Premiere on 1.10.
by Matthew Lopez
Translated from the American English by Hannes Becker
Directed by Enrico Lübbe
Premiere on 3.10. / 3 pm / Große Bühne
Two couples are at the center of the episodes: Walter and Henry, and Eric and Toby. Through scenes and monologues, flashbacks and dream sequences, we follow them and their friends over the course of years and decades—their hopes, longings, and fears. Not only do different generations come together, but the past and present, memory and reality also intersect in this sweeping social panorama. “The Legacy” offers an atmospheric and moving perspective that extends far beyond the time period it depicts.
Translated from the American English by Hannes Becker
Directed by Enrico Lübbe
Premiere on 3.10. / 3 pm / Große Bühne
Two couples are at the center of the episodes: Walter and Henry, and Eric and Toby. Through scenes and monologues, flashbacks and dream sequences, we follow them and their friends over the course of years and decades—their hopes, longings, and fears. Not only do different generations come together, but the past and present, memory and reality also intersect in this sweeping social panorama. “The Legacy” offers an atmospheric and moving perspective that extends far beyond the time period it depicts.
TrueColours (Leipzig)
Premiere on 2.10. / 9 pm / Residenz (Spinnerei)
At the heart of TrueColours lies the belief that ballroom is not merely a performance, but a tool for empowerment, education, and collective survival. As a subculture founded in New York City by Black and Latinx trans women, ballroom emerged as a safe space where BiPoC/queer people – who are systematically excluded from mainstream society and often from white queer spaces – can claim space, demand visibility and celebrate their excellence on their own terms. As a self-organised alternative, Ballroom has always provided a space for self-definition, chosen family, collective care, and radical visibility.
Premiere on 2.10. / 9 pm / Residenz (Spinnerei)
At the heart of TrueColours lies the belief that ballroom is not merely a performance, but a tool for empowerment, education, and collective survival. As a subculture founded in New York City by Black and Latinx trans women, ballroom emerged as a safe space where BiPoC/queer people – who are systematically excluded from mainstream society and often from white queer spaces – can claim space, demand visibility and celebrate their excellence on their own terms. As a self-organised alternative, Ballroom has always provided a space for self-definition, chosen family, collective care, and radical visibility.
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.
German by Hans Magnus Enzensberger
Director: Salome Schneebeli
by Federico García Lorca
Premiere on 16.10. / 7:30 pm / Große Bühne
Immediately after her second husband is laid to rest, Bernarda Alba imposes an eight-year period of mourning on her household and locks the door. Her five adult daughters are cut off from the outside world. Encounters and desires are strictly controlled for the eldest daughter, and just as strictly forbidden for the others. The house becomes a closed system, with Bernarda acting as the enforcer of tradition and honour within it. Constricted in mourning clothes, the daughters keep a watchful eye on one another and begrudge each other the slightest glimpse of the freedom they dream of...
Director: Salome Schneebeli
by Federico García Lorca
Premiere on 16.10. / 7:30 pm / Große Bühne
Immediately after her second husband is laid to rest, Bernarda Alba imposes an eight-year period of mourning on her household and locks the door. Her five adult daughters are cut off from the outside world. Encounters and desires are strictly controlled for the eldest daughter, and just as strictly forbidden for the others. The house becomes a closed system, with Bernarda acting as the enforcer of tradition and honour within it. Constricted in mourning clothes, the daughters keep a watchful eye on one another and begrudge each other the slightest glimpse of the freedom they dream of...
by William Shakespeare
German translation by Jens Roselt
adaptation by Pia Richter and Julia Buchberger
director: Pia Richter
21.10. / 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
21.10. / 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?