When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for May 13, 2027, at 8:00 PM at T-Werk Potsdam.

How long does the evening last?

According to the production information, the performance lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including intermission.

Where is the play performed?

The play is spoken at T-Werk Potsdam at Schiffbauergasse 4 E, 14467 Potsdam.

Is there an intermission?

Yes, the stated duration of the performance includes an intermission.

Is the exact ticket price known?

A concrete ticket price is not clearly stated in the available sources.

Is the venue accessible?

According to its ticket page, T-Werk is only partially accessible; access to the foyer is level, but the theater hall is only conditionally accessible.

Mr. Puntila and His Man Matti

Name: Mr. Puntila and His Man Matti – by NEUES GLOBE THEATER Potsdam
Start: 2027-05-13T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-05-14T00:30:00+02:00
Location: T-Werk Potsdam

When Brecht's Summer Night in Potsdam becomes a sharp-tongued stage journey

With Mr. Puntila and His Man Matti, NEUES GLOBE THEATER Potsdam presents one of Bertolt Brecht's most famous comedies at the T-Werk on May 13, 2027. The evening promises a lively stage experience between intoxication and sobriety, power and rebellion, play and bitter realization. Brecht's folk play, which works with music and reveals social divides with surprising ease, unfolds its particular friction especially in the theater atmosphere of the T-Werk.

Between Intoxication and Truth

The basic idea of the piece remains a strong, timeless image: When the landowner Puntila drinks, he becomes generous, jovial, and almost dangerously human. As soon as he is sober, the hardness of the owner returns. This double character makes the charm of the production. Brecht exposes the contradictions of a society where closeness and power never truly fit together. NEUES GLOBE THEATER focuses on clear acting, precise dramaturgy, and an approach that sharpens rather than smoothens the humor.

Matti as a quiet counterpart

The colorful Puntila is contrasted by Matti, who reacts with calm observation and dry wit. This very restraint gives the character tension. In Brecht's text, Matti becomes the opponent, commentator, and touchstone at the same time. This makes the evening so appealing for theater lovers: The field of conflict does not develop solely through grand gestures, but in the finely balanced exchange of verbal wit, rhythm, and scenic precision.

A Brecht Evening with Music and Playfulness

NEUES GLOBE THEATER describes the production itself as folk-like, humorous, and accessible. With music, ensemble energy, and a striving for recognizability in its play style, a theater experience is created that does not treat the classic in a museum-like manner. Instead, the production places the comedy as a sharp observation of society at its center. Especially in Potsdam, within the framework of the T-Werk, this stage experience gains additional closeness: The compact venue allows language, timing, and acoustics to directly affect the audience.

Strong Source, Clear Line

Bertolt Brecht's Mr. Puntila and His Man Matti, written in 1940 during Finnish exile and based on a source by Hella Wuolijoki, is one of Brecht's most popular works. Its folk play character, the blend of comedy, class analysis, and musical movement explains its enduring stage presence. The current Potsdam production connects to this tradition and brings the material to a contemporary audience with a clear view on power relations, gender roles, and social masks.

Conclusion

Whoever is looking for a Brecht evening in Potsdam with tempo, wit, and intellectual sharpness will find a strong event here. Mr. Puntila and His Man Matti promises a gripping play between laughter and contemplation, between masquerade and realization. Live at the T-Werk, this comedy unfolds that power which only the theater evening itself can release.