‘Wut und Liebe’ (Diogenes Verlag), the new novel by Martin Suter, is a subtle, precisely composed work about emotional dependency, moral border crossings and the desire to reclaim one's own life. The premiere tour is a double premiere for the grand seigneur of German-language novelists: For the first time, he is appearing on stage together with a selected ensemble - and bringing to the stage a version of one of his works developed especially for this tour, devised by dramaturge Joachim Lux. During this journey through Switzerland, Austria and Germany, the audience will encounter Martin Suter in a new, polyphonic form - literary, dialogue-based and scenically condensed. The author is accompanied by outstanding personalities from the worlds of theatre and culture.
Katja Riemann, known from numerous cinema and television productions (Fack ju Göhte, Der bewegte Mann, Die Apothekerin) will alternate with Martin Suter in reading from the novel. Renowned journalist and presenter Linda Zervakis will moderate the discussion in the second part of the evening.
‘Wut und Liebe’ tells the story of Noah, an artist in his early thirties, whose girlfriend Camilla breaks up with him - out of common sense. Her salary is barely enough for two, her dreams demand more. Noah wants to win her back - whatever the cost. When an older lady offers him a dubious but promising path to money, he is faced with a decision that challenges both his moral convictions and his idea of love. Following the popular success of ‘Melody’, Martin Suter's ‘Wut & Liebe’ is at the height of his creativity - narratively precise, contemporary and yet timeless. The staged reading with accompanying discussion is not just a showcase of his work, but an invitation to an encounter - between author, ensemble and audience.
An evening of rare intensity - literary, sensual and special in every respect.
(Meistersinger Concerts & Promotion)