Jelinek: Am Königsweg. Die alte gute neue Welt als Parodie
Jelinek: On the Royal Road. The Old Good New World as Parody
Author(s): Andrea WolferSubject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Fine Arts / Performing Arts
Published by: Universitatea de Vest din Timişoara
Keywords: Elfriede Jelinek; Falk Richter; Trump; political theatre; postdramatic theatre; democracy;
Summary/Abstract: This analysis focusses on the illustration of the “new” world in Elfriede Jelinek`s most recent play inspired by President Trump’s surprising victory. Discussing the production directed by Falk Richter, I will point out the parodical characteristics of a world under the leadership of an undisciplined, uncouth monarch who has been propped up by obscene wealth: an unimaginable crisis for modern democracy.
Journal: DramArt.Revistă de studii teatrale
- Issue Year: 2019
- Issue No: 8
- Page Range: 85-94
- Page Count: 10
- Language: German