Play Leipzig
The Schauspiel Leipzig sees itself as Leipzig's municipal theater. Aesthetic diversity as a response to the diversity that defines the city of Leipzig, concise directorial handwriting, lively debates and numerous accompanying offers characterize the style of the house. Since 2013, artistic director Enrico Lübbe and his team have been implementing their concept of a progressive municipal theater in line with the diversity and range of interests that can be experienced in Leipzig on a daily basis.
The theater has three venues. Characteristic of the programmatic work at the Schauspielhaus are scenic double bills in which antiquity and the present are reflected and encountered, but the repertoire is also characterized by the examination of epochal classics and the discussion of issues of the recent past.
The Diskothek venue is dedicated exclusively to contemporary drama and the sustainable promotion of young authors.
The Residenz in the old cotton mill in Plagwitz has also established itself internationally as a co-production and event venue for freely produced performative theater.
For guests of the city and audiences with an international background, Schauspiel Leipzig regularly offers performances with English surtitles.
Good to know
Openings
- The stated opening hours refer to the box office of Schauspiel Leipzig.
The box office for the main stage and the backstage opens one hour before the performance begins.
The box office in the Residenz and in the other smaller venues opens 30 minutes before the start of the performance. Price info
- Prices vary according to price category, seating group, repertoire and premiere.
The following applies to the main stage and backstage: Reserved tickets must be collected at least 30 minutes before the start of the performance.
The following applies to Foyer 1, the Diskothek, the Residenz in der Baumwollspinnerei and the ag(o)ra: Reserved tickets must be collected up to 20 minutes before the start of the event.Information on reduced prices: LEIPZIG CARD/ LEIPZIG REGIO CARD users receive a 10% discount on the ticket price for all performances at Schauspiel Leipzig and in the Residenz in der Baumwollspinnerei for which a discount is granted (excluding guest performances and special events). Children up to 14 years, trainees, Guests in wheelchairs, severely disabled persons, volunteers (Federal Voluntary Service, Voluntary Social Year, Voluntary Military Service) and refugees refugees receive reduced admission. Citizens' allowance recipients can purchase tickets at the box office for €3. Holders of a valid Leipzig Pass receive a 50% discount. Discounts are granted subject to availability and on presentation of the relevant ID. Only one discount can be claimed per event. Discounts may be waived for concerts, guest performances, special events and events with severely limited seating capacity as well as events with a regular admission price of less than €9. Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for individual guests
Suitable for the Elderly
Foreign Language
- German, English
Accessibility
- Saxony Barrier-FreeNotes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:
- The Schauspielhaus is accessible for wheelchair users.
- 6 wheelchair spaces in the auditorium.
- Wheelchair-accessible WC: door 95 cm, 210x120 cm in front, 70 cm next to WC
- Tactile guidance system with an attention strip leading into the building, handrails, relief panels for ground/parquet floor.
- Introduction to the stage/play suitable for the blind, including tactile costume parts.
- Guide dogs are permitted.
- At least 1 performance per month with live audio description.
- 1 performance of a production is simultaneously interpreted into German sign language.
- In planning: surtitles for the hearing impaired (German, English).
Parkingindicated disabled parking space available
Entrance to the facility / paths within the facilityDoor width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
LiftDoor width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm
Accessible toiletDoor width min. 70 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 120x120 cm
Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 70 cm
Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided
Additional aids / offersAids / offers for blind and visually impaired persons
Additional aids / offersAids / offers for deaf and hearing-impaired persons
Directions & Parking facilities
- By public transport: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Gottschedstraße (streetcar line 1). Alternatively, get off at the Thomaskirche stop (streetcar line 9 and bus line 89).
Theater tickets can be used three hours before and after the performance as a ticket for all MDV public transport in zone 110 and an adjacent zone (151, 156, 162, 164 or 168). This does not apply to guest performances and house rentals. Please note the separate information on travel entitlement when purchasing online.
By car: Use the surrounding parking garages in the city center, such as in Zentralstraße and Thomasiusstraße 16-18. Social Media
Organization
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
License (master data)
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
