Rathaus

A two-act performance for an ensemble and live music.

The first act unfolds as an office environment, where communication takes place through screens, emails and spreadsheets.
The second act shifts into a physical and collective situation, exposing the consequences of bureaucratic systems.

RATHAUS examines the relationship between administration and violence, and how responsibility is distributed within institutional structures.

Poster for Rathaus. An open-plan office with workers sitting at desks, large potted plants, and a ceiling with a grid pattern and fluorescent lighting.

Format

Duration: approx. 120–150 minutes
Language: German with English surtitles
Cast: ensemble + live musicians

Touring

Premiere: 16 May, Konträr, Stockholm (2026)
Available for international touring

Technical

Two-part structure
Requires technical setup for screens / digital interfaces
Live music

Credits

Created by Freja Hallberg
Live musicians: Alexander de Sousa, Ella Shartner, Anton Alfvén

Produced by SWEETS

Documentation (video, full recording, reviews) available upon request.