by Don Zolidis
22nd – 25th of January 2026
Ever looked up at the sky and asked yourself how the World came to be? Or what happens after you die (gloriously in battle of course)? Ever wanted to be immortal? Or steal Thor’s hammer? Or find daycare for a wolf?
Well you are in luck! These and all else of lifes mysteries are soon to be solved in ‘The Norse Mythology Ragnasplosion’ by Don Zolidis. Join us for an adventure through stories from Norse mythology where we present the myths in an exciting, funny and shockingly accurate way.
Directors
Lisa Gartz, Vinay Krupakaran
Cast
Narrator 1: Melissa Gebler
Narrator 2: Leontinka Reutter
Sven: Vinay Krupakaran
Ole: Lisa Gartz
Shirley: Michelle Steinhoff
Grandpa: Emilie Pan
Skald: Gökçe Semet
Grandma: Michelle Steinhoff
Ymir: Moritz Müller
Cow: Lisa Gartz
Salt Lick: Eren Yilmaz
Man: Eren Yilmaz
Odin: Vinay Krupakaran
Nidhogg: Lisa Gartz
Eagle: Eren Yilmaz
Rattatosk: Melissa Gebler
Mimir: Andrea Roth
Wanderer 1: Leontinka Reutter
Wanderer 2: Leontinka Reutter
Thor: Moritz Müller
Loki: Elizaveta Syncheva
Freya: Gökçe Semet
Frigg: Michelle Steinhoff
Contractor: Lisa Gartz
Horse: Moritz Müller
Balder: Emilie Pan
Idunn: Andrea Roth
Bragi: Eren Yilmaz
Skadi: Michelle Steinhoff
Njord: Eren Yilmaz
Sif: Michelle Steinhoff
Magni: Vinay Krupakaran
Modi: Emilie Pan
Thrym: Lisa Gart
Chandra: Moritz Müller
Jormungandr: Vinay Krupakaran
Sally: Andrea Roth
Fenrir: Lisa Gart
Hel: Gökçe Semet
Tyr: Emilie Pan
Valkyrie 1: Melissa Gebler
Valkyrie 2: Gökçe Semet
Valkyrie 3: Moritz Müller
Warrior 1: Elizaveta Sycheva
Warrior 2: Eren Yilmaz
Warrior 3: Andrea Roth
Saerimnir: Lisa Gartz
Heithrun: Michelle Steinhoff
Thor (female): Andrea Roth
Tyr’s Mom: Michelle Steinhoff
Tyr’s Grandma: Vinay Krupakaran
Hymir: Eren Yilmaz
Hod: Eren Yilmaz
Sigunn: Leontinka Reutter
Scientist: Emilie Pan
Actor 1: Andrea Roth
Actor 2: Vinay Krupakaran
Actor 3: Moritz Müller
Costumes
Lisa Gartz, Melissa Gebler, Moritz Müller, Leontinka Reutter, Eren Yilmaz
Stage
Lisa Gartz, Randolf Herrwig, Moritz Müller, Andrea Roth, Michelle Steinhoff
Make-up
Melissa Gebler, Gökçe Semet, Elizaveta Sycheva
Poster
Lisa Gartz
Lights and Sound
Eric Ciucanu, Lisa Gartz, René Glebke, Vinay Krupakaran, Claudia Roth
Props
Lisa Gartz, Moritz Müller, Leontinka Reutter
Special thanks to:
Bibliothek der Anglistik der RWTH Aachen; Prof. Dr. Ralf Schneider; Theater 99; Aachener Hausmeister-Zentrale (WEG Merowinger Residenz); Randolf Herrwig; Eric Ciucanu; Jette Josten; Thomas Bender
– and everyone supporting us with dedication every day!
Photos
by Thomas Bender
