Bruchsal, Germany
The Badische Landesbühne is a publicly funded regional theatre based in Bruchsal, serving audiences across the Baden region with touring productions. It stages a broad repertoire - drama, musicals, children's theatre - performed both at its home venue and at stages throughout the region. The company has roots going back to the mid-20th century and is one of the few remaining travelling state theatres in Germany.
Premiere of a stage adaptation of Thomas Mann's novella, in which a family on an Italian holiday falls under the spell of the hypnotist Cipolla - a chilling allegory of fascist manipulation. Suitable for ages 13 and up.
An absurd 1930s comedy about Peter, sent by God to save a world teetering on the edge of war. A play by Viennese writer Maria Lazar that feels surprisingly timely today.
A stage adaptation of Thomas Mann's novella about a family holiday in Italy that turns sinister under the spell of the hypnotist Cipolla - a parable of fascist manipulation. A short introduction takes place at 7 p.m. before the performance.
A multimedia stage adaptation of Jenny Erpenbeck's novel, tracing a century of German political upheaval through the changing residents of a lakeside house in Brandenburg.
A sharp apocalyptic comedy from the 1930s by Viennese writer Maria Lazar: God sends Peter to Geneva to sort out a world at war with itself. A pre-show introduction takes place at 7 p.m.
The premiere of a family theatre production based on Astrid Lindgren's classic: Pippi Longstocking moves into Villa Villekulla and turns every rule upside down. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
A family theatre show based on Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking, following the world's strongest girl as she proves that freedom and a little rebellion beat a tidy, rule-bound life. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
A dynamic adaptation of an Indian fairy tale about a potter who becomes a hero. A performance full of music and humor for children aged 6 and up.