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    Schauspiel Leipzig

    from Leipzig

    Schauspiel Leipzig is the central city theater of the city, promoting cultural diversity and lively debates. Under the direction of Enrico Lübbe, it offers innovative productions, including formats and international collaborations in three unique venues.

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    Schauspiel Leipzig: The City Theater for Leipzig

    The Schauspiel Leipzig positions itself as a central city theater that reflects the diverse culture and vibrant happenings of the city of Leipzig. Since 2013, artistic director Enrico Lübbe and his team have been implementing the concept of a progressive city theater characterized by aesthetic diversity, distinctive directorial styles, lively debates, and numerous accompanying offerings.

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    The Schauspiel Leipzig has three main venues:

    • Schauspielhaus: The main stage, which has been the primary venue since 1957, accommodates 672 spectators and presents a wide range of productions, from classic plays to modern works[3][5].
    • Diskothek: This venue focuses on contemporary drama and the promotion of young authors[2][3].
    • Residency in the old cotton spinning mill: Here, co-productions and events for freely produced, performative theater take place, often in international collaboration[2][3].

    Mission and Values

    The Schauspiel Leipzig strives to be an open and communicative center of the city. It promotes aesthetic diversity and reflects the differences and interests of the city of Leipzig. Through collaborations with numerous local institutions such as the Gewandhaus, the zoo, the Museum of Fine Arts, and others, the theater aims for a close connection to the urban cultural scene[2][5].

    Inclusion and Participation

    A central aspect of the work of Schauspiel Leipzig is inclusion and participation. The theater offers participatory and theater educational formats that appeal to a diverse audience. It is a leader in the field of audio description and regularly offers performances with live audio description for blind and visually impaired people. Additionally, performances with English surtitles are offered to include an international audience[2][3].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    The Schauspiel Leipzig is committed to sustainable and inclusive theater practice. Through regular participation in renowned festivals such as the Berliner Theatertreffen and the Mülheimer Theatertagen, the theater sets standards in the national and international theater scene. The residency in the old cotton spinning mill serves as a platform for innovative and experimental theater forms that often arise in international collaboration[2][3].

    Through these diverse initiatives and offerings, Schauspiel Leipzig positions itself as a vibrant and central cultural center in Leipzig that reflects and promotes urban diversity and creativity.

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