20., 25., 26., & 27.06.2026
Under the theme "Songs of We" ("Wir-Gesänge") we’re continuing the thematic focus of the 2025/26 season. We will explore social belonging, conflicts, longings, and contradictions.
The new season features around 20 premieres across four venues. We kick off in August with additional performances of “Ich denk schon wieder (nur an dich)”. Starting August 22, we’ll once again present this popular open-air theater production from last summer at agra Messepark Leipzig.
by Friedrich Schiller
Director: Nuran David Calis
30.6. / 7:30 p.m. / Große Bühne
➤ with English surtitles
A young woman grows up amid the turmoil of the Hundred Years' War between England and France. In a vision, she has been entrusted with a sacred mission, which she follows unconditionally: to drive the English out of France. Through her enthusiasm, she manages to inspire the demoralized French troops – but an encounter on the battlefield begins to shake her unwavering resolve.
Director: Nuran David Calis
30.6. / 7:30 p.m. / Große Bühne
➤ with English surtitles
A young woman grows up amid the turmoil of the Hundred Years' War between England and France. In a vision, she has been entrusted with a sacred mission, which she follows unconditionally: to drive the English out of France. Through her enthusiasm, she manages to inspire the demoralized French troops – but an encounter on the battlefield begins to shake her unwavering resolve.
OPEN-AIR-THEATER
Play development with texts by Liv Strömquist, Ada Berger, Ellen Neuser and Ensemble
Director: Ellen Neuser
Revival: 22.8. / 8 pm / agra Messepark Leipzig
It all begins with the search for something great: the perfect couple. But somehow it doesn't really want to work out and great love, as it appears in books and films, hardly seems attainable. And so the five characters (and those who play them) set off in search of the reasons for their recurring heartache - past the highs and lows of relationships and into the unfathomable realm of ideals and feelings.
Play development with texts by Liv Strömquist, Ada Berger, Ellen Neuser and Ensemble
Director: Ellen Neuser
Revival: 22.8. / 8 pm / agra Messepark Leipzig
It all begins with the search for something great: the perfect couple. But somehow it doesn't really want to work out and great love, as it appears in books and films, hardly seems attainable. And so the five characters (and those who play them) set off in search of the reasons for their recurring heartache - past the highs and lows of relationships and into the unfathomable realm of ideals and feelings.
For international guests, Schauspiel Leipzig offers performances with English surtitles at regular intervals. Furthermore, English-language introductions will give you interesting background information about the plays and their productions.
The surtitles are best visible in the stalls (Parkett), starting from row 10. Surtitles are only partially legible in the tier (Rang). Please bear this in mind when purchasing tickets.
The surtitles are best visible in the stalls (Parkett), starting from row 10. Surtitles are only partially legible in the tier (Rang). Please bear this in mind when purchasing tickets.
by William Shakespeare
German translation by Jens Roselt
adaptation by Pia Richter and Julia Buchberger
director: Pia Richter
3.7. / 7:30 p.m. / Große Bühne
➤ with English surtitles
Things are heating up in Illyria: Orsino loves Olivia, but she loves Cesario, who in turn has his eye on Orsino. That alone would be complicated enough, but Cesario is not Cesario at all, but Viola in disguise. And so the great mix-up begins. As in Taylor Swift's songs, they live in a world between illusion and reality. But perhaps music will help them find their true feelings?
German translation by Jens Roselt
adaptation by Pia Richter and Julia Buchberger
director: Pia Richter
3.7. / 7:30 p.m. / Große Bühne
➤ with English surtitles
Things are heating up in Illyria: Orsino loves Olivia, but she loves Cesario, who in turn has his eye on Orsino. That alone would be complicated enough, but Cesario is not Cesario at all, but Viola in disguise. And so the great mix-up begins. As in Taylor Swift's songs, they live in a world between illusion and reality. But perhaps music will help them find their true feelings?