Thomas Jonigk was born in Eckernförde, 1966. He studied new German literature and theatre in Berlin and has since 1991 written plays and novels. Furthermore he has directed on Volksbühne in Berlin and on Schauspielhaus, Vienna, where he was theatre manager from 1997-99. In 1995 he won the first prize at Mülhauser Theatertage with his play “Du sollst mir enkel schenken”, which has been staged all over the world.
