrance.
The Schlachthaus Theatre is equipped with tactile ground surface indicators.
If you attend a performance with an assistance dog, you can of course take it with you into the theatre hall. Or the dog can wait in an adjacent room during the performance. If you wish to do this, please contact us in advance at checkin@auawirleben.ch
For people with mobility disabilities
Schlachthaus Theater is accessible barrier-free and has a barrier-free toilet.
Special Check-In
We offer the possibility of a Special Check-In. If for any reason you would like to avoid the crowded foyer, have trouble getting into the hall with the crowd, need a special seat, would like to be picked up at the bus station or require assistance due to a mobility restriction, please contact us in advance: checkin@auawirleben.ch
Someone from the team will accompany you according to your needs.
Social Story
Social Stories are used as a tool to prepare people for public events such as theatre performances. In our Social Stories you will find a description for each performance, what situation to expect at the venue and what customs apply there. You can find the PDF for the Social Story (in German) of the performances of Boris Nikitin here.
- Conzept, Text, Performance
- Boris Nikitin
- Production Management
- Anette Hardegen
- Outside-Eye
- Matthias Meppelink, Annett Hardegen, Fabian Schmidtlein
Production: It’s The Real Thing
Coproduction: Steirischer Herbst, Staatstheater Nürnberg, Kaserne Basel, Ringlokschuppen Ruhr, Théâtre Vidy – Lausanne, HAU Hebbel am Ufer, Frascati Amsterdam, Theater Chur, Omanut