Drama Panorama is a forum linking the work of theatre translators and playwrights with theatre practitioners and theatres. It organises workshops, readings and panel discussions on topics related to international theatre exchange.
The aim of the project is to create an open forum for German and international theatre translators, to establish a dialogue with theatres, and to campaign for the recognition of translators in the theatre-making process.
Theatre translation is an interactive process and should be further developed with theatres; our work helps to explore new ways of working together in practice. We hope that in the long-term this will result in a network of translators, playwrights and theatre practitioners (directors, actors, dramaturges). We would also like to give young translators the chance to learn more about their craft, talk to experienced translators and benefit from their knowledge.
We use various different formats to pursue these aims, e.g. readings, panel discussions, guest productions and workshops.
Upcoming premieres of our translations
20.05.2020 AM BODEN by George Brant, translated from American English by Henning Bochert, Landestheater Detmold
Current Events
Ferdinand!
A critical exploration of Václav Havel’s political ideas and the world of his plays form the basis of this production the young, progressive ensemble, the Lachende Bestien from Prague. What would Ferdinand Vaněk, Havel’s alter ego from his plays, do today? From today’s perspective, how can we “live in truth”?