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Start: 2025-05-04T18:00:00
Location: Staatstheater Mainz

Staatstheater Mainz presents a diverse lineup of theatrical performances that transport audiences through a world of creativity and storytelling. From the legendary Rudi Carrell's life journey and Greek mythology's most beautiful woman to the whimsical adventures of a little witch, each show offers a unique artistic experience. As the stage brings to life tales from the past, present, and imagined futures, audiences are invited to connect with stories that resonate across cultures and time. Dive into an exploration of captivating narratives, intricate characters, and unforgettable performances.

From Stage to Myth: A Journey Through Staatstheater Mainz's Captivating Performances

The Staatstheater Mainz presents an enthralling lineup of plays and musicals, each unraveling intriguing narratives and showcasing the talents of diverse performers. From Rudi Carrell's ironic reflection on showmanship to the whimsical world of 'The Neverending Story', these performances promise rich storytelling and unforgettable experiences. Through these events, audiences are invited to explore cultural and historical themes, while enjoying the artistry of both classic and contemporary productions.

Diverse Dramas and Captivating Performances: A Journey Through German Theatre

Step into a world of artistic brilliance at the Staatstheater Mainz, where timeless tales and contemporary narratives come alive. From the enchanting operetta of 'The Beautiful Helena' to the gripping play 'The End of Eddy', each performance offers a unique exploration of human emotions and societal themes. Join us as we journey through captivating musicals, operas, plays, and ballets, showcasing the creativity and talent of remarkable performers and creators.

Staatstheater Mainz: Unveiling Timeless Tales and Modern Narratives

Staatstheater Mainz's upcoming season promises an eclectic mix of storytelling and performance art that delves into timeless myths, modern dilemmas, and riveting dramas. From the legendary tales of Greek mythology in 'The Beautiful Helena' to the poignant journey of identity in 'The End of Eddy', each event offers a unique exploration of human experience and cultural heritage. Join us as we delve deep into the narratives, performances, and themes that make this season at Staatstheater Mainz a must-see for any theater enthusiast.

Cultural Odyssey: A Dive into Staatstheater Mainz's Diverse Theatrical Line-Up

Staatstheater Mainz presents a captivating season filled with diverse theatrical experiences. From classic operettas and plays to contemporary dance performances, the lineup features works that span cultures, histories, and genres. With talented performers and innovative creative teams, audiences can expect to be both entertained and challenged by the stories unfolding on stage. Whether diving into Greek mythology, exploring the human condition, or celebrating dance, there's something for everyone at this renowned cultural venue.

Exploring Theatrical Masterpieces at Staatstheater Mainz

David  T. Meyer

Luise Ehl

Christoph Iacono

Lisa Eder

Anna Steffens

Denis Larisch

Bela  Milan Uhrlau

Daniel Mutlu

Holger Kraft

Martin Herrmann

Friedrich Brückner

Jens Mackenthun

Charly Härtel

KD Schmidt

Lucia Vonrhein

Boris C. Motzki

Frederik Wollek

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It's no wonder that Viennese-born Fritz Kreisler was familiar with the "Viennese style," which is reflected in the collection of character pieces entitled Alt-Wiener Tanzweisen (Old Viennese Dance Tunes) : "Liebesfreud," "Liebesleid ," and "Schön Rosmarin" ( Love's Joy), "Liebesleid," and "Schön Rosmarin" (Beautiful Rosemary) are three charming miniatures, exhilarating and catchy, the second also somewhat elegiac—but all three with melodic wit and elegance. It's a true curiosity that the composer Fritz Kreisler long concealed the fact that he himself composed his encores for violin recitals, which often appear as stylistic copies. Kreisler himself liked to play them as encores, and for many soloists, they are still part of the "musical confectionery" with which the audience is treated to a sweet end to the concert.

7th Symphony Concert

Sky Night is a dance-theatre piece about friendship, identity, and the mysteries of the universe. Five dancers transform their passion for the stars into an exploration of what it means to experience change, to face an uncertain world, and to belong.

