Radical theatremakers Stef Aerts and Marie Vinck transform Thomas Mann's magnum opus into an epic work that speaks to us today.
Written in a time of immense uncertainty, impending global catastrophe and intergenerational fracture, The Magic Mountain is widely considered to be one of the most influential works of twentieth-century German literature.
Thomas Manns magnum opus is adapted by radical theatre makers Stef Aerts and Marie Vinck (FC Bergman), praised for their highly visual and poetic performances. Together with the ITA ensemble they transform Manns text into an epic work that speaks to us today.
Performed in Dutch with English supertitles.
Stef Aerts and Marie Vinck (FC Bergman) Direction, Adaptation, Scenography and Video Design
Koen Tachelet Dramaturgy and Adaptation
An DHuys Costume Designer
Ken Hioco Lighting Designer
Guy van Nueten Music
Dennis Slot Sound Designer
Cast includes Ozan Aydogan, Pierre Bokma, Hlne Devos, Aus Greidanus jr., Maarten Heijmans, Majd Mardo, Frieda Pittoors, Noa van der Vorst and Steven Van Watermeulen