The Visit

This production of Friedrich Dürrenmatt's tragicomical play The Visit was staged in November 2022. I played the principal role of the Teacher for this production, and enjoyed the wealth of dramatic wit and comedy the role offered. I also played the small role of Townsfolk D or Helmsberger, to much comic relief.

I was particularly interersted by the Teacher's morality and resistance to the appeal of money offered by Claire Zachanassian despite living in a bankrupt, decrepit town. When all of his comrades fell to money and prepared to kill Alfred Ill, the Teacher was the last stronghold in upholding the morally right and just values of humanity - a fight that I enjoyed portraying. This role needed me to play piano and sing, a challenge which I heartily enjoyed, and living in the universe of this play was a joy and an insight into the staging of Brecht-inspired productions.