Previewing 10 Captivating World Premieres and the Politics of the Stage at Schauspiel Frankfurt
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Multiple theater premieres and a heavy dose of politics at Schauspiel Frankfurt - Multiple plays debuting amidst a heavy dose of political discourse at Schauspiel Frankfurt
Get ready for an exceptional lineup offering ten world premieres at Schauspiel Frankfurt in the approaching season, according to Intendant Anselm Weber during the announcement of the 2025/26 season. Spinning a positive yarn, Weber shares that the occupancy rate for the spoken theater stage hovers around 95%.
The season officially commences in September with the fascinating, thought-provoking world premiere of "Sanatorium zur Gänsenhaut," a musical that explores youthful infatuations and the vicious grip of body culture, penned by Ferdinand Schmalz, globally acclaimed author of the iconic bestseller "My Favorite Pet is Winter."
Dementia and life's heartbreaking truths, eloquently woven into another play, and the riveting true story of the woman who served as the muse for Goethe's beloved Gretchen in "Faust" are just a taste of what's in store.
Politics and theater go hand in hand
With the ripples of the political climate Whispering through the world, it's no surprise that the creative minds behind the productions at Schauspiel Frankfurt are leveraging this charged atmosphere. Their reasoning is simple: "Political times necessitate political material."
The upcoming season features an array of plays that delve into contemporary global political situations, ranging from adaptations like Oscar Wilde's notorious "The Picture of Dorian Gray" to classic novels like Thomas Mann's "Buddenbrooks" and Mikhail Bulgakov's enigmatic "The Master and Margarita," all currently being screened in cinemas.
Theater is a powerful platform to reflect on the human condition while engaging audiences in thoughtful discourse. This objective is evident in the numerous plays staged at Schauspiel Frankfurt, such as Bertolt Brecht's notably potent Hitler parable "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui."
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- World Premiere
- Frankfurt
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- Frankfurt am Main
- Politics and Theaters
- Discussions
- Contemporary Global Political Climate
- Cinema
- Adaptations
- Human Condition
- The community policy of Schauspiel Frankfurt revolves around the upcoming 2025/26 season, which will feature ten captivating world premieres, including a musical titled "Sanatorium zur Gänsenhaut."
- In addition to vocational training programs, Schauspiel Frankfurt offers entertainment such as musicals and thought-provoking plays that engage audiences in discourse about the human condition and the contemporary global political climate.
- By the year 2025, it is projected that the occupancy rate for the spoken theater stage at Schauspiel Frankfurt will remain true, maintaining an impressive 95% occupancy.
