Dramaturge

For the first time, the Schwerin Ballet brings one of Schwerin's most fascinating stories to the stage: the legends of "Petermännchen" (Little Peter). Jonathan dos Santos and his ballet company breathe new life into these ancient legends by uniting storytelling, music, and movement in a unique ballet production. This innovative approach aims to honor Schwerin's rich tradition and simultaneously build a bridge between past and present. At the same time, the ballet production, Quid si sic, connects people of all generations, allowing them to experience the timeless magic of these legends together.

Quid si sic

Theater tent at Küchengarten

“I fear nothing: Cupid and Fortuna are fighting for me.”

The ambitious Poppea is having an affair with the Roman Emperor Nero. She now gives her former lover Ottone the cold shoulder. When Nero decides to abandon his wife Ottavia in order to make Poppea empress, a rift develops between him and Seneca, his teacher and advisor. Seneca pays for his criticism of the tyrant's actions with his life. Ottavia then forces the distraught Ottone to attempt to assassinate Poppea. But Cupid intervenes…

The Coronation of Poppea

M*Halle, Schweri

Revenge is a dish served cold."

Benjamin Barker returns to London after years of exile – with a new name and sinister intentions. As Sweeney Todd, he opens a barbershop above Mrs. Lovett's bakery on Fleet Street. He wants revenge on Judge Turpin, who once unjustly deported him to Australia in order to steal his wife and daughter. Todd's razor is meant to send Turpin to his doom. The macabre business model he devises with Mrs. Lovett suits him perfectly: a fresh shave is half the battle. The customers who take a seat in Todd's barber's chair end up one floor below – in Mrs. Lovett's meat pies, which soon become incredibly popular. While beggars wander the streets outside and sailors sing of love, madness takes hold of the barber – and sweeps everything away with it.

Dramaturge

Judith Lebiez

Events

Past events

Mar 27 - May 1, 2026

Quid si sic · Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater

Mar 13 - May 3, 2026

The Coronation of Poppea · Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater

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