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Premiere of Love me tender: drama about freedom and motherhood!
On January 16, 2026, “Love me tender” will celebrate its premiere at the Munich Kammerspiele and shed light on female lifestyles.
Premiere of Love me tender: drama about freedom and motherhood!
The Münchner Kammerspiele are about to have an exciting premiere: On Friday, January 16, 2026, the play “Love me tender” by the author Constance Debré will be performed under the direction of Felicitas Brucker. The event will take place in the renowned Therese Giehse Hall and promises to address a highly topical topic with great emotional depth. The stage and costume design underline Viva Schudt's creative vision, while the musical sounds by Markus Steinkellner and the video art by Lion Bischof round off the framework of the production. The whole thing is dramaturgically accompanied by Viola Hasselberg. The actresses Katharina Bach, Jelena Kuljić and Annette Paulmann bring the complex characters to life.
“Love me tender” focuses on the story of a successful lawyer who, after 20 years of marriage, decides to leave her family to find herself. A crucial turning point is her husband's violent separation from their eight-year-old son, which triggers a bitter custody battle. The protagonist has to deal with a storm of emotions - from anger and fear to longing and a deep need for closeness and freedom. Not only is individual fate examined, but also social norms and the struggle for self-realization are discussed, which makes the plot particularly relevant. The examination of female lifestyles has a direct impact on the characters and reflects a wide range of feelings.
Variety of topics
The piece also addresses fundamental social norms that have shaped our behavior in communities for centuries. These norms, unwritten rules, are also reflected in the modern legal system and cultural practices, which provide both support and tension between tradition and modernity. Viewers are invited to reflect on the expectations and values that are both stabilizing and challenging in today's society. This is how risepearl.com describes how religion, culture and history influence norms and thus also control individual decisions.
Another aspect that runs through the production is the understanding of individuality in a standardized environment. Based on the findings produced by the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency, it is always important to hear the voices of the LGBTQ community. This group builds bridges across social divides and questions normative ideas, which significantly promotes diversity and inclusion. Programs to support individual paths and dealing with expected discrimination are just some of the social challenges discussed here.
Upcoming performances
The premiere is just the beginning: Even after the first day of performance, the piece will be seen on several dates, including Sunday, January 18th at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 20th at 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 27th at 8:00 p.m. The multiple performances enable a wide audience to engage with the themes presented and to experience the protagonist's emotions up close.
The entire project is accompanied by the translation of the novel into German by Max Henninger, which was published last year by Matthes & Seitz Berlin. At a time when individual life choices are often influenced by societal expectations, “Love Me Tender” is a captivating and insightful, thought-provoking experience.
Be there and experience how the Münchner Kammerspiele once again stage a piece that not only entertains, but also invites discussion about the norms in our society. Find out about the background and the effects on individual and collective behavior - a topic that always remains current and is moving back into the spotlight even today.