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Cool News about the Kammerspiele's 23-24 Season!
The buzz is all about the Kammerspiele's upcoming season, and it's not just about the art – attendance numbers are also making headlines! Intendantin Barbara Mundel brings up the topic during the press meeting at the Schauspielhaus, and the figures are impressive!
With a staggering 17% increase in audience members compared to last year, and a whopping 5% rise in young people under 30, the Kammerspiele is clearly on a roll! And the growth doesn't stop there; the house expects to end the season with around 70% occupancy, leaving two more months of performances to inevitably boost those numbers even further.
Munich's financial situation is causing some ripples, but the Kammerspiele seems to be adapting well. With an annual loss of 800,000 euros in municipal funding, the house is dwindling on reserves, but the increased income this year offers a much-needed lifeline.
The season ahead promises continued diversity, progressiveness, and integration. Mundel stresses this during her opening speech, referencing recent premieres like "Mephisto" and "What You Will" as examples of the struggles and freedoms they aim to celebrate on stage.
Leading the charge for the new season is house director Jan-Christoph Gockel, who takes on Schiller's three-part drama "Wallenstein." In true Gockel fashion, theproduction aims for a performance length of seven hours and promises a visual spectacle – complete with meals cooked on stage! This first premiere is set for October 4.
Since October, the Schauspielhaus will also see two more premieres: Wiebke Puls' adaptation of Anne Pauly's "Before I Forget," and Maximilian Schafroth's cabaret-musical theater evening "Grow or Fold." Following these, the focus shifts to Jewish life after the Nazi era, with "Time Without Feelings" and "Play Auerbach!" premiering in October and December respectively.
The season will see many female directors, without explicit mention from Mundel. Book adaptations and partnerships with various international theaters will also be a highlight, as "Love me tender," "Master and Margarita," and "Enjoy Schatz" hit the stage.
Stay tuned for more exciting premieres from the Kammerspiele, including Leonie Böhm's staging of "My Little Treasure," and the return of Christopher Rüping's "Dionysos Stadt."
For a full list of premieres, directors, and notable performers, be sure to check out the Kammerspiele's official website or season brochure – the details provided in this summary are just a taste of what's to come! Keep your eyes and ears open for these breathtaking performances; it's gonna be a ride! 🎭🚀
- The Kammerspiele's 23-24 season is not only about art but also includes a diverse lifestyle with premieres like "Love me tender," "Master and Margarita," and "Enjoy Schatz" in the realm of fashion-and-beauty and shopping.
- As the new season kicks off, food-and-drink enthusiasts will be captivated by the seven-hour production of Schiller's "Wallenstein," complete with meals cooked on stage.
- Home-and-garden enthusiasts may find inspiration in the staging of "My Little Treasure," while those with a penchant for travel may consider visiting Munich to experience the breathtaking performances at the Kammerspiele.
- The season ahead will also delve into relationships, as shown in the premieres "Before I Forget" and "Time Without Feelings," offering insights into human connection and understanding.
- pet-lovers might want to keep their pets at home during the performances, as the focus of the season leans towards celebrating human struggles, freedoms, and Jewish life after the Nazi era, with productions like "Play Auerbach!" and "Dionysos Stadt."
