Entertainment Report :
The German theatre group Die Mimosen performed ‘Josephine and the Brothers of the Wind’ for the German language learners of PASCH ‘Schools: Partners for the Future’ initiative of Goethe-Institut Bangladesh recently. 120 students of the five PASCH schools enjoyed and discussed the fairytale centering on climate change at the Goethe-Institut’s auditorium in the capital’s Dhanmondi area.
The story centers on Josephine, played by actress Stephanie Siebers, who nurtures flowers in her garden until suddenly the rains stop. None of those she approaches – scientists, politicians among others, all played by actor Kai Meister – is able to help her, and thus she ventures on a journey to find water by herself. In the mountains, she meets with fire and rain; however, they cannot help her unless she finds their brother, wind. Thus Josephine continues her journey, until she can rescue wind from his imprisonment, set-up by a profit-oriented water vendor.
Introducing Die Mimosen, Goethe-Institut Bangladesh’s Director Dr Kirsten Hackenbroch expressed how the interaction between art, science and education is a great means for triggering in-depth discussions about our current global challenges.
Founded in 1988, Die Mimosen has developed and realized more than 20 theatrical productions and projects. Currently they offer 11 plays for children aged 3 or over. For every story there is a version that is specially designed for elementary schools.
The German theatre group Die Mimosen performed ‘Josephine and the Brothers of the Wind’ for the German language learners of PASCH ‘Schools: Partners for the Future’ initiative of Goethe-Institut Bangladesh recently. 120 students of the five PASCH schools enjoyed and discussed the fairytale centering on climate change at the Goethe-Institut’s auditorium in the capital’s Dhanmondi area.
The story centers on Josephine, played by actress Stephanie Siebers, who nurtures flowers in her garden until suddenly the rains stop. None of those she approaches – scientists, politicians among others, all played by actor Kai Meister – is able to help her, and thus she ventures on a journey to find water by herself. In the mountains, she meets with fire and rain; however, they cannot help her unless she finds their brother, wind. Thus Josephine continues her journey, until she can rescue wind from his imprisonment, set-up by a profit-oriented water vendor.
Introducing Die Mimosen, Goethe-Institut Bangladesh’s Director Dr Kirsten Hackenbroch expressed how the interaction between art, science and education is a great means for triggering in-depth discussions about our current global challenges.
Founded in 1988, Die Mimosen has developed and realized more than 20 theatrical productions and projects. Currently they offer 11 plays for children aged 3 or over. For every story there is a version that is specially designed for elementary schools.
