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Thomas Mann's contradictions: Mark Waschke inspires in the Lübeck Theater!
Experience an exciting performance about Thomas Mann's political themes with Mark Waschke on October 24, 2025 at the Theater Lübeck. Secure your tickets now!
Thomas Mann's contradictions: Mark Waschke inspires in the Lübeck Theater!
On Friday, October 24, 2025, the Theater Lübeck invites you to a special event that deals with the exciting and often contradictory thoughts of the great writer Thomas Mann. Under the title “Contradiction is Necessary” the remarkable actor Mark Waschke will be on stage. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Lübeck Theater's Kammerspiele, and promises to introduce viewers to Mann's political and personal conflicts. Information about the event can be found on the website Lübeck In love.
Mark Waschke, known from the series “Dark” and as the chief inspector in the Berlin crime scene, will present an exciting mixture of reading and acting. The aim of the performance is to bring Thomas Mann's texts, including speeches, essays and personal diary entries, to the stage with a special intensity. The focus here is on Mann's development from an apolitical thinker to a clear voice against nationalism and intolerance. He will also discuss Mann's political positioning during the Cold War, including his radio messages to the German people and his commitment to world peace.
A look at Thomas Mann's work
The discussion with Thomas Mann is particularly relevant today. Mann's thoughts about democracy and peace, which he expressed in his essays and speeches, are still relevant and infectious today. Waschke's goal is to convey these messages in a way that makes the viewer think and perhaps question their own contradictions.
Mark Waschke, who was born in Wattenscheid in 1972 and studied at the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts, has established himself over the years as one of the most prominent German actors. In addition to his career on television, he also has impressive stage appearances, for example as Thomas Buddenbrook in the film adaptation of “Buddenbrooks” (2008) and as a member of the Schaubühne Berlin ensemble.
Tickets and further information
Admission prices for “Objection is Necessary” are 15 euros for adults and 12 euros for reduced tickets. These are available through the museum shop “Buddenbrooks am Markt” and online on the Lübeck Theater website. Anyone who is interested in profound theater and would like to embark on a journey through the mind of one of the greatest authors of the 20th century should not miss the event. All the details are also on HLLive to read.