Theater magic in Parchim: New program inspires young and old!

Theater magic in Parchim: New program inspires young and old!

The Parchimer Kulturmühle has developed into a true magnet for theater lovers in recent weeks. On the first weekend in July, the Schwerin ballet converted the stage into an impressive spectacle, which many spectators captivated. But that is only the beginning: In the coming season, the Parchimer stage will become home for further divisions of the [Mecklenburg State Theater] (https://www.mecklenburgisches-staattheater.de due to the construction-related closure of the Great House in Schwerin.

The program is rich and exciting! The Fritz-Reuter stage is planning three premieres in Parchim before the new pieces in the Schwerin M*Halle are shown. The highlight will be the premiere of the Low German comedy "Deutste Strump" by Hans Balzer on October 10th, followed by the Schwerin premiere on October 16. The entire anticipation is reinforced by the staging of Adelheid Müther, which wants to inspire the audience with two modern comedies from January.

Current and upcoming performances

The first months of next year offer a varied program for theater goers. From January 23, "Rup un Rünner" (Low German premiere) will be shown in Parchim, followed by "Kolle Witte Mann" from March 27th. Another highlight is the folk song evening "It can't always stay that way", which recognizes the 80th anniversary of the theater in Parchim on September 20th.

But beyond the next few months it goes exciting! In 2026 Parchim will celebrate its 800th birthday, and the theater was committed to the performance of "The Festival Committee" on May 30th. In addition, on June 3, 2026, the Mecklenburg State Chapel gives a festival concert in the Kulturmühle, which heralds the anniversary year.

theater and social commitment

The support association "Spot!" e. V., which was launched on October 7, 2008, plays an important role in the Parchim theater landscape. With around 50 members, the association pursues the goal of introducing more people into the world of theater, especially children and young people. Among other things, he supports projects that promote access to young people to the young State Theater. The theater is not only a place of entertainment, but also a room for intercultural exchange.

The city of Parchim also attaches great importance to cultural activities and sees itself as a guardian of cultural liveliness. The cultural office offers support for individuals and groups in organizing various events and the use of urban areas. These measures strengthen cultural funding in and around Parchim and are part of a comprehensive strategy to maintain and expand the local cultural heritage, as shown on the city's website.

All of these events and initiatives impressively show that Parchim has a lively cultural scene to offer. The anticipation for the upcoming performances is great, and the audience can already look forward to many unforgettable theater evenings!