

Freud and the Rat Man on Stage:
Freud and the Rat Man on Stage brings to life the famous case of obsessive neurosis that Freud presented at the 1908 Psychoanalysis Congress. The play tells the story of Ernst Lanzer, a young lawyer torn between forbidden love and family obligations, while dealing with obsessive thoughts and rituals linked to childhood traumas and complex family relationships.
The audience is invited into Freud’s consulting room to follow the therapeutic process, from the first signs of symptoms to their resolution. The play uses theatrical language to explore how the unconscious works and highlights the central role of transference. Freud’s interpretations guide the patient toward understanding and relieving his suffering.
With an approach that combines art and psychoanalysis, the play offers a unique and engaging experience, shedding light on the mechanisms behind human choices and dilemmas.
Production Details
Title: Freud and the Rat Man on Stage
Text: Written by Antonio Quinet, inspired by Sigmund Freud’s case study of the Rat Man.
Director: Antonio Quinet
Cast:
Antonio Quinet as Sigmund Freud
Igor Coelho as Ernst Lanzer
Assistant Director: Patrícia Batittucci and Rafael Telles Neto
Musical Direction: Alexandre Marzullo
Set and Costume Design: Cia. Inconsciente em Cena
Production: Atos e Divãs Produções
Production Assistant: Breno Costa Vieira
Realization: Cia. Inconsciente em Cena
About Antonio Quinet
Antonio Quinet is a psychoanalyst, physician, philosopher (PhD), writer, playwright, director, and actor. He is a Patron of the Freud Museum in London, where he stages plays and offers psychoanalysis courses. Quinet founded Cia. Inconsciente em Cena, a theatre company dedicated to transmitting psychoanalytic ideas through art.
He trained in psychoanalysis and philosophy in Paris at Lacan’s School and the University of Paris VIII. Quinet is a founding member of the School of Psychoanalysis of the Forums of the Lacanian Field and translated Lacan’s works into Portuguese. He is a university professor (UVA) and an internationally renowned speaker with publications in Brazil, France, Argentina, England, Turkey, and Colombia.
Quinet has written and directed several plays performed internationally, including La Leçon de Charcot in Paris and Hilda & Freud in London, New York, Buenos Aires, and Melbourne. Many of his works, such as Artorquato and Freud and the Rat Man on Stage, have been adapted into books and published by Giostri Editora.
Tickets
Days: From June 25th to 27th, 2025.
Price: £70 (General Admission)
Discounted Price: £56 (20% off for Members and Patrons)
Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable.
Additional Information
After the performance, guests can enjoy a special toast in Freud’s garden.
The museum shop will remain open for visits.
This event aims to raise funds for the Freud Museum London, which operates without public funding.
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