Frank Castorf
German theatre director (born 1951)
About Frank Castorf
Born 1951. Frank Castorf is a German theatre director, theatre manager, screenwriter, director, actor and theaterintendant.
Frank Castorf (born 17 July 1951 in East Berlin) is a German theater director and was the artistic director of the Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz from 1992 to 2015. His work is often associated with postdramatic theatre.
Biography
Early years Castorf's father was an ironmonger. His diploma dissertation, which was formally commended, He made numerous culturally focused visits to Poland during this period.
In 2013, he directed a "deliberately incoherent" production of the Ring Cycle at the Bayreuth Wagner Festival, which was booed by the audience.
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Who is Frank Castorf?
German theatre director (born 1951)
When was Frank Castorf born?
Frank Castorf was born on 17 July 1951 in Berlin.
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Frank Castorf is a theatre director, theatre manager, screenwriter, director, actor and theaterintendant.
What nationality is Frank Castorf?
Frank Castorf is German.
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