Performances at the Leipzig & Halle Theater in July: 5 distinctive plays to watch

Performances at the Leipzig & Halle Theater in July: 5 distinctive plays to watch

In July 2025, theater enthusiasts in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt are in for a treat with a variety of noteworthy events scheduled. From classic dramas to contemporary performances, there's something for everyone.

The 28th Burgtheatersommer, held at the historic moated castle of Roßlau, Saxony-Anhalt, is a highlight. Running from July 15 for five weeks, this open-air theater festival offers an opulent production of Shakespeare’s *Hamlet*, a children’s fairy tale, and improvisation theatre. Tickets for evening events can be purchased online, while children's theatre is free of charge.

Besides the Burgtheatersommer, the Anhaltisches Theater in Dessau offers a weekly program featuring puppet shows and other theatrical performances throughout July. The venue is well-known for its diverse range of plays and cultural events.

In Leipzig, the Lofft - Das Theater will host the dance theater piece "Opening" by the Forward Dance Company. This mixed-ability dance group, founded in 2020 at the Free Production House, gained recognition for their "Swan Lake" interpretation at the Biennale in Venice and opening the Kunstfest in Weimar.

Meanwhile, at the Barockgarten of the Gohlis Castle, the play "Pension Schöller" by Wilhelm Jacoby and Carl Laufs is being performed. This comedy revolves around a wealthy retiree who checks into a pension with peculiar guests, leading to absurd moments that make people laugh.

The New Schauspiel Leipzig is staging "Payment Not Accepted", a comedy by Dario Fo, about people who steal from supermarkets due to rising prices, and the subsequent attempts to hide their crime from the police and loved ones.

In Halle, the open-air theater production "Alles wird gut, alles wird anders" by Lutz Hübner is being played in the moat of the Moritzburg. This play tells the story of different people's lives and dreams in a pub, serving as a commentary on our way of dealing with history.

The puppet theater production "Hey Puppy", telling the story of a sex puppet who wants to break out of her role and become a crash test dummy, serving as a journey out of the patriarchal system towards a future full of friendship and solidarity, is being performed at the Ost-Passage Theater in Leipzig.

For those interested in live music events, the Freilichtbühne Peißnitz in Halle will host the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert on July 4, while the BigXthaPlug concert will take place in Gräfenhainichen (Ferropolis) on July 5. Semino Rossi concert is scheduled for August 1 at NaturTheater in Bad Elster, although it is close to July.

For theater, opera, and ballet events in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia, the website FERNSEHEN | artour provides tips and dates. At the Puppet Theater Halle, Matthias Brenner is directing "Die Leichenoper".

Lastly, the New Theater Halle premiered a play named "Penthesile:a:s", marking actress Sandra Huelller's directorial debut. Meanwhile, students from the Leipzig University of Music and Theater will now be prepared for their careers in Cologne. The Leipzig University of Music and Theater is ending its acting training at the nt Halle.

1. A diverse range of events are scheduled in July 2025 to cater to the interest of lifestyle enthusiasts, including fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, and education-and-self-development.
2. Theater lovers can enjoy numerous performances in various cities, such as the dance theater piece "Opening" in Leipzig or the Burgetheatersommer in Roßlau, Saxony-Anhalt, which features Shakespeare’s "Hamlet" and improvisation theatre.
3. Music enthusiasts can attend concerts by Lynyrd Skynyrd, BigXthaPlug, and Semino Rossi, and those passionate about puppet shows can catch "Hey Puppy" in Leipzig or "Die Leichenoper" at the Puppet Theater Halle.
4. For comprehensive information about theater, opera, ballet events, and updates on performances in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia, one can visit the FERNSEHEN | artour website.

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