Leipzig's theater enthusiasts expects glossy new beginning 2026!

Leipzig's theater enthusiasts expects glossy new beginning 2026!

Agra Messepark, 04288 Leipzig, Deutschland - In the Agra Messepark in Leipzig, an interim playing site called "AG (O) RA" will be operated by the end of October 2023. This measure has become necessary because the large stage of the Schauspielhaus is closed due to technical renovation work. What is special about the "AG (O) RA" is not only the historical meaning of the site, which was once the scene of the Battle of the Nations, but also the creative use of Hall 4, where street food, art and theater meet. This hall was formerly the cultural hall of the GDR AGRA Agricultural Exhibition and is used for various events. So far, four productions have started in April 2023, including Heiner Müller's "Die Refärlerin" and the premiere of "No fate, Klytämnestra" by Nino Hartischwili.

Until the end of the interim period, William Shakespeare's "Der Sturm" will be performed, and the first premiere in the renovated playhouse has been announced for February 7, 2026. This staging will link the Shakespeare comedy with elements of the Popikone Taylor Swift. In addition, two fairy tales for families are planned under the season motto "We channels". Another order work, "German fairy tale" by Thomas Köck, will also be presented in April 2024.

cultural highlights and visitor numbers

The drama Leipzig recorded a total of 96,000 visitors until the big stage was closed on June 19, 2023, which represents an increase of 6,000 compared to the previous year. The occupancy of the performances was given as almost 83 percent, while the interim game "AG (O) RA" has an average occupancy of around 81 percent. In addition, the “Politics in the Free Theater” festival will take place in Leipzig in October 2023, which is organized in cooperation with several theater institutions.

There is also special attention to the topics of the pieces that are shown during the interim. The piece “Staubau” patriarchal violence over three generations of women and the German-Turkish piece “Bu Sözler Bimim-The Words belong to us” is devoted to the question of identity within family and society. These thematizations fit well with the current zeitgeist and offer viewers the opportunity to reflect on social challenges.

outlook on the future of the Schauspielhaus

The Schauspielhaus plans to reopen its doors after the extensive renovation work, which include the renewal of the stage technology and the sound system. The pre -sale for the coming season 2025/26 has already started. This not only wants to build on the Leipzig drama, but also to set new impulses for the upcoming cultural season.

The avant-garde projects in the Agra Messepark, which include traditional open-air theater formats, will hopefully help to further increase the number of visitors and enrich cultural life in Leipzig. Information on these events and more can be read on the corresponding pages, such as "https://www.mdr.de/nachrichten/sachsen/leipzig/leipzig-land/lukas-rietzschel-theater- spectacle-spectacle-drama-kultur-news-100.html" href = "https://www.schaltiel-leipzig.de/spielplan/das-haus/agora-2025/"> Schauspiel Leipzig .