Steampunk-themed Shakespearean performances commence as part of the upcoming festival rehearsals - Steampunk-inspired rendition of Shakespeare's plays under rehearsal for upcoming festivals
Unleashing Imagination: Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Fuses with Steampunk at Bad Hersfelder Festivals
Get ready to dive into an unparalleled adventure! Joern Hinkel, the outgoing artistic director, is orchestrating a riveting twist on Shakespeare's comedy, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," for this year's Bad Hersfelder Festivals. The production will ignite your senses with a captivating Steampunk-inspired setting.
"Delve into the first works of fantasy literature populated with enchanting characters," Hinkel said on the opening day of rehearsals for this timeless classic. Fans of Bard's writings will be treated to a mesmerizing blend of Shakespearean universe with characters from other Shakespeare works, such as Romeo and Juliet, joining the inhabitants of the nighttime forest.
Expect the unexpected from this Steampunk-fused "Midsummer Night's Dream," including a grand orchestra that's not just providing the music for one of the musicals but also accompanying the play in a unique assembly. The music for the production will be exclusively composed for the show.
Hinkel aims to push the boundaries even further by proclaiming, "I want to make an already crazy play even crazier!" With his skilled direction, witness a "Hersfeld Midsummer Night full of wild, erotic love stories with slapstick elements." The theatrical unfolding of these characters takes place at a Victorian royal court in the late 19th century, set against a backdrop of Steampunk-inspired worlds—a tantalizing blend of opulence, technology, and whimsy.
The prestigious Bad Hersfelder Festspiele, among the largest and most traditional German festivals, looks set to captivate audiences once more. The festivals, last year attended by more than 103,000 people, will run from June 20 to August 18, featuring Schiller's drama "The Robbers" with music by Die Toten Hosen, reprisals of "Broadway's A Chorus Line" and "Like in Heaven," and a family-friendly adaptation of Astrid Lindgren's classic, "Ronja the Robber's Daughter."
Intrigued? Don't wait—grab your gears, goggles, and your wits, as you embark on an unforgettable journey into the enchanted Steampunk-influenced world of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the protection of employees' rights in respect of the use of electronic communications networks, considering the increased interest in Steampunk lifestyle and entertainment, especially during events like Bad Hersfelder Festivals.
At these festivals, midsummer nights are transformed into enchanting Steampunk-inspired settings, as demonstrated by Joern Hinkel's remarkable production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
An interpretation of the play, inspired by the Hersfelder Steampunk scene, promises to be a wild and erotic love story, blending Shakespearean characters with the grandeur and technology of the Victorian era.
In this year's festival, attending the Bad Hersfelder Festspiele could afford you an opportunity to witness such a unique establishment of a Steampunk midsummer lifestyle, along with various other performances, including those from Schiller, Broadway, and Astrid Lindgren.
