Magnificent musical The Medicus”: open-air performances in Zwickau!

Magnificent musical The Medicus”: open-air performances in Zwickau!

An epic theatrical event will be brought to the stage in the picturesque setting of the Swan Pond: The musical “The Medicus” will premiere on August 21st, followed by further performances on August 22nd and 23rd, each at 7:30 p.m. This gripping play, based on the best-selling novel by Noah Gordon, brings audiences together in the open air and promises a three-hour spectacle that transports viewers to the 11th century. Loud blick.de The musical is staged by the Theater Plauen-Zwickau, and the quality of the acting already suggests the enthusiasm of the audience.

The preliminary program is a real highlight and offers a medieval experience with jugglers, music and photo points with costumes. After the performance there is the opportunity to experience the actors up close at a meet & greet. “The Doctor” has already captivated over three million viewers in cinemas and seven million on television. The book editions are also a complete success, as eight million copies were sold in Germany and the novel is a hot topic in 35 countries.

The story of Rob Cole

The protagonist, Rob Cole, is an orphan who has the extraordinary talent of predicting death by touch. At a time when medical knowledge is scarce in the Western world, Rob is taken in by a healer who sends him on a dangerous journey to Persia to study under the famous doctor Avicena. To gain his knowledge, he pretends to be a Jew, which endangers his safety in an age of prejudice. This dramatic journey not only leads him to the love of his life, but also to a better understanding of himself. The musical by Iván Macías and Félix Amador is praised by critics as important, both musically and in terms of content. theater-plauen-zwickau.de highlights the first-class musical composition and mentions the stirring melodies that incorporate both classical and contemporary elements.

Creative team and staging

The stage work is presented under the direction of Horst Kupich and Chris Murray, who also takes on the role of the Shah. Friedrich Rau shines in the lead role as Rob Cole and Elisabeth Birgmeier plays his great love Mary. Musically directed by GMD Leo Siberski and choreographed by Sergei Vanaev, the piece shows that the arts are back in fashion when it comes to portraying moving stories. The success of the open-air performances in Plauen is another indication of the appeal of this musical, which moves elegantly between historical themes and emotional narrative threads.

A special feature is the creative translation by Hartmut H. Forche, which received the Musical Award for the best translation in 2025. The high quality and artistic brilliance of “The Medicus” promise to keep the tradition of medieval theater alive. These arts, which once emerged from a religious context, now reflect a changing society and the desire to tell stories in new ways. The fascination for medieval theater forms, which have often met with resistance in recent centuries, is experiencing a renaissance here that amazes audiences.

Tickets for the performances are already available, both in the “Freie Presse” shops and at the theater box office. If you don't want to miss this unique experience, you should secure your seats soon and look forward to an unforgettable journey through the world of “Medicus”!