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Renaissance-Theater Berlin: Der Wal (DSE) - The Whale

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

Tickets 2for1 When: Oct. 09 - 12, 2025

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

Tel. reservation under: 030/3124202

Please pick up tickets 30 minutes before the start of the performance.


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by Samuel D. Hunter

After the award-winning film The Whale by Darren Aronofsky, based on the play by Samuel D. Hunter, the Renaissance Theater is now bringing the German-language premiere to the stage. The Whale tells the moving story of Charlie, a reclusive, severely overweight man who lives stranded in North Idaho after a personal tragedy. A former university professor, now an online English teacher, he grapples with guilt, longing and the hope of reconciliation. He only has contact with his nurse Liz, the young Mormon Thomas and, more recently, his ex-wife and his daughter Ellie.

Hunter's play convinces with its emotional power and radical humanity. Central motifs such as Melville's "Moby Dick"interweave with Charlie's broken relationships. Intense dialogues full of tenderness, anger and humor reveal Hunter's view of complex characters whose fates continue to have an impact and provide food for thought for a long time to come.

 

"Der Wal (DSE) - The Whale"

   

October 09, 2025

7:30 pm

October 10, 2025

7:30 pm

October 11, 2025

7:30 pm

October 12, 2025

6:00 p.m.

 

 

by Samuel D. Hunter

After the award-winning film The Whale by Darren Aronofsky, based on the play by Samuel D. Hunter, the Renaissance Theater is now bringing the German-language premiere to the stage. The Whale tells the moving story of Charlie, a reclusive, severely overweight man who lives stranded in North Idaho after a personal tragedy. A former university professor, now an online English teacher, he grapples with guilt, longing and the hope of reconciliation. He only has contact with his nurse Liz, the young Mormon Thomas and, more recently, his ex-wife and his daughter Ellie.

Hunter's play convinces with its emotional power and radical humanity. Central motifs such as Melville's "Moby Dick"interweave with Charlie's broken relationships. Intense dialogues full of tenderness, anger and humor reveal Hunter's view of complex characters whose fates continue to have an impact and provide food for thought for a long time to come.

 

"Der Wal (DSE) - The Whale"

   

October 09, 2025

7:30 pm

October 10, 2025

7:30 pm

October 11, 2025

7:30 pm

October 12, 2025

6:00 p.m.

 

 

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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