New theater year in Schwerin: 31 premieres and a tent for art!

New theater year in Schwerin: 31 premieres and a tent for art!

Parchim, Deutschland - The Mecklenburg State Theater Schwerin starts the season 2025/26 under the exciting motto "We are here". This season will be under a particularly ambitious sign: Incredible 31 premieres are planned, paired with over 30 concerts by the Mecklenburg Staatskapelle Schwerin and numerous re -recordings as well as special events. General director Hans-Georg Wegner and commercial managing director Christian Schwandt presented the multifaceted program, which focuses on cultural presence in the region, diversity and the proximity to the audience. [Schwerin-lokal.de] reports that the anticipation for the theater experience is twice, since the start of pre-sale on July 4th is due than ever.

A little challenging is the fact that the large house in Schwerin remains temporarily closed due to construction work. In order not to let the audience down, however, the theater tent at the kitchen garden is put into the spotlight. This offers space for 500 spectators and is played with changing productions every eight-week rhythm. Here, theater fans can look forward to classics such as "Die Bat", the musical "Sweeney Todd" and Shakespeare's masterpiece "Hamlet". [ndr.de] notes that the introduction of a tent subscription should ensure continuity and variety.

anniversaries and new formats

Another highlight of the coming season is the 80th anniversary of the young State theater in Parchim. The anniversary season starts with a folk song evening that is under the motto "It can't always stay that way". The Fritz Reuter stage also becomes active and shows three new productions, including the Low German premiere "RUP and Rünner". [ndr.de] This diversity underlines the impressive theater tradition in the region and shows the strength of the Mecklenburg State Theater.

The theater has also made it possible to provide broad access for several generations and formats, such as Georg Büchner's “Woyzeck”. Furthermore, a “music case” is introduced especially for schools, which promotes musical education for young people. The "Späti Deluxe" series and numerous readings and discussion formats are also part of the program to strengthen the dialogues between theater and urban society. [Schwerin-lokal.de] promises that this will bring a fresh wind to the theater landscape.

concert pleasure and special performances

music lovers also get their money's worth. The season offers concert highlights with young conductors and works by composers such as Beethoven, Price, Sibelius and Bonis. A special experience is the recycling concerto by Gregor A. Mayrhofer, which will be amazed at the audience. There are also two premieres in planning: "Sterni and the astronauts" and "Portrait of my mother with ghosts". These works promise to bring a breath of fresh air to the repertoire of the theater.

Overall, the Mecklenburg State Theater is ambitious and annoyed despite economic challenges. It becomes a real festival of culture that invites spectators from all over the region to experience the diversity and wealth of the theater and music scene in a comprehensive program. [ndr.de] reminds that the theater is no longer just a place of performances, but rather an important place in the community as a cultural authority.