Macbeth – Three generations of Thalbachs read Shakespeare. With Nellie, Anna and Katharina Thalbach
For Katharina Thalbach, it’s a return to her roots: “Macbeth” was her directorial debut – it was celebrated across Europe, highly acclaimed in London and staged as a model production at Théâtre national de Chaillot in Paris. Her interpretation could be seen on stage for nine years. Now, Katharina Thalbach returns to “The Scottish Play” – this time as a reading, starring her as Macbeth in a translation by Thomas Brasch. Together with her daughter Anna and granddaughter Nellie, she returns to Shakespeare’s dark tragedy, in which the “moving” woods, secretive witches and ruthless Lady Macbeth determine Macbeth’s destiny. The sharing of roles gives the reading a particular intensity – a multigenerational interplay between language, expression and sound. “Macbeth” becomes a family drama in the best sense: an exploration of power, guilt and fate – lively, direct and unmistakably Thalbach.
Contributors
Anna Thalbach
Anna Thalbach was born in East Berlin in 1973. She is a stage and… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Katharina Thalbach
Born in Berlin in 1954, Katharina Thalbach has been appearing on… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Nellie Thalbach
Born in Berlin in 1995, Nellie Thalbach is an actress and youngest… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Event data
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Date:
Saturday
21. March 2026
17:00 -
Pre Pre sale price (fees excluded) ab 22 €
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Theater am Tanzbrunnen
Rheinparkweg 1
Köln-DeutzPlease follow the checkroom instructions.
Bitte Garderobenhinweise beachten.
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly + toilets Available
- Assistance dogs welcome Available
