Theater summer hit: Alice in Wonderland enchants Bautzen until July!

Theater summer hit: Alice in Wonderland enchants Bautzen until July!

The Bautzen Theater summer is an institution that has not only conquered the hearts of the locals, but also that of numerous visitors from the region. This year's, the 29th edition of the Theater summer brought the colorful musical "Alice in Wonderland" to the stage. The premiere took place in the picturesque Ortenburg, and the atmosphere was solved and sociable from the start, which was not least due to the festively disguised guests, including District Administrator Udo Witschas and the mayor, who as a "crazy hat maker" attracted everyone's attention. As reports MDR, the staging remains close to the famous template of Lewis Carroll and thus offers a pleasure for the whole family.

director Lutz Hillmann, who has already headed 28 of the 29 productions of the theater summer, relies on imaginatively designed stage sets and costumes. The costume designer Katharina Lorenz has designed elaborate costumes that underline the color spectrum of history. The performances take place in June and July 2025, and over 30,000 spectators are expected. A truly colorful summer theater that is very popular with its offer in the region.

services and information about the event

A few useful services around the Bautzen Theater summer are also available for all visitors. This includes an early bird discount that ensures up to 5 euros savings per card when ordering a ticket until June 11th. After the premiere, a surcharge of 2 euros is due, while a surcharge of 3 euros per card is charged at the box office. Tickets can be conveniently booked and printed out via "Ticketdirect" until shortly before the start of the event. Various parking facilities are available for arrival, including the recommended parking garages "Parkhaus Centrum" at the Theater and the Kornmarkt-Center Bautzen. However, it is advisable to plan about 15 minutes on foot from downtown parking spaces, as there are no parking spaces in the courtyard of the Ortenburg.

Visitors don't have to worry about the weather either, because the performances take place even in unfavorable conditions. It is not allowed to rain umbrellas, but rain capes can be purchased on site. The decision about possible shifts or cancellation of the performance is made on site. Gastronomic offers in the courtyard of the Bautzener Ortenburg take care of the physical well-being of the visitors, and there are also a theater summer lottery with tickets for only 0.50 euros, the proceeds of which will benefit the theater's child and youth work.

events and exhibitions

Particularly gratifying for families: On June 25th and July 6th, special family days are offered, where the cards are available at reduced prices. The box office opens 60 minutes before the start of the performance in the courtyard of the Ortenburg. In order to further strengthen the connection to art, there is also access to the Sorbian Museum, during the time when it is unfolded. In the foyer of the Burgtheater, costume designs are exhibited by Katharina Lorenz, which also enable an exciting journey through the fantasy world of the staging.

The Bautzen Theater summer is a cultural highlight for the region and captivates both locals and tourists. If you look forward to the performances and want to experience the hustle and bustle around the event, you should take care of tickets quickly. For more information, the website of the Theater Bautzen is the best starting point. Be there when the summer fairy tale is told on stage!