Schauspiel Leipzig: New program We-Songs” surprises with diversity!

Schauspiel Leipzig: New program We-Songs” surprises with diversity!

The program for the 2025/26 season was presented today at the Schauspiel Leipzig with great anticipation. Intendant Enrico Lübbe introduced the exciting motto “We-Songs”, which deals with fundamental social questions. From today, June 19th, theater enthusiasts can purchase their tickets for the coming season. How leipziginfo.de reports, the program features a variety of premieres, revivals and repertoire dates.

This season is all about the themes that shape how we live together. “What defines us as a society?” is the central question, and it's about the stories that define “we”. A colorful program is offered that focuses on classics such as Shakespeare's “What You Want” and Georg Büchner's “Woyzeck,” which address current social issues. Other productions address pasts, present, origins and conflicts. These creative discussions are not only entertaining, but also an invitation to reflect on our social interactions. schauspiel-leipzig.de points out that singing and music are part of these stories, which further enriches the experience for the audience.

A look at the productions

The different directorial approaches this season are particularly exciting. “What You Want” is staged by Pia Richter in a unique combination of Shakespeare's time and the music of Taylor Swift. This shows how flexible and modern theater can be. But classics don't remain untouched either: Nuran David Calis brings Schiller's "Maid of Orleans" to the stage, while Thomas Köck opens up new perspectives with his commissioned work "German Fairy Tales".

Not to be forgotten are the impressive themes in the pieces: Lars Rietzschel's “Crystal Cards” addresses the longing for the past, in the spirit of cultural diversity, as Yade Yasemin Önder deals with in “Bu sözler bizim – The words belong to us”. The difficult topic of patriarchal violence in Maria Milisavljević's “Dust Woman”, which tells of three generations of women, is also hotly debated.

Promotion and inclusion

An important aspect of the new season is the continuation of the inclusive offering, which includes audio description, German sign language and child care. The residency in the former cotton mill will also promote a dialogue between the independent scene and the city theater. This is also reflected in the “4+1” festival, which is planned for June 2026 and is intended to promote young dramatic talent, in the spirit of theater as a place for critical engagement with social structures. From a theater historical perspective, such initiatives play a central role. lexolino.at highlights how theater acts as a mirror of society and thus supports these developments.

The challenge of artistically implementing current social issues accompanies the Schauspiel Leipzig on its journey. All information, schedules and tickets are available on the website schauspiel-leipzig.de available. In addition to the exciting performances, the audience can look forward to a monthly theater day with discounted performances. Be one of the first to take to the stage at Schauspiel Leipzig!