Sky Night (UA)

With In the Poppy Field, Paloma Muñoz invites the audience on an intense, sensual journey in which the bodies on stage exist beyond function and efficiency. Together with ten dancers, Muñoz explores liminal spaces—between past and future, animal and human, violence and tenderness—creating a world in which conventions dissolve and new forms of connection become possible. The group reveals itself in its raw, resistant presence—unbounded, norm-free, and vibrant. Disorganized and pulsating, the dancers become a community inhabited by animals, molecules, and desires.

In the Poppy Field (UA)

In a strict Calvinist community in the north of Scotland, young Bess falls in love with Jan, a Norwegian who works on a nearby oil rig. Shortly after their wedding, Jan narrowly survives a serious accident that leaves him paralyzed from the waist down. As a substitute for their now impossible physical relationship, Jan encourages his wife to sleep with other men and to tell him about it. Strengthened by her love and her faith, Bess goes against the moral code of her community and sacrifices herself for Jan, who feels increasingly better the further she pushes her own boundaries...

Breaking the Waves

What, you play the violin? That's totally old school. Why, actually? Malte Arkona, Mr. KIKA, Tigerentenclub, and today's most sought-after presenter for young concert formats, asks the rising stars what drew them to their instrument and discovers with you the personal stories behind these highly talented musicians.

3. Concert for young people

Seven times this season, members of the Mainz Philharmonic State Orchestra and guests will perform Sunday matinees in the foyer of the Grand Hall. Here, various ensembles cultivate the rich genre of chamber music and present works of their own choosing – from great classics to rare chamber music works.

Sunday matinee in May

Opera is a big word! Sometimes you don't need many ingredients to experience a piece of musical theater: A string instrument sounds beautiful – but can also creak and scratch stubbornly. A singing voice is pleasing to the ears – but they say it can sometimes shatter glass!

Who wants a piece of the pie? (AT)

"I dedicate the composition The Dance of 21 to all those who, with strength, struggle, and faith, rebel within themselves every day, to those who tirelessly defend hope and deeper humanity, to those who, without knowing it or caring, become the new model for the future."

8th Symphony Concert

Representatives of Italian church music will gather in Mainz Cathedral for the 9th Symphony Concert. Giovanni Gabrieli, born in 1554, was a Venetian church musician at St. Mark's Basilica in Venice and one of the most important musicians of the Venetian School at the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque. His avant-garde work attracted musicians from all over Europe to Venice. His most famous student was the German Heinrich Schütz. He made early use of the basso continuo in his works, and his Sonata pian' e forte contains some of the earliest dynamic markings, i.e. markings for the specific use of volume in music. The works of the German Baroque, which culminated in the music of J.S. Bach, are based on this tradition, the roots of which lie in this very Venetian school under Giovanni Gabrieli.

9th Symphony Concert

Mainz Cathedral

What would your last day on earth look like? Perhaps you've already thought about what you would say and do if you knew him beforehand. Would you spend it alone or with the people you love? Would there perhaps be room for a new friendship?

Pretty last friends

Commandant Fahrenberg has seven trees in the Westhofen concentration camp fitted with crossbeams: each of these seven crosses is intended for one of the men who managed to escape from the camp that morning. After seven days, six men have been captured or died – only the seventh cross remains free.

The Seventh Cross

In Sugar Rush, dance transforms the physical exertion of labor into the indulgent fruits of pleasure. Inspired by the traditional act of pounding grapes—a truly Rhenish-Hessian motif—the choreography explores the interplay of collective labor and individual gratification.

Sugar Rush (UA)

Viola is separated from her brother Sebastian in a shipwreck and comes ashore in Illyria. Here she decides to go to work for Duke Orsino under the name Cesario, disguised as a page. The Duke likes the young nobleman and sends him as a messenger to Olivia, whom he adores. Viola, who has fallen in love with the Duke, suffers from these errands. To her delight, Olivia rejects Orsino's advances, as she has sworn to mourn her deceased brother for seven years - but then falls in love with the supposed youth Cesario. 

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