Schauspiel in Stendal: Sad love and kitsch in a summer night

Schauspiel in Stendal: Sad love and kitsch in a summer night

The theater landscape in Saxony-Anhalt inspires in October 2024 with a varied and top-class program. In various cities there is a rich offer of performances that ranges from classics to modern staging and for both operetta lovers and stage fans who are interested in demanding spectacle.

in Dessau, a cultural center, the Anhalt Theater will come up with several highlights. One of the performances is the ballet classic "The Nutcracker", which was composed by Peter Tchaikovsky. In this new choreography by Stefano Giannetti, the spectators experience the magical Christmas story of little Klara, which is kidnapped into a fantastic world in which she fights against the rat king. This stage play not only addresses the child's imagination, but also provides a critical view of the consumer society for Christmas. The first performances will take place on October 19 at 5 p.m. and October 25th at 7 p.m. Further information can be found in the artistic program.

drama and operetta in Stendal and Dessau

Another remarkable piece is "a summer night" at the Altmark theater in Stendal, which illuminates the romantic and melancholic heights and deep of two lost souls. Here Helena and Bob meet in a bar. Both are dissatisfied with their respective living conditions, and the staging deals in a creative way whether this unexpected encounter results in love or despair. The Intense performance of Alexandra Sagurna and Fynn Zinapold received special attention. The premiere will take place on October 20 at 6 p.m.

operetta fans can look forward to “The bird dealer” by Carl Zeller in the Anhalt Theater, also directed by Johannes Weigand. The staging promises to enchant the spectators with a classic story about love and misunderstandings when the main character Adam tries to marry his Christel and be confronted with all kinds of entanglements. The premiere is scheduled for September 29th at 4 p.m.

modern productions and multimedia appearances

The music theater in Magdeburg is also invited to an unforgettable experience, with "the clever fox little" by Leoš Janáček. Pushed by an impressive staging, this opera is more than just an animal story. Critics praise the musical interpretation and the artistic creativity that Janáček offers for this performance. The opera tells of the Füchsin, who is trapped by a forester - an exciting, serious piece about life. This original work will be performed on October 6th at 4 p.m. and on October 12th at 7:30 p.m.

An exciting innovation can be found in "Nibelungen - Solo for Kriemhild", a figure theater piece in Dessau, which the well -known Nibelung saga tells from a feminist perspective. The staging brings up the story of Kriemhild and Siegfried new and highlights multi -layered topics of love, betrayal and revenge. Written by Karin Eppler, this piece will be listed on October 20 at 6 p.m. and on October 21 at 3 p.m.

Finally, "Timon von Athens", one of the little played works by William Shakespeare, is brought to the stage in Magdeburg. Directed by Andreas Kriegenburg, it shows the life of the wealthy Timon, which ends as a human hater at the end of his days after being let down by his friends. This staging offers an interesting mix of humor and tragedy and starts on September 28th at 7:30 p.m.

For those interested in culture in Saxony-Anhalt, October 2024 offers an exciting program that respectfully combines old and new pieces. Whether acting, operetta or ballet, the stages of these cities promise unforgettable theater experiences. Information on these and other performances can be found on the respective websites of the theater, like www.mr.de reported.