Suppressed truth: Maleen fights for justice in the Moorkatenoper!
The Schwerin-Mueß open-air museum becomes the stage for “De Moorkatenoper”. Don't miss the performance on July 18th! Win tickets!

Suppressed truth: Maleen fights for justice in the Moorkatenoper!
The beautiful Schwerin-Mueß open-air museum will be the backdrop for a very special theater piece in the next few days: the Fritz Reuter stage will bring the Low German musical “De Moorkatenoper” to the stage. This gripping play revolves around young Maleen, who has to assert herself in a fight against the powerful in her village. Her brother, found murdered while poaching, is at the center of her rebellion. Maleen, who no longer wants to put up with flimsy explanations, finds support from one of her brother's friends and together they set out to find the truth. [Nordkurier].
The plot follows Maleen, who refuses to accept her brother's death as an accident. Instead, she is faced with the reality that he was murdered. Despite her father's lessons about the immutability of the world, she decides to speak out and seek the truth. At a time when she is busy living a meager life, she increasingly comes into conflict with the authorities. Her journey not only tests her courage, but also shows her determination not to want to be subordinated Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater.
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The film is directed by Dirk Audehm and musical direction by Martin Schelhaas. What is particularly noteworthy is that actor Lemmi Lembcke will be on stage together with a Low German ensemble. The performances are planned until July 18, 2025, and there are already some fixed dates: The performances will take place from June 26th to 29th and from July 3rd to 6th, among others. For anyone interested in securing tickets, advance sales begin on the first day of the box office opening of the previous month, and it is advisable to act early so as not to miss out on any of the coveted seats Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater.
If you are looking for a cultural highlight in Schwerin and are looking for an exciting theater experience, you cannot miss “De Moorkatenoper”! Visit the open-air museum and experience how the history of Maleen captivates viewers.