EUROPEAN PREMIERE

ANTHROPOLOGY

by

Lauren Gunderson
directed by Paul Glaser

8 May – 5 July 2025

Preview performances on 5th, 6th and 7th May

ANTHROPOLOGY: “FLEABAG” MEETS “BLACK MIRROR”

A DEEPLY HUMAN AI THRILLER ABOUT GRIEF, CONNECTION AND THE PERCEIVED CONTROL OVER THE TECHNOLOGY WE CREATE.

In the wake of tragedy, Merril finds herself grappling with the devastating loss of her sister, Angie, who disappeared a year ago. To deal with her grief, the software engineer Merril creates a digital replica of her sister by feeding her online footprint into a chatbot. This virtual Angie becomes a lifeline for Merril, a source of comfort and companionship in the face of overwhelming grief. But her unconventional coping mechanism is met with resistance from those closest to her, who struggle to understand and question how healthy the relationship with a glorified chatbot can be. But when digital Angie implies she might be able to solve her own missing persons case, everything changes.

With each new piece of information, the lines between reality and simulation blur, raising profound questions about the nature of identity, memory, and the human condition.

Outstanding british talent directly from London – West End in Hamburg

Welcome to the English Theatre of Hamburg. We are a private, professional non-profit organization – the first English language theatre to be founded in the whole of Germany. Let us introduce you to first-class plays in the English language matching the high standards set by London’s West End with exclusively flown-in British actors.

Welcome to the

Season 2024/25

Welcome to the 48th season at the English Theatre of Hamburg! This year, we are thrilled to present an amazing array of performances that span across a variety of genres, ensuring an unforgettable theatrical experience for all. From gripping dramas and sharp-witted thrillers to uproarious comedies and contemporary masterpieces, our carefully curated lineup promises an unforgettable season.

MURDER BY MISADVENTURE

JEEVES & WOOSTER IN “PERFECT NONSENSE”

DOUBT: A PARABLE

ANTHROPOLOGY

EUROPEAN PREMIERE

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Welcome to the 48th season at the English Theatre of Hamburg! This year, we are thrilled to present an amazing array of performances that span across a variety of genres, ensuring an unforgettable theatrical experience for all. From gripping dramas and sharp-witted thrillers to uproarious comedies and contemporary masterpieces, our carefully curated lineup promises an unforgettable season.

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Beyond Beliefs – A Remarkable True Story

Beyond Beliefs – A Remarkable True Story

8. June 2025    
19:00 - 20:30
Join Sohail Husain for an unforgettable evening as he shares the extraordinary true story behind his memoir Beyond Beliefs.

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You’re excited about your coming visit at the English Theatre and want to have a sneak peek? Sure, no problem! Enjoy this little trailer to get in the mood for an evening of authentic British and American theatre!

The English Theatre of Hamburg

1st floor of Hammonia Bad
Lerchenfeld 14
22081 Hamburg
Telephone (040) 227 7089

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U3 to Mundsburg

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Busses 25, 172, 173 to Mundsburg
Bus 37 to Finkenau

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