Performing Captivity, Performing Escape - Cabarets and Plays from the Terezin/Theresienstadt Ghetto

The anthology features twelve playscripts by European Jews from the Terezín ghetto, showcasing a vibrant cultural life amidst the Holocaust's horrors. It includes cabaret songs, historical dramas, and a Purim play, reflecting the prisoners' resilience and creativity in the face of suffering. With insights from Ivan Klíma and an introduction by Lisa Peschel, the collection highlights the influences and conditions that shaped these theatrical works. This poignant compilation offers a profound exploration of hope and artistic expression during a dark chapter in history.