In Verona, daily life is overshadowed by the (street) battles between two families, the Montagues and the Capulets. The two patriarchs orchestrate this conflict from their back rooms, constantly fueling the violence. Their children and friends are also riddled with prejudice, making carefree celebration and freedom impossible. Despite their animosity, Romeo and Juliet fall in love and are swept into a maelstrom of hatred and violence that seals their fate. Directed by Charlotte Sprenger, who brings canonical literature into the present with her unique pop aesthetic, Shakespeare's classic becomes a visually stunning plea for the power of love in the face of brutality.

Romeo and Juliet: Tragedy by William Shakespeare

Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden

The war between the brothers Polynices and Eteocles leads to a deep division in Thebes. King Creon refuses to grant the fallen Polynices a proper burial, prompting Antigone to defy the law and pay her brother the last respects. Conflict and violence not only shake the battlefield but also the moral foundations of a patriarchal society. Antigone's act of resistance, punishable by death, shakes the authoritarian system to its core. With his first production at the Hessian State Theatre Wiesbaden, Georgian director Mikheil Charkviani poses the question to a democratic society: How prepared are you to defend your moral values?

Antigone: Tragedy after Sophocles: by Roland Schimmelpfennig

About once a month, two ensemble members introduce themselves to the audience in a more personal way. You can expect a reading from the youth diaries, a concert with the latest break-up playlist, or a relaxed conversation about the beginnings of professional life and bizarre stage experiences. Look forward to a diverse format in the studio!

Actor's Studio: The acting ensemble up close

According to the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, fear is the greatest obstacle to a happy life.

Abdul Aziz Al Khayat

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Feb 21 - Jun 20, 2026

Romeo and Juliet: Tragedy by William Shakespeare · Staatstheater Wiesbaden

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Feb 21 - Jun 20, 2026

Romeo and Juliet: Tragedy by William Shakespeare · Staatstheater Wiesbaden

Oct 24, 2025 - Mar 21, 2026

Antigone: Tragedy after Sophocles: by Roland Schimmelpfennig · Staatstheater Wiesbaden

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