Salome

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 19:30, and additional dates, experience a reimagined version of Oscar Wilde's famous one-act play, Salome. In this interpretation by Polish director Ewelina Marciniak, the character of Salome is transformed from a scandalous femme fatale into a young woman striving to break free from the constraints of her environment. Set against the backdrop of Herod's Galilee, where Salome's beauty captures the attention of those in power, this production explores themes of desire and liberation.

Wilde's original work, which centers on the demand for the head of John the Baptist, has ignited the imaginations of artists for generations. Marciniak's version introduces a fictional encounter between Oscar Wilde, Richard Strauss, and Geli Raubal, Adolf Hitler's niece, during the 1906 premiere of Salome. This compelling narrative intertwines the lives of these historical figures, particularly focusing on Geli, who, like Salome, lived in a gilded cage, yearning to become an opera singer and perform on stage.

Marciniak's production is a desperate act of liberation for both Salome and Geli Raubal, prompting the audience to ponder whether societal change is possible while adhering to its rules. Please note that this performance contains loud gunshot sounds.