Dramaturge

He loses his heart and she loses her shoe – with magical consequences… That’s how succinctly and concisely the climax of one of the most adapted fairy tales in world literature can be summarized. The story of the exploited and humiliated Cinderella has touched and captivated people of all ages since time immemorial. Whether as a film, opera, or ballet – this tale of love, hope, and the unshakable belief that dreams can come true never ceases to fascinate.

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Cinderella

Globe Coburg

A curious apprentice is left alone in his magician's workshop. He secretly attempts a powerful spell – but suddenly everything spirals out of control! The water rises, the brooms dance, and chaos ensues. Will the apprentice be able to control his powers before the master returns, or will he sink in the raging flood of his own high spirits? A turbulent race against time begins...

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Reithalle

In an ice-cold attic in Paris, the poet Rodolfo, the painter Marcello, the philosopher Colline, and the musician Schaunard dream of fame, art, and love: poor in money, yet rich in ideals. A chance knock at the door changes everything: Mimì enters Rodolfo's life. A love ignites, full of passion and hope – but Mimì is terminally ill. It soon becomes clear that even the greatest love cannot defy life's adversities...

La bohème

It's Carnival in Venice. The city is filled with masks and disguises, longings and illusions. Everything is permitted as long as Carnival reigns. In the colorful hustle and bustle of the lagoon city, Duke Urbino, a notorious playboy, pursues every skirt that crosses his path, sending the city's husbands into a panic. But while the men try to protect their wives from the infamous seducer, the wives have long since made plans of their own – defying any male dominance...

A night in Venice

Flower girl Eliza Doolittle unexpectedly becomes involved in a bizarre bet made by phonetics professor Henry Higgins: he wants to turn the uneducated street vendor into a refined lady. A hard and humiliating time begins for Eliza, but she stands up to the drill and shines at Ascot and at the London Diplomatic Ball. Soon, however, she realizes that she has only been a plaything for men and demands respect. For the difference between a lady and a flower girl lies not in her behavior, but in the way she is treated...

My Fair Lady

The penniless Nemorino is madly in love with Adina. But she, clever and self-confident, disdains his clumsy advances. Instead, she promptly becomes engaged to the rich but complacent Captain Belcore. When the quack Dulcamara arrives in the village, Nemorino finds new hope: a love potion is supposed to turn his luck around! What worked for Tristan and Isolde can't hurt him after all. But the longed-for magic never appears. Desperately, he reaches for a double dose – as they say, more is better. And sure enough: suddenly, the entire village women are flocking to him! But is it really the potion that's to blame?

L'elisir d'amore

Salome lives at the decadent court of her mother Herodias and her stepfather Herod, surrounded by intrigue and moral decay. She projects her sensual and erotic desires onto the imprisoned, ascetic prophet Jochanaan – but when he rejects her in disgust, her obsession escalates to monstrous proportions. She demands Jochanaan's head from Herod on a silver platter, thereby sealing her own downfall...

Salome

After an encounter with a mysterious sea monster, Professor Aronax and Ned Land are taken aboard Captain Nemo's submarine, the Nautilus. Together they experience fascinating underwater worlds, sunken cities, and exciting adventures deep beneath the sea. Henrik Albrecht transforms Jules Verne's adventure novel into gripping music with captivating, suspenseful sounds – an extraordinary concert experience!

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Once per season, the First Steps format gives the dancers of the Coburg State Theatre's ballet ensemble the opportunity to premiere their own choreographies. This doesn't just focus on movement: they can also be creative in the areas of stage and costume design, as well as lighting design, and further develop their artistic style. First Steps is a platform for young choreographers who experiment with different dance styles and movement languages ​​and explore new concepts. The musical spectrum is also broad – from classical to pop to hip-hop.

Dramaturge

André Sievers

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 4 - Dec 31, 2025

A night in Venice · Landestheater Coburg

Oct 20, 2025 - Jan 17, 2026

La bohème · Landestheater Coburg

Nov 19, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026

Cinderella · Landestheater Coburg

Jan 24 - Apr 8, 2026

My Fair Lady · Landestheater Coburg

Mar 14 - Jun 13, 2026

L'elisir d'amore · Landestheater Coburg

Past events

Nov 19, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026

Cinderella · Landestheater Coburg

Oct 23 - Nov 17, 2025

The Sorcerer's Apprentice · Landestheater Coburg

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