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Way to Heaven (2005), translated by David Johnston

Editions

• Mayorga, Juan. 2005. Way to Heaven, trans. David Johnston. London, Oberon

Title information

‘Way to Heaven' is the English translation of the German word 'Himmelweg'. This term was the euphemism used by German guards for the ramp that led Jews from trains into gas chambers. In the play the Red Cross Representative is told that 'way to heaven' is the name of the ramp that leads to the concentration camp’s infirmary.

Productions

• Himmelweg (Camino del cielo) (United States, 2009)
• Way to Heaven (United Kingdom, 2005)
• Way to Heaven (Australia, 2006)
• Way to Heaven (United Kingdom, 2006)
• Way to Heaven (United States, 2006)
• Way to Heaven (Ireland, 2006)
• Way to Heaven (United States, 2009)
• Way to Heaven (Australia, 2010)
• Way to Heaven (Himmelweg) (United States, 2011)

Samples

• ACT ONE
• ACT TWO
• ACT FOUR Scene One
• ACT FOUR Scene Eleven

Entry written by Gwynneth Dowling. Last updated on 6 October 2010.

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