Dramatic highlights: New plays in the heart of Thuringia!

Dramatic highlights: New plays in the heart of Thuringia!

What's going on in the theater world? Today, November 7, 2025, there are some exciting events in the region that are definitely worth a visit. Whether dance, drama or puppet theater – the stages in the Jena, Rudolstadt and Meiningen areas have a lot to offer!

Dance theater “Beef” in Jena

In the Theaterhaus Jena The dance theater piece “Beef” directed by Andrey Kaydanovskiy is taking place today. Inspired by the biblical story of Abel and Cain, the piece addresses conflicts and disputes within pop culture, particularly hip-hop.

The actors, in black outfits and some with white make-up, deliver an intense and brutal performance. Accompanied by the musical duo RaaDie, the dramatic atmosphere of the performance is reinforced, which ends with a lifeless person. Critic Edith Wolf Perez has already praised the ensemble and described the piece as absolutely worth seeing.

Funny spectacle in Rudolstadt

Another pearl is the play “Molière – the Imaginary Dead Man”. Schiller Theater Rudolstadt. This evening a completely different classic is on the program. Author Nona Fernández presents a modern adaptation of Molière's “The Imaginary Invalid”. In the role of Molière you see the main actor pretending to be dead and meeting his partner.

This fast-paced and funny piece explores themes of theater and legacy. The critical voice Ulrike Kern describes the production as particularly entertaining. Viewers can look forward to 120 minutes full of humor and innuendo, including an intermission.

Exciting puppet theater in Meiningen

The puppet theater “A Murder is Announced” in Meiningen takes viewers on an exciting crime story based on a work by Agatha Christie. Miss Marple is confronted with a seemingly announced death that turns out to be reality. With a three-person puppet ensemble that brings numerous puppets to life, the production ensures a lot of humor and fun.

The performance lasts 90 minutes without an intermission and promises to delight crime fans both young and old.

Musical theater in the Erfurt Opera House

Also the musical theater “I want to live” in Erfurt Opera House stands out from the crowd. The mythical story of Daphne, who flees from the god Apollo and turns into a tree, is told here. Mario Pagotto's modern composition, based on popular sounds from the Weimar band Circle to Square, adds a contemporary touch to the piece.

The topic is expanded to include sexual harassment in the theater, which gives the piece a special depth. On November 29th, those interested will have the opportunity to experience this thrilling performance.

This week's events show how lively and diverse the cultural scene is in the Jena, Rudolstadt and Meiningen area. If you're looking for exciting entertainment, you shouldn't miss these opportunities!

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So feel free to stop by there and find out about the exciting developments in the industry!