The Naked Madness - Castle Games Kobersdorf

The Naked Madness by Michael Frayn

The Schloss-Spiele Kobersdorf will delightfully take a look behind the scenes in the summer of 2026, where The Naked Madness takes place: A comedy troupe is rehearsing their play – and even the last rehearsal before the premiere hints at terrible things to come! Some are struggling with props, while others are grappling with their lines. Doors are sticking, and entrances are missed. The director desperately tries to bring his production to completion. However, the real dramas unfold backstage. Because during the performance, in addition to the usual timing issues, various relationship problems within the ensemble arise, along with a fatal whiskey bottle and unexpected visitors. Ultimately, the focus returns to the stage action. By the end of the provincial tour, not much remains of the original agreements. With admirable improvisational talent, everyone involved manages to navigate into the redemptive chaos.

When British author Michael Frayn observed the events of one of his early farces from the side stage, he remarked, "It was funnier from the back than from the front, and I thought that one day I must write a farce from the back." Thus, the idea for The Naked Madness (the English original title is Noises Off) was born! Since its London premiere in 1982, this absurd play has become one of the most successful comedies worldwide. Now, under the direction of Claus Tröger, it can finally be experienced at the Schloss-Spiele Kobersdorf – and of course, artistic director Wolfgang Böck also throws himself into the incredible chaos.