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Renaissance-Theater Berlin: THE WHO AND THE WHAT

Renaissance-Theater Berlin, Knesebeckstraße 100, 10623 Berlin, Charlottenburg

Tickets 2for1 When: April & May 2025

Tickets (PK 1 - PK 4) subject to availability in advance at the box office or on the day of the performance at the evening box office.

Tel. reservation under: 030/3124202

Pick up your tickets up to 30 minutes before the start of the performance.


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A comedy and at the same time a story about faith, doubt and the search for truth.

Atlanta, in the south of the USA: a father, Afzal, and two grown-up daughters. The widowed patriarch and native Pakistani has worked his way up from cab driver to successful cab entrepreneur. A rather liberal Muslim, but with very stable views, he takes great care of his daughters. For the older one, Zarina, a talented writer, he is even secretly looking for a husband: without her knowledge, he places a personal ad on muslimlove.com and then personally puts the candidates through their paces - and, above all, tests them for their steadfastness of faith. Eli, a young convert, initially seems to satisfy both father and daughter. He marries Zarina. But when Afzal gets hold of his daughter's latest manuscript, a book about the Prophet Mohammed as a human being, in which Zarina reflects on her personal relationship to love, marriage and religious worldview, a scandal ensues. The strong emotional bonds within this small family are put to the test, in which only unsparing honesty and open devotion can find a way out, between tradition and an enlightened world view, faith and reason, love and separation.

 

"THE WHO AND THE WHAT"

15 April 2025 - 7:30 pm
16 April 2025 - 7:30 pm
17 April 2025 - 7:30 pm
18 April 2025 - 7:30 pm
19 April 2025 - 7:30 pm
20. April 2025 - 6:00 pm
21. April 2025 - 6:00 pm
29. April 2025 - 6:00 pm
30. April 2025 - 7:30 pm

01 May 2025 - 7:30 pm
02 May 2025 - 7:30 pm
03 May 2025 - 7:30 pm
04 May 2025 - 4:00 pm
06 May 2025 - 7:30 pm
07 May 2025 - 7:30 pm
08 May 2025 - 7:30 pm

 

A comedy and at the same time a story about faith, doubt and the search for truth.

Atlanta, in the south of the USA: a father, Afzal, and two grown-up daughters. The widowed patriarch and native Pakistani has worked his way up from cab driver to successful cab entrepreneur. A rather liberal Muslim, but with very stable views, he takes great care of his daughters. For the older one, Zarina, a talented writer, he is even secretly looking for a husband: without her knowledge, he places a personal ad on muslimlove.com and then personally puts the candidates through their paces - and, above all, tests them for their steadfastness of faith. Eli, a young convert, initially seems to satisfy both father and daughter. He marries Zarina. But when Afzal gets hold of his daughter's latest manuscript, a book about the Prophet Mohammed as a human being, in which Zarina reflects on her personal relationship to love, marriage and religious worldview, a scandal ensues. The strong emotional bonds within this small family are put to the test, in which only unsparing honesty and open devotion can find a way out, between tradition and an enlightened world view, faith and reason, love and separation.

 

"THE WHO AND THE WHAT"

15 April 2025 - 7:30 pm
16 April 2025 - 7:30 pm
17 April 2025 - 7:30 pm
18 April 2025 - 7:30 pm
19 April 2025 - 7:30 pm
20. April 2025 - 6:00 pm
21. April 2025 - 6:00 pm
29. April 2025 - 6:00 pm
30. April 2025 - 7:30 pm

01 May 2025 - 7:30 pm
02 May 2025 - 7:30 pm
03 May 2025 - 7:30 pm
04 May 2025 - 4:00 pm
06 May 2025 - 7:30 pm
07 May 2025 - 7:30 pm
08 May 2025 - 7:30 pm

 

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Info: Renaissance-Theater Berlin

Experience an unforgettable theatre evening in a stylish 20s ambience! The Renaissance Theatre opened in 1922 and is the only fully preserved Art Decó theatre in Europe. Since the mid-90s, Renaissance theatre has been dedicated to international contemporary drama. In addition to the main productions, readings and events such as literary expeditions are on the programme.

Opening hours

Depending on the start of the event
.
 
Tuesday box office
daily 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Address
  • Renaissance-Theater Berlin
  • Knesebeckstraße 100
  • 10623 Berlin, Charlottenburg
Contact
local traffic

U-Bahn Ernst-Reuter-Platz

S-Bahn Savignyplatz

Ratings

6 Ratings
 Hanne Z. on 10/21/2024

 Romy S. on 12/30/2023

The theater is getting on in years, the air in the hall is very warm and exhausting to endure. Due Get2card was accepted without any problems and a reservation was possible by telephone. Sven Ratzke is a wonderful artist and had the audience on the edge of their seats.

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Das Theater ist in die Jahre gekommen, die Luft im Saal sehr warm und anstrengend zu ertragen. Due Get2card wurde unproblematisch akzeptiert und eine Reservierung war telefonisch möglich. Sven Ratzke ist ein wunderbarer Künstler und hat das Publikum von den Stühlen gerissen, gern wieder.

 Carola S. on 03/21/2019

We were in :4 Star Hours
It was an entertaining evening with Rufus Beck in the leading role.1 1/2 hours without a break. After initial hesitation, but a friendly courtesy when it comes to issuing cards. Unfortunately the backrests of the chairs in this old theatre are very low and the distance between the rows of seats is very small, an obstacle for tall people. Afterwards you could speak to the actors, which unfortunately not many
People did.

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Wir waren in :4 Sternstunden
Es war ein unterhaltsamer Abend mit Rufus Beck in der Hauptrolle.1 1/2 Std ohne Pause. Bei der Kartenvergabe nach anfänglichem Zögern, doch ein freundliches Entgegenkommen. Leider sind die Stuhllehnen in diesem alten Theater sehr niedrig und der Abstand der Sitzreihen knapp bemessen.Für große Menschen ein Hindernis. Im Anschluss konnte man die Schauspieler sprechen, was leider nicht viele
Leute taten.

 Carola S. on 11/08/2018

 Thomas S. on 03/26/2016

In any case a beautiful theatre worth seeing! Booking via the bonus program and card collection were completely unproblematic. I'd love to do it again!

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In jedem Fall ein wunderschönes, sehenswertes Theater! Buchung über das Bonus-Programm und Kartenabholung waren in Gänze unproblematisch. Sehr gerne wieder!

Opening hours

Depending on the start of the event
.
 
Tuesday box office
daily 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Address
  • Renaissance-Theater Berlin
  • Knesebeckstraße 100
  • 10623 Berlin, Charlottenburg
Contact
local traffic

U-Bahn Ernst-Reuter-Platz

S-Bahn Savignyplatz

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