Doubt and skepticism are essential to a healthy society. They allow us to question power structures and safeguard democratic values. But what happens when those in power start using doubt as a weapon? When mistrust is deliberately fueled and truths are twisted, society risks becoming destabilized. In this dangerous game, systems begin to crumble and authoritarian forces gain ground.

Hope, a powerful and socially critical play by German playwright Maria Milisavljević, delves into this pressing dynamic. In a gripping performance, the timeless struggle for justice and equality takes center stage. Drawing on mythological references and historical events, Milisavljević connects past and present—showing how repression and resistance have influenced each other throughout the ages.

This interdisciplinary and multilingual production is a unique collaboration between NITE, Club Guy & Roni, and Thalia Theater Hamburg. Hope blends dance, theatre, and music into a sensory experience that reflects on themes such as power, manipulation, and social uncertainty.

As old structures begin to falter and new forms of repression emerge, the search for truth and justice remains as urgent as ever. Hope offers a compelling and artistically rich perspective on the tensions between doubt and conviction, oppression and resistance—and poses the vital question: how do we build a just future together?