The Abbey Theatre presentation of Berlin's Schaubuhne am Lehiner Platz production of Mann Ist Mann by Bertolt Brecht and directed by Thomas Ostermeier is the company's first performance of their acclaimed production in the English-speaking world. The production uses live music and comes with the reputation of being an "extremely physical, acrobatic and funny version of Brecht's play on the destruction of individualism". To complement the performances there will be a masterclass, with Irish and German actors, directed by Thomas Ostermeier, at 3 p.m. this Thursday, April 26th. There will be a pre-show discussion at 6.30 p.m. with Ostermeier and members of the cast on the same day. All are welcome. Further information from the Goethe-Institut at 37 Merrion Square, Dublin. Tel (01) 6611155 or e-mail their programme department at goethe@iol.ie.