When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on 23.06.2026 at 11:00 AM at the Schauspielhaus of the State Theatre Kassel.

Where is Robin Hood playing?

It will be performed at the Schauspielhaus of the State Theatre Kassel, Friedrichsplatz 15, 34117 Kassel.

Who is the target audience for the piece?

According to the material folder, the production is recommended for everyone from 13 years old to adulthood.

What themes are central to the piece?

The central themes are solidarity, social justice, and the question of how far resistance may go.

Are there any special notes about the production?

Yes, the production addresses physical violence, the use of a firearm, a whip, as well as stick and sword fighting.

Robin Hood Ignites an Intelligent Fire Against Injustice Live at the Schauspielhaus Kassel

Name: Robin Hood at the State Theatre Kassel
Start: 2026-06-23T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-23T15:00:00+02:00
Location: Schauspielhaus

Robin Hood: When Justice Becomes a Language of the Stage

At the Schauspielhaus of the State Theatre Kassel, the old legend meets a present where the gap between the rich and the poor is painfully visible again. Robin Hood unfolds as a politically awake youth production full of movement, martial arts, and emotional friction – a stage experience that closely intertwines adventure and societal question marks.

The Forest as a Space of Resistance

Sherwood Forest appears here not as a romantic backdrop, but as a safe space for rebellion. The production tells of a gang that uses cunning, courage, and solidarity to stand up against a greedy sheriff and a corrupt king. In doing so, the dramaturgy centers on the question of how far resistance can go when justice itself is threatened.

Direction with a Political Pulse

Director Max Radestock condenses the historical legend into a contemporary narrative, sharply focusing on social inequality. The material folder of the State Theatre Kassel refers to a production in which physical violence is addressed, and firearms, whips, stick fighting, sword fighting, as well as bow and arrow are used. This gives the evening an intense theatre atmosphere, where action and attitude are inseparable.

Elisabeth Pape's Text: Fairy Tale, Contradiction, Present

Author Elisabeth Pape does not write a mere retelling, but a condensation of myth and social diagnosis. Her plays have already premiered at renowned houses; for Extra Zero, she received the Kleist Prize in 2023. In Robin Hood, this authorship becomes tangible: the text relies on clear imagery, on disputes over morality, and on characters who are caught between adventure and responsibility.

Set Design, Costumes, and Sound as Part of the Narrative

The design by Verena Waldmüller, the sound by Manuel Zschunke, and the lighting by Oskar Bosman shape a dense stage world that supports the interplay between forest, danger, and departure. Particularly captivating is the mixture of youthful energy and precise acting: Toni/Tobin as a character from our world who falls into the Robin Hood story opens up perspectives on doubt, conscience, and resistance.

Educational Added Value with a Strong Societal Core

The Kassel production incorporates real voices and engagements from the city. Interviews with initiatives such as Seebrücke, Kreisschüler:innenrat, Stiftung Brückner-Kühner, Omas gegen Rechts, Wissen am Stern, Kulturbeirat Kassel, and Climb-Lernferien anchor the piece in the present. Thus, a theatrical evening emerges that not only tells but also consciously challenges the audience's response to social responsibility.

Conclusion

Robin Hood at the Schauspielhaus Kassel promises a lively stage experience between action, attitude, and poetic weight. Those who want to experience theatre as a place of the present, of debate, and of wonder should see this performance live.