Premiere on 7.2.2026
by William Shakespeare
German translation by Jens Roselt
adaptation by Pia Richter and Julia Buchberger
director: Pia Richter
15.3. / 6:00 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
15.3. / 6:00 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?
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 Joseph Kesselring
Director: Tina Lanik
28.3.. / 7:30 pm / Große Bühne
➤ with English surtitles
“Arsenic and Old Lace” was premiered in 1942 and may be the most amicable, famous and dark among all famous dark theatre comedies. Nothing and nobody is ‘normal’ here. Abby and Martha are the least normal of them all; they do the darkest things with the greatest air of normality and helpful peace of mind. Morality is a malleable term in the two aunts’ house, but how they all uphold it as a matter of course is very, very funny.
Director: Tina Lanik
28.3.. / 7:30 pm / Große Bühne
➤ with English surtitles
“Arsenic and Old Lace” was premiered in 1942 and may be the most amicable, famous and dark among all famous dark theatre comedies. Nothing and nobody is ‘normal’ here. Abby and Martha are the least normal of them all; they do the darkest things with the greatest air of normality and helpful peace of mind. Morality is a malleable term in the two aunts’ house, but how they all uphold it as a matter of course is very, very funny.
by William Shakespeare
Revival on 13.2. / 7:30 pm / Große Bühne
➤ with English surtitles
➤ Theatertag (each Ticket for 13 EUR)
18.3. / 7:30 pm / Große Bühne
➤ with English surtitles
These are uncertain times. No one knows what tomorrow may bring. Who will rule, who will be overthrown? Who is still playing the game of power and who has already lost – lost the game, lost power and lost their life? Richard, Duke of Gloucester, wants to be more than just a pawn in this game. He wants to be the key player. The one who beats them all.
Revival on 13.2. / 7:30 pm / Große Bühne
➤ with English surtitles
➤ Theatertag (each Ticket for 13 EUR)
18.3. / 7:30 pm / Große Bühne
➤ with English surtitles
These are uncertain times. No one knows what tomorrow may bring. Who will rule, who will be overthrown? Who is still playing the game of power and who has already lost – lost the game, lost power and lost their life? Richard, Duke of Gloucester, wants to be more than just a pawn in this game. He wants to be the key player. The one who beats them all.
