A room-filling, inflatable, bouncy cushion – a highly appealing visual that exponentially augments the already rousing rhythm of David Gruschka’s fast-paced, dynamic production in terms of movement and language. It serves as a microcosm of the protagonists’ consistently steady relationship, which is quickly changed by the arrival of a third person. The old adage soon proves true: “two’s company, three’s a crowd.”

This play, which is more than 20 years old, seems more relevant now in times of Corona than ever. Distance and closeness, maintaining the status quo and starting afresh, stability and flexibility, fiery temperament and peaceful calm, individual and group, everyday routine and change, friendship and jealousy – the production scrutinises each of these pairs of opposites with wit and enthusiasm.

The story of Katt and Fredda is a prime example of echtzeit-theater’s philosophy in action, which aims to spark the minds and imaginations of young audiences through a variety of new formats and approaches. The result is a highly musical performance with a rousing tempo.