Dorian Gray conquers Chemnitz: Fantastic Theater in July!

Dorian Gray conquers Chemnitz: Fantastic Theater in July!

In Chemnitz, impressive cultural highlights are on the program this July. One of the main attractions is the staging of ** “The Portrait of the Dorian Gray” ** in the Küchwald, which is based on the timeless work of Oscar Wilde. On 4th and 5th July at 8 p.m. there is the opportunity to experience the captivating story about Dorian Gray and his obsessed search for eternal youth. As reports MDR, the performance takes place in an exquisite gothic amendment to stone walls and Victorian clothing.

Dorian Gray can be portrayed by a painter and falls in love with his image. In order to keep his beauty forever, he wishes that his portrait ages while he stays untouched by time. This fateful decision leads him on a selfish path and he pledges his soul, so that his portrait bears the traces of his excessive life-and is transformed into an ugly face, as [theater-chemnitz] (https://www.theater-chemnitz.de/spielplan/detail page/das-da-des-dorian-gray) describes.

cultural diversity in July

July in Chemnitz offers much more! This is how the operetta ** “Countess Mariza” ** is performed on the Kriebstein seaside stage. From July 1st to July 12th, visitors can follow the entertaining story about the Countess Mariza, as well as the humorous ** dinnertheater ** with political undertone and the culinary comedy ** "Mayor's silver wedding" ** in the Fresstheater. These events offer a colorful mix of theater, music and educational content.

• dinnentheater : political topics with a delicious menu
• "The portrait of Dorian Gray" : 4th and 5th July, 8pm, Küchwaldbühne
• Countess Mariza : Several appointments on the Kriebstein lake stage
• Mayor's silver wedding : 3rd, 25th and 26th July, Fresstheater

Oscar Wilde's novel from 1891 is not only a classic, but is also considered a visionary in relation to the topics of self -optimization and the excessive cult for youth and beauty. This is how the Cultural Calendar : The novel is a synonym for narcissistic megalomania that is still relevant today.

Take the opportunity to enjoy the multifaceted range of cultural offerings in Chemnitz and to be carried away by the creative staging!