Wokey Wokey

“In this production, the author—who is once again directing—skillfully breaks down genre boundaries and brings a low-budget film shoot to life on the theater stage—complete with stunning still images, split screens, and slow motion.”

“It’s a theatrical evening whose intensity pulls you into your seat like a fast-paced movie—and in a way, that’s exactly what it is.”

“This is a high-speed comedy packed with jokes—ranging from witty to clever to downright slapstick—frantic, hilarious, and fast-paced, a real treat.”

“The key to Abdel-Maksoud’s work is that the crucial element lies in the framing of the shot. Time and again, the frame of the brightly lit stage box (set design by Moïra Gilliéron) shifts, allowing the same scene to appear anew in a different context.”

“Nora Abdel-Maksoud has a knack not only for dark humor, but also for precise timing, pacing, and casting the perfect ensemble. Alongside Eva Bay, Stefan Merki, and Vincent Redetzki—who have appeared in several of her plays—Maren Solty and Johanna Eiworth shine in this production.”

“Scene follows scene, joke follows joke, and as breathlessly demanding as this evening is—at some point, you find yourself in sync with the ensemble. And you sense that this production by Nora Abdel-Maksoud is also going to be a hit.”