The Staatstheater Cottbus is the only state theater in the state of Brandenburg and an important cultural center in the region. It combines musical theater, drama, ballet and concerts under one roof and offers a diverse repertoire for a wide audience.
The theater was built between 1906 and 1908 according to plans by Berlin architect Bernhard Sehring, who had already made a name for himself with the Theater des Westens in Berlin. The building is an outstanding example of late secessionist Art Nouveau and combines architecture, arts and crafts, painting and sculpture to create a total work of art. The theater opened on October 1, 1908 with Lessing's "Minna von Barnhelm".
Great House © Staatstheater Cottbus
Repertoire & categories
The Cottbus State Theater offers a wide range of performances:
- Musical theater: operas such as "Der Freischütz", "Madama Butterfly" and "Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" are on the program.
- Drama: Classics and modern plays, including "The Great Gatsby" and "The Sandman", are regularly staged.
- Ballet: The ballet ensemble presents both classical and contemporary choreographies.
- Concerts: The Philharmonic Orchestra of the Cottbus State Theatre looks back on a history of over 100 years and offers concerts with works ranging from the classical repertoire to music of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Stephan Märki has been the artistic director and opera director of the Staatstheater Cottbus since the 2020/21 season. From the 2022/23 season, the drama department will be led by a team of three consisting of Franziska Benack, Armin Petras and Philipp Rosendahl.
