Schauspiel Leipzig: New program We-Sungen surprises with diversity!

Schauspiel Leipzig: New program We-Sungen surprises with diversity!

With great anticipation, the program of the 2025/26 season was presented at the Leipzig. Intrendant Enrico Lübbe presented the exciting motto "We-channels", which deals with fundamental social issues. From today, June 19, theater enthusiasts can acquire their tickets for the coming season. As Leipziginfo.de , the program comes up with a variety of premieres, re-recordings and repertoire.

This season is all about the topics that shape our coexistence. "What makes us a society?" is the central question and it is about the stories that define the "we". A colorful program is offered that focuses on classics such as Shakespeare's "what you want" and Georg Büchner's "Woyzeck" that aims at current social issues. Further productions address past, contemporary, origins and conflicts. These creative clashes are not only entertaining, but also an invitation to reflect on our social coexistence. Schauspiel-leipzig.de indicates that singing and music are part of these stories, which enriches the experience for the audience.

A look at the productions

The different director's approaches this season are particularly exciting. So "what you want" by Pia Richter is staged in a unique connection between Shakespeare's time and the music of Taylor Swift. This shows how flexible and modern the theater can be. But classics also do not remain unaffected: Nuran David Calis brings Schiller's “Virgin of Orleans” to the stage, while Thomas Köck opens up new perspectives with his order work “German Fairy Tales”.

not to forget the impressive topics in the pieces: Lars Rietzschel's "crystal cards" addresses the longing for the past, in line with the cultural diversity, as they treat Yade Yasemin Önder in "Bu sözler bizim - the words". The difficult topic of patriarchal violence in Maria Milisavljević's "dust woman", which tells of three generations of women, is also hotly discussed

funding and inclusion

An important aspect of the new season is the continuation of the inclusive offer, which includes audio description, German sign language and childcare. The residence in the former cotton mill will also promote a dialogue between the free scene and the city theater. This is also reflected in the festival "4+1", which is planned in June 2026 and is intended to promote the dramatic offspring, in the spirit of the theater as a place of critical examination of social structures. From a theater -historical point of view, such initiatives play a central role. lexolino.at emphasizes how theater acts as a mirror of society and thus supports these developments.

The challenge of artistically implementing current social issues accompany the drama Leipzig on his way. All information, game plans and tickets can be found on the website acting-leipzig.de . In addition to the exciting performances, the audience can look forward to a monthly theater day with discounted ideas. Are one of the first to go on the stage of the Leipzig stage!