Fundraiser for the New Building: Hörtheatrale Brings the Mystery Play “Das gefleckte Band” to the Steinmühle

In conjunction with the mystery project that the 7th-grade students are currently working on in their project-based classes under the guidance of Melisande Lauginiger, Steinmühle and the Friends of Steinmühle were able to secure the participation of Daniel Sempf, an actor employed at the Marburg Schauspielhaus, along with Franziska Knetsch and Stefan Gille. On December 5 at 7 p.m. in the Steinmühle Forum, they will present their “audio theater” performance of the crime play “Das gefleckte Band.” The evening is part of a series of benefit events to raise funds for the interior design of the new Steinmühle building currently under construction.

Theater Meets Radio Drama

The Hörtheatrale has become a very popular and well-attended institution in Marburg when it comes to crime radio plays. In a captivating performance, three actors from Marburg will present Arthur Conan Doyle’s crime story “The Speckled Band” in the form of an audio play. The event will begin with a mystery story reading by a 7th-grade student. This story was written as part of the school’s mystery writing project and reveals great literary talent.

The evening promises to be exciting

The introduction of the characters is sure to have you guessing. With his pipe, a crackling fire, tea, and his faithful friend Dr. Watson, the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes sets out to shed light on the mystery. In the famous mystery “The Speckled Band,” Sherlock Holmes and John Watson investigate on behalf of Helen Stoner to solve the mysterious death of her sister—and to protect her from impending danger. Just as her sister did back then—who died under mysterious circumstances—Helen Stoner is also robbed of her sleep at night by an eerie, faint whistling sound. When the distraught woman, who had sought out Holmes in sheer terror, goes on to report that her sister had stammered the words “The Spotted Ribbon” and that a burnt-out match had been found in her hand, Sherlock Holmes knows that he has a case to solve at the old Stoke Moran estate—one that will also put both detectives in grave danger.

 

Donations for Interior Design

Since the event is organized as a fundraiser, admission is free for visitors. The Steinmühle welcomes donations, which will benefit the “Interior Design of the New Building” project. The event runs until 9 p.m. There will be an intermission.

To help us plan better, we ask that you reserve a ticket in advance. Tickets are now available at the Steinmühle office; please call 06421-40820.