Drums in the Night

Summary

Set against the backdrop of postwar Berlin, steeped in an anxious atmosphere of change, unfolds the story of the soldier Andreas Krause’s return. His home, once filled with love and hope, now feels alien: his fiancée Anna has nearly come to terms with his presumed death and is preparing to marry the wealthy businessman Murk. The swirl of revolutionary fervor, the distant, muffled beat of drums from the streets, becomes a symbol of inevitable change and the inner turmoil of the characters. Crushed by alienation and betrayal, Andreas faces a choice—accept his loss or try to reclaim his lost happiness. In this drama, Brecht masterfully weaves personal tragedy with the fate of society, where love, hope, and disappointment resonate in unison with the drums in the night.