Name: Ballet Gala: Connexion #5
Start: 2026-05-31T17:00:00
Location: Theater tent at Küchengarten

Jonathan dos Santos

Brian Scalini

Nicola Wills

Ana Isabel Casquilho

Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater

"Therefore, be good and show yourselves in an exemplary manner, let imagination, with all its choirs, reason, intellect, feeling, passion, but, remember well! not without folly."

Faust, Mephisto, Gretchen, Marthe Schwerdtlein, Wagner, Valentin, Witch, Pupil, Lieschen, Director, Poet, Merry Person, Archangel, Lord, Earth Spirit, Chorus of Angels, Chorus of Women, Chorus of Disciples, Strollers of all kinds, Ghosts, Merry Companions, Witch's Beasts, Evil Spirit, Voice from Above, a Poodle – all roles from Goethe's Faust that would guarantee a large theater the employment of an entire acting company. The Young State Theater Parchim will entrust this burden to a single actor. In a fast-paced hour, he presents the master's greatest work with wit, pathos, and a close connection to the audience. A must-see not only for Faust aficionados and Goethe fans.

Faust – A Solo

Hagenow

Kulturmühle Parchim

Rostock

Sundhagen School Center

"We are at the bottom of the ocean. A true universe within itself."

The year is 1868. The latest newspaper reports tell of the mysterious disappearance of ships on the high seas! Where have the ships gone? Young explorers Nadine and Pierre have many theories about what could be behind it: Is there a monster in the sea? Is this monster eating the ships? Who has seen the monster? A giant prehistoric octopus, a whirlpool?

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

"This is not life, this is the law."

Tessa Ensler is one of the best. As a criminal defense attorney, she is unbeatable, defending countless men accused of sexual assault with skillful negotiation strategies and compelling success under cross-examination. Whether the perpetrator is guilty or not is irrelevant to her, because in the courtroom, only the legal truth counts. Tessa is concerned with solid evidence, with gaps in the victims' testimonies, with upholding the presumption of innocence, and with fighting for the justice system. A system in which she, as one of the few, has made a career and in which she believes with the deepest conviction. Until something happens that she never thought possible. Tessa herself becomes the victim of a sexual assault. Her life threatens to collapse. But Tessa decides to fight. From defense attorney, she becomes prosecutor herself and experiences the proceedings in the courtroom, the accusations and prejudgments, now from the other perspective.

Prima Facie

M*Halle, Schweri

Unbound – Bigonzetti, Foniadakis, Smith is an evening that takes you on a journey through diverse dance styles . Ballet Schwerin showcases its versatility, moving from the elegance of pointe work to the freedom of barefoot dance , from classical ballet to powerful, contemporary dance. The performance blends classical music with folk rhythms, allowing the dancers to explore different forms of movement. Shifting from the austere beauty of classical ballet to the raw energy of contemporary dance, the dancers challenge body and mind to adapt and transform. With every step, they break down the boundaries of tradition , demonstrating that dance can be both powerful and liberating.

Unbound – Bigonzetti, Foniadakis, Smith

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.

Sweeney Todd

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

"At the beginning of every performance, I always say, 'It doesn't matter at all, today I'm only going half speed.' And at some point, I open my eyes and realize I'm going full throttle, the sweat is just pouring down my face... and catharsis!"

The curtain rises, come what may. And hopefully, no one notices that quite a few things are going wrong in this comedy – and not just for the couple in the play. They've accidentally invited not only their good friend and her new partner to the dinner party, but also her ex-husband. Under no circumstances can the two of them meet. In a series of ludicrous actions, the couple tries to cover up the mishap and prevent disaster as best they can. But there's even more turmoil behind the scenes! Right at the beginning of the play, one of the actors simply can't remember his lines. He thought just moments ago that he was there to do some voice-over work...

In the wrong movie

When Claire's sister Luise goes to study in the USA, Claire takes over her apartment and joins Luise's successful fashion vlog. "Heimatkleid" (Homeland Dress) is the first label she's supposed to present. The concept – production without exploitation, sewn in Germany – sounds plausible, and the dress looks good too.

The traditional dress

I will love you, I will love you,
I will love you far beyond death." (Rio Reiser)

The Florida Bar was the most beautiful dive in town, and in times of hate and autocorrect, a shining refuge for all those seeking love, intoxication, and theory-fueled conversations. The most intense and insightful days and nights were those when Sugar made the Florida Bar his home. Sugar's glorious irrationality and razor-sharp intellect had always been a source of hope and joy for us, enabling us not only to endure the present but also to savor it. "And it's about love," Sugar would often say. "How am I supposed to understand you without love? How can I listen to you if there's no love? That's just a job. But I want to love you! I want to take away your fear of the future and make the present the best time of your life!" That was Sugar. But now Sugar had left without saying goodbye, and here we sat in the Florida Bar, wondering what would happen next. Was there still enough love left? Within us? And enough recklessness, intelligence, and anarchy? And why is the Florida Bar the only place of exuberance and dialectical thinking in this town? "Well," Sugar would have said, "Nobody's perfect. Not this town, not this country, and certainly not the lover. The lover doesn't want a long life, he wants the great feeling." And I think Sugar is right, because whatever the question is, the answer can only be: I will love you. Following the successful premiere of the Western Chico Zitrone in the Valley of Hope, the renowned actor and director Milan Peschel, together with the Schwerin acting ensemble, has developed a new theatrical evening brimming with love.

I will love you

“That's best, you sprinkled the logo from the GREEN on the urn and replaced it with Conchita Wurst!”

Not even death can be peaceful anymore. The funeral for company boss Gernot Steinfels was perfectly planned. The community had gathered, the pastor was ready, the wreath was arranged. Then, a heated discussion erupted within the management team of "Feinwäsche Steinfels GmbH" (Steinfels Fine Laundry Ltd.). Some of the company's female employees felt excluded by the text on the wreath's ribbon, "In deep mourning, your employees," and the marketing department feared a social media backlash. Horst Bohne, the prospective managing director, wanted no use for such "wokeness" as gender asterisks. And so, a clash ensued between Boomers and Generation Z, between feminists and conservatives, about Me Too, sexist corporate advertising, body shaming…

Kolle witte Mann

Theater Putbus

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

“O horrible confusions of life, we hang here by the red thread!” – so begins the anthem of the Gallows Brothers by Christian Morgenstern (1871-1914).

And isn't it sometimes helpful to see things with a bit of gallows humor?
Morgenstern himself wrote that "gallows poetry" was a kind of worldview, and that one sees the world differently from the perspective of the gallows. With his gallows songs, he wanted to "spread a little intellectual lightness, cheerfulness, and freedom, to enliven the imagination, to thaw just a little of the music of the soul frozen in the post horn." Fifty years later, Marcel Reich-Ranicki recommended all the gallows songs in his canon of German-language poetry.

Poems like "The Picket Fence," "Sophie, the Hangman's Maid," and "The Moon Sheep" are legendary; "The Werewolf" is even part of the school curriculum. "You laugh yourself silly," Tucholsky already remarked, "and afterwards, having grown more serious, admire a profound lyricism that only veers into the playful at the last moment—and realize in the end that you've learned a philosophical sentence."

Dead Poets Society

Ballet Schwerin presents an extraordinary celebration of dance. This season, we are delighted to welcome world-renowned international ballet stars who will grace the stage with breathtaking performances. Alongside these distinguished guest artists, our talented company will showcase its exceptional versatility, collaborating with both established and emerging choreographers. Under the artistic direction of our Ballet Director, Jonathan dos Santos, the company will present captivating new works that highlight the dynamic and innovative spirit of Ballet Schwerin.