Heinrich Heine’s Le Grand
A Theater Evening About Revolution, Power, and the Big Questions of Our Time
Ensemble
Artistic Direction / Scenography / Text: J.U. Lensing
Assistant Director / Physical Training: Jacqueline Fischer
Script and Protocol Assistance: Natália Damião
Actors : Francesco Russo ; Matthias Weiland
Musician: Jean-Jacques Lemêtre
Music: J.U. Lensing, Jean-Jacques Lemêtre
Costumes: Caterina Di Fiore
Drum Crafting: Graziano Ciofi
Drum Workshop: Robert Brenner
Lighting Design: Markus Schramma
Video Design: Coproduction Lab at Dortmunder U
Stage: Jürgen Steger
Production Management: J.U. Lensing
Administration: Julia Roth
Print Design: Ernst Merheim
Social Media: Mika Sievers
Communication: Nathalia Damiao, Julia Roth, Mika Sievers
Photos: Oliver Eltinger
Beat the drum and do not fear, And kiss the maiden bringing cheer!
This is the knowledge deep and true, The book’s great wisdom brought to you.
Rouse the sleepers with your sound, Drum with youth, the call profound!
March ahead, the beat your guide, This is the science magnified.
It’s Hegel’s thought, a lofty creed, The book’s true meaning you now read.
I grasp it well, both wise and keen, For I’m a drummer proud and serene.
Heinrich Heine
About the Production
“Le Grand” dramatizes the meeting between Heinrich Heine and French drummer Le Grand, weaving a timeless dialogue between revolutionary passion and critical skepticism. Beyond a historical account, it explores themes like power, societal change, and the endurance of ideals.
The play connects the Napoleonic era to modern global issues such as justice and polarization, with a stunning visual design, dynamic performances, and deep intellectual resonance.
Experience “Le Grand” – where history meets the present!
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