When does the performance start?

The performance starts on 15.08.2026 at 20:00.

How long does the play last?

The performance duration is about 2 hours plus intermission.

What is the ticket price?

Tickets are available from 23 euros, discounted tickets cost 16 euros.

Where does the performance take place?

The performance takes place in the Schirrhof of T-Werk at Schiffbauergasse 4 E in Potsdam.

Are there any travel instructions?

The venue is easily accessible by public transport; parking is available directly at the south entrance of T-Werk.

Is the event accessible?

Admission is free for companions of severely disabled persons with the indicator B; further details on accessibility were not clearly present in the research.

Romeo and Juliet as a married couple: Kishon's comedy unfolds in Potsdam with cheerful stage art

Name: It was the Lark – from NEUES GLOBE THEATER Potsdam
Start: 2026-08-15T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-16T00:30:00+02:00
Location: Schirrhof im T-Werk

When Romeo and Juliet can't survive everyday life: “It was the Lark” in Potsdam

With Ephraim Kishon's comedy “It was the Lark”, one of the most famous couples in the world returns to the stage – not as a monument, but as a married couple in the midst of a normal relationship storm. The New Globe Theater Potsdam combines satire, music, and pointed acting to create a stage experience that recharges the myth of Shakespeare with fine mockery and palpable humanity.

Satire with heart, tact, and wit

Kishon's perspective on Romeo and Juliet is as disrespectful as it is affectionate. Over 30 years after their supposed death, they are right in the middle of everyday life: He as a ballet teacher, she as a woman with a clear stance and sharp tone. The comedy thrives on the contrast between great world literature and small household drama – that’s where its power unfolds. The New Globe Theater relies on musical color, fast-paced dialogues, and a staging that cleverly exploits the meta-level.

Stage art between irony and recognition

The production by Kai Frederic Schrickel strikes the tone of the original with a sure hand. The characters stumble through marriage crises, generational conflicts, and the eternal questions of love, duty, and self-assertion. Romeo, Juliet, the Nurse, daughter Lucretia, and Shakespeare himself form an ensemble full of comedic friction. It is this mixture of acting artistry, rhythmic precision, and satirical sharpness that makes the evening so appealing to cultural audiences.

A classic that sparkles anew

Kishon's humor still works today, as evidenced by the long-standing stage presence of the play and the positive feedback on previous performances. The material idea remains timeless: What remains of love when pathos becomes everyday life? The New Globe Theater does not answer this question dryly, but with a radiant theater atmosphere, irony, and audible pleasure in the hall.

A venue with special flair

The Schirrhof in Schiffbauergasse provides a fitting setting: urban, culturally alive, and close to the audience. The T-Werk is established as a venue for independent theater in Potsdam, with good connections and a clear stage presence. This creates an evening that does not treat the material as a museum piece, but as current, light-footed, and at the same time precise.

Conclusion: “It was the Lark” promises an evening full of wordplay, music, and keen observation of human weaknesses. Anyone who loves theater that does not dust off classics reverently, but rekindles them with joy in performance, should experience this performance live.