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'''Marius von Mayenburg''' (born [[1972]] in [[Munich]]) is a German playwright, translator, and also instructor.
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'''Marius von Mayenburg''' (born 21 February 1972 in [[Munich]]) is a German playwright and [[dramaturg]].
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In [[1994]], Mayenburg began his studies at Hochschule der Künste in [[Berlin]]. His first play, ''[[Haarmann (play)|Haarmann]]'', was first performed at Baracke (Deutsches Theater in Berlin) in [[1996]].


==Education==
''[[Fireface]]'' (German: "Feuergesicht"), written in [[1997]], was his breakthrough as a dramatist. The play was performed at Kammerspiele in [[Munich]] the following year. Then it was played at the Kleist Theater in [[Frankfurt (Oder)]] and at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus Hamburg. The [[Hamburg]] performance gained the most attention.
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In 1994, Mayenburg began his studies at the [[Berlin University of the Arts|Hochschule der Künste]] in Berlin. His first play, ''[[Haarmann (play)|Haarmann]]'', was first performed at Baracke (Deutsches Theater in Berlin) in 1996. Since 1999 he is dramaturg and writer-in-residence at the [[Schaubühne]] am Lehniner Platz in Berlin.


==Career==
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For ''Fireface'', Mayenburg was awarded ''Kleistförderpreis für junge Dramatiker'' and ''Preis der Frankfurter Autorenstiftung''.
''[[Fireface]]'' (German: ''Feuergesicht''), written in 1997, was his breakthrough as a dramatist. The play was performed at [[Munich Kammerspiele]] the following year. Then it was played at the [[Kleist Theater]] in [[Frankfurt (Oder)]] and at the [[Deutsches Schauspielhaus]] in Hamburg. The Hamburg performance gained the most attention. His play ''Perplex'' saw its English-language premiere in April 2014 at the [[Sydney Theatre Company]], Australia<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/theatre/no-place-like-home-20140403-35zg9.html "No place like home – Two couples. One house. In absurdist comedy ''Perplex'', the battle has only just begun."] by Elissa Blake, ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'', 4 April 2014</ref> and ''Martyr'' (''Märtyrer'') at the [[Unicorn Theatre]] in London in October 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.unicorntheatre.com/whatson/101/martyr|title = Martyr - Unicorn Theatre}}</ref> In 2016, a film adaptation of ''Martyrs'' was translated into Russian and filmed in Russia under the title ''The Student'' and was well received by international critics.

==Accolades==
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For ''Fireface'', Mayenburg was awarded the {{Lang|de|Kleistförderpreis für junge Dramatiker}} and {{Lang|de|Preis der Frankfurter Autorenstiftung}}.


==Plays==
==Plays==
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* ''Fräulein Danzer'' (1996)
* ''Fräulein Danzer'' (1996)
* ''Monsterdämmerung'' (1997)
* ''Monsterdämmerung'' (1997)
* ''Feuergesicht'' (1997)
* [[Fireface]] (''Feuergesicht'') (1997)
* ''Parasiten'' (1999)
* ''Parasiten'' (1999)
* ''Das kalte Kind'' (2002)
* ''Das kalte Kind'' (2002)
* ''Fräulein danzer'' (2003)
* ''Eldorado'' (2004)
* ''Eldorado'' (2004)
* ''Turista'' (2005)
* ''Turista'' (2005)
* ''Augenlicht'' (2006)
* ''Augenlicht'' (2006)
* ''Der Häßliche'' (2007)
* ''Der Häßliche'' (2007)
* Der Hund, die Nacht und das Messer (2008)
* ''Der Hund, die Nacht und das Messer'' (2008)
* ''Der Stein'' (2008)
* ''Perplex'' (2010)
* ''Märtyrer'' (2012)
* ''Stück Plastik'' (2015)
* ''Mars'' (2019)
* ''Nachtland'' (2022)

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.goethe.de/kue/the/nds/nds/aut/may/enindex.htm Marius von Mayenburg: New German dramatic art.] [[Goethe-Institut]]s Website
* [http://www.goethe.de/kue/the/nds/nds/aut/may/enindex.htm Marius von Mayenburg: New German dramatic art.] [[Goethe-Institut]]s Website
* [http://www.doollee.com/PlaywrightsV/von-mayenburg-marius.html Marius von Mayenburg at Doollee]
* [http://www.arlekinplayers.com/ Arlekin Players Theatre present Marius von Mayenburg's The Stone May 17 - June 9]

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Latest revision as of 10:11, 3 February 2024

Marius von Mayenburg
Born (1972-02-21) 21 February 1972 (age 52)
Munich, Germany
OccupationPlaywright
LanguageGerman
NationalityGerman
Alma materHochschule der Künste
Years activeSince 1996
Notable worksFireface

Marius von Mayenburg (born 21 February 1972 in Munich) is a German playwright and dramaturg.

Education

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In 1994, Mayenburg began his studies at the Hochschule der Künste in Berlin. His first play, Haarmann, was first performed at Baracke (Deutsches Theater in Berlin) in 1996. Since 1999 he is dramaturg and writer-in-residence at the Schaubühne am Lehniner Platz in Berlin.

Career

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Fireface (German: Feuergesicht), written in 1997, was his breakthrough as a dramatist. The play was performed at Munich Kammerspiele the following year. Then it was played at the Kleist Theater in Frankfurt (Oder) and at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus in Hamburg. The Hamburg performance gained the most attention. His play Perplex saw its English-language premiere in April 2014 at the Sydney Theatre Company, Australia[1] and Martyr (Märtyrer) at the Unicorn Theatre in London in October 2015.[2] In 2016, a film adaptation of Martyrs was translated into Russian and filmed in Russia under the title The Student and was well received by international critics.

Accolades

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For Fireface, Mayenburg was awarded the Kleistförderpreis für junge Dramatiker and Preis der Frankfurter Autorenstiftung.

Plays

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  • Haarmann (1996)
  • Fräulein Danzer (1996)
  • Monsterdämmerung (1997)
  • Fireface (Feuergesicht) (1997)
  • Parasiten (1999)
  • Das kalte Kind (2002)
  • Fräulein danzer (2003)
  • Eldorado (2004)
  • Turista (2005)
  • Augenlicht (2006)
  • Der Häßliche (2007)
  • Der Hund, die Nacht und das Messer (2008)
  • Der Stein (2008)
  • Perplex (2010)
  • Märtyrer (2012)
  • Stück Plastik (2015)
  • Mars (2019)
  • Nachtland (2022)

References

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  1. ^ "No place like home – Two couples. One house. In absurdist comedy Perplex, the battle has only just begun." by Elissa Blake, The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 April 2014
  2. ^ "Martyr - Unicorn Theatre".
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