International Figure Theater Festival returns to Leipzig!

International Figure Theater Festival returns to Leipzig!

The international figure theater festival "Figure It Out" returns to Leipzig and brings a variety of international productions and workshops from 18 to June 22, 2025. Organized by the Schaubude Berlin, Fitz Stuttgart and Westpflügel Leipzig, the festival is under the motto of international cooperation and offers a platform for creative exchange processes. ahoi Leipzig reports .

This year's program not only includes different workshops, but also an exciting network meeting. A special highlight will be the Indian Theater Ranga Shankara, which in cooperation with the Duo Wilde & Vogel presents the play "Sesame". In the preparations, Michael Vogel commented on the rehearsals in Bengaluru: "I feel turned upside down." The piece addresses well -known figures such as Till Eulenspiegel and other Asian tricksters, which ensures an exciting artistic examination.

diverse program

In addition to the performance of "Sesam", the audience awaits the German premiere of "The Real Fake Object Theater Conference" on June 21. Here Agnès Limos and seven other pioneers of the object theater will be seen and re-explore the limits of storytelling through objects. Ahoi Leipzig reported .

The festival takes place every two years and attracts theater groups from different countries. The pieces shown often combine dolls, masks and other figures with the bodies of actors. Innovative elements such as light figures or video films are also used. Many of the productions prefer minimalist language use, which also makes it easier to understand the performances. Information about the plays is included in the program, and some descriptions are presented in simple language. Figure Theater Festival informed .

The tickets for the festival have been available on the festival's website and at ticket agencies in cities such as Erlangen, Nuremberg, Fürth and Schwabach since April 26. For more information, interested parties can use the contact phone number 0 91 31/86 14 14. The festival promises an exciting experience for all theater lovers and will certainly be a highlight in the cultural calendar of Leipzig.