Denis Diderot's philosophical dialogue "Rameaus Neffe" has been one of the most successful productions of the Volksbühne with around 300 performances since its premiere on December 3, 1973 in the "Sternfoyer". It was also shown in national and international guest appearances and in later years on television. "Why are the virtues so detailed?" Because they have set themselves a task that has been contrary to nature - Rameau's nephew (Helmut Straßburger) announces from his own experience and direction.
Le Médecin malgré lui "The doctor/physician in spite of himself" is a farce by Molière first presented in 1666 at le théâtre du Palais-Royal by la Troupe du Roi. The play is one of several plays by Molière to center on Sganarelle, a character that Molière himself portrayed, and is a comedic satire of 17th century French medicine. Sganarelle, a poor woodcutter, makes life a living hell for his wife and family by spending what little he earns on food and drink. As the play opens, he is seen arguing with and eventually beating his wife, Martine, who then decides to take revenge.
The original play "Settimo: ruba un po' meno" by Dario Fo (Dario Luigi Angelo Fo) of the year 1964 is a cemetery satire on corruption, with the girl Enea in the center, the limitlessly naive gravedigger who gets caught up in the maelstrom of speculation, prostitution and election manipulation. (Source: theatertexte.de)
Intrigue and Love, sometimes Love and Intrigue, Love and Politics or Luise Miller (German: Kabale und Liebe, literally "Cabal and Love") is a five-act play written by the German dramatist Friedrich Schiller (1759–1805). It was his third play. It shows how cabals and their intrigue destroy the love between Ferdinand von Walter, a nobleman's son, and Luise Miller, daughter of a middle-class musician. (Source: Wikipedia)
The Lark (French: L'Alouette) is a 1952 play about Joan of Arc by the French playwright Jean Anouilh. The play covers the trial, condemnation, and execution of Joan, but has a highly unusual ending. Joan remembers important events in her life as she is being questioned, and is subsequently condemned to death. However, Cauchon realizes, just as Joan is burning at the stake, that in her judges' hurry to condemn her, they have not allowed her to re-live the coronation of Charles VII of France. The fire is therefore extinguished, and Joan is given a reprieve.
The original work "L'Augellino Belverde" by Carlo Gozzi is a philosophical fairy tale told in three acts. Two abandoned royal children, Renzo and Barbarina, who grew up in the butchers' households of Smeraldina and Truffaldino, are well on their way to developing into clever pranks, for whom all actions are reduced to selfishness. Gozzi, contemporary and opponent of Carlo Goldoni, lets them experience a series of wonderful encounters until the two researching nihilists see a light. Among other things, talking birds and statues as well as the power of love play a big role.