Religion in contemporary German-language theatre and drama

Abstract

In the apparently secular late twentieth century, questions of politics, postmodernity, gender or ethnicity seemed to dominate German theatre. But since the turn of the new millennium, observers of the German theatre scene have expressed surprise at a 'return' of religion to the stage. It is the contention of this research project, however, that religion never entirely left the German stage, and that it has in fact been a significant concern for prominent dramatists such as Botho Strau?, Georg Tabori and Werner Fritsch for many years.