Theater highlights in October: Goethe, Salome and animal letters!

Theater highlights in October: Goethe, Salome and animal letters!

04. October 2024, 5:07 p.m.

If you are looking for exciting theater performances in Thuringia, there are numerous opportunities in October 2024 to discover the versatile theater landscape. The opera "Salome" is staged in Weimar, and Goethe's work "Werther" is experiencing a fresh coat of paint. Young people have their say in Erfurt and a lot of movement is expected during the Tanzheater Festival. Here are the highlights with details on performance dates and theater locations so that they do not miss a cultural event!

opera highlight: "Salome" in Weimar

One of the most important productions this month is "Salome" at the German National Theater Weimar. Richard Strauss' opera based on Oscar Wild's biblical drama is known for her profound topics and impressive music. Under the direction of Dominik Beykirch, the top orchestra in Thuringia unfolds its full strength. Critics are enthusiastic about the actress Tamara Banješević in the leading role, which embodies the desperate Salome, who demands the head of the Prophet Jochanaan. The staging not only offers musical highlights, but also visually impressive representations that address the human psyche. The combination of psychological elements and symbolic images is particularly exciting.

The appointments for "Salome" are on October 6th at 4 p.m. and on October 18 at 7:30 p.m. The performance takes 105 minutes without a break.

youthful acting: "definitely" in Erfurt

In the Erfurt Theater Schotte, the audience "definitely" awaits a piece that is designed by the members of the youth theater. In quick, short scenes, the actors tell of their everyday life with social media, the desire for freedom and the pursuit of understanding. The tempos of this performance bring a breath of fresh air to the theater and reflect on the challenges of modern youth. The reviews emphasize the liveliness and authentic representations that many spectators will address.

The performance will take place on October 22nd and 23rd, 2024 at 7 p.m. and has a playing time of 60 minutes without a break.

animal encounters: "animal letters" in Erfurt

The theater Waidspeicher in Erfurt presents "Animal Letters", a figure theater piece by Frank Söhnle. Inspired by TOON Tellegen's book, the piece tells of various animals that address their loneliness and search for community in letters. With a lot of feeling and poetry, the characters are brought to life through puppet games. Above all, the performance invites you to think about your own coexistence and touches with a fine mix of satire and depth.

The piece runs on October 8th and 29th at 7:30 p.m. and lasts 60 minutes without a break.

dance and movement: International dance theater festival in Erfurt

modern adaptation: "The suffering of the young Werther" in Weimar The German National Theater Weimar brings an innovative staging of Goethe's "The Suffers of the Young Werther" on stage. As part of the 275th birthday of Goethe, a dynamic performance is shown that comprises many creative elements and combines the original text with a modern way of presenting. The staging plays with colors and effects to make the underlying emotions tangible and offers both fans and newcomers access to a classic of the literature:

The performances take place on October 10th and 31st at 7:30 p.m. and last 120 minutes without a break.

Details of these and other events can be summarized in the current reporting of www.mdr.de .