Briseis and Spourgitis – they don't know each other, but one thing they know immediately: they must be enemies. Their parents are. Because their cities are at war. Amidst the merciless din of war, the two young people find themselves in silence. They meet inside the wooden Trojan Horse. They are observed by Hermes, the messenger of the gods, who shares his own unique perspective on war and what truly matters. Using motifs from Greek mythology, Henner Kallmeyer tells a story about humanity: about friendship, forgiveness, love – and the courage to see beyond boundaries.

Troy!: by Henner Kallmeyer

Wartburg

High in the sky float Cloud Flutter and Cloud Fluffy. From there, the world looks like a colorful picture book. Curious, they descend, become mist, and feel the grass beneath them. They want to know: What does a poppy smell like? How does an apple tree grow? What does a bee do? It is a sensory tale about growth—of nature, humankind, and the earth. Poetically and with wonder, the clouds drift, constantly in motion, with curiosity through the wonders of this world.

When clouds grow: A poetic storytelling theatre piece by Emel Aydoğdu

Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden

On the last day of the year, the evil wizard Beelzebub Irrwitzer and his aunt, the witch Tyrannja Vamperl, find themselves in trouble because they haven't caused enough destruction and suffering in the world. Now, only a powerful magic potion can save them: the satanarchaeolügenialcoholic Wish-Punch! But two spies from the High Council of Animals, Maurizio the cat and Jakob the raven, devise an extraordinary plan in a race against time to avert disaster. Will the animals succeed in saving the world?

The satanarchaeolidealcoholic wish-punch

Nicky runs away from home because she can no longer bear it there and would prefer to forget. Singer Gabriela, on the other hand, struggles desperately to remember. The two men's world is out of joint - until the day they meet each other. Together they discover not only the power of friendship, but also the magic of opera. A story that touchingly connects the lives of two generations.

When we didn't know who we were

"Butterflies weigh almost nothing. They are very light. As light as when the sun twitches its eyelashes, as if it were blinded by the light and its eyes were blinking red and yellow. Butterflies are like the sneezing of the rainbow."

The Butterfly Workshop

With the production of this year's family play, Emel Aydoğdu, artistic co-director of the Young State Theater, introduces herself to the Wiesbaden audience as a director. This year, the focus is on Italy's most famous children's book character: Pinocchio.

Pinocchio

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? This question arises not only when looking in the mirror, but also in the visual worlds of advertising and social media. We constantly examine ourselves, comparing ourselves to others. Can only those who are beautiful be lovable and successful? Why do beauty ideals so strongly influence us? Liv Strömquist explores this question in her 2021 graphic novel. Satirically and entertainingly, she combines current discourse, history, and theory, giving voice to figures such as Snow White's stepmother, Empress Sissi, and media stars like Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian.

Maurizia Bachnick

Events

Upcoming events

May 8, 2026

In the Hall of Mirrors · Staatstheater Wiesbaden

Past events

Feb 27 - Mar 24, 2026

Troy!: by Henner Kallmeyer · Staatstheater Wiesbaden

Jan 15, 2026

When clouds grow: A poetic storytelling theatre piece by Emel Aydoğdu · Staatstheater Wiesbaden

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