Call of the Wild / Voice of Capital in Cottbus: Jack London as a strong theater experience
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A theater evening between Gold Rush and present
With Call of the Wild / Voice of Capital, the State Theater Cottbus brings to the stage on June 11, 2026, an evening that not only tells Jack London's adventure story but also socially charges it. The production by Soeren Voima relocates the journey of the dog Buck from sunny California to icy Alaska into a powerful theater form about competition, exploitation, and the pressure of a merciless order. ([staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://www.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/programm/repertoire/artikel-ruf_der_wildnis_stimme_des_kapitals.html?utm_source=openai))
Jack London as a literary resonance space
Jack London's novel The Call of the Wild, published in 1903, is considered a classic of American literature. At its center is Buck, who is torn from an orderly existence and experiences in the Alaskan Gold Rush a world where survival becomes the measure of all things. It is precisely this mix of adventure novel, nature tale, and parable that makes the material so impactful to this day. ([dtv.de](https://www.dtv.de/buch/der-ruf-der-wildnis?utm_source=openai))
Soeren Voima's approach: condensed, sharp, contemporary
Soeren Voima is known for sharp-tongued and sensitive adaptations of literary templates; several sources describe his works as tragicomic, linguistically precise, and socially critical. In Cottbus, this approach to Jack London is particularly visible: The production tells of a man-made wilderness and of authoritarian desires that reach far beyond the historical Gold Rush. ([gorki.de](https://www.gorki.de/en/company/soeren-voima?utm_source=openai))
Reading atmosphere in the Grand House
Even though it is about acting, the evening carries that dense reading atmosphere which characterizes great literary adaptations: language, voice, and rhythm take center stage, along with the special aura of the Grand House at Schillerplatz. The theater describes the hall as an architectural sculpture in the Art Nouveau style; wheelchair-accessible seats and a hearing loop are available. ([staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://www.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/staatstheater/spielstaetten/artikel-grosses-haus.html?utm_source=openai))
Date, location and visitor information
The performance begins on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the Grand House of the State Theater Cottbus. The address is Schillerplatz 1, 03046 Cottbus. For traveling, the theater mentions parking options near the venue as well as public transport connections via bus and tram. ([staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://www.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/programm/repertoire/artikel-ruf_der_wildnis_stimme_des_kapitals.html?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion
Call of the Wild / Voice of Capital promises an evening for literature enthusiasts, theater audiences, and anyone who wants to experience Jack London not as a museum piece, but as a burning contemporary issue. Those who appreciate great narratives, strong imagery, and social intensification should experience this event live. ([staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://www.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/programm/repertoire/artikel-ruf_der_wildnis_stimme_des_kapitals.html?utm_source=openai))
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