She is the most delicate among the three groundbreaking operas of Giuseppe Verdi. La Traviata is once again to be experienced in Trier with its story of colorful life and tragic death. In the triad with Rigoletto and Troubadour, Verdi elevated himself with this masterpiece over the Italian opera compositions of his contemporaries and thereafter dominated the Italian music theater until the end of the 19th century.

Violetta Valéry is an attractive and popular woman of the vibrant Parisian society. She plunges into a life full of luxury to forget her life-threatening tuberculosis. Overwhelmed by Alfredo Germont's unusually honest affection, Violetta enters into a serious relationship with him. During a personal meeting, Alfredo's father is impressed by Violetta's dedication and sincerity but demands the separation of the two – the family's reputation must be preserved. Knowing of her impending death, Violetta reluctantly agrees to the seemingly reasonable solution and returns to her old life. Alfredo, oblivious and blinded by jealousy, humiliates her in front of society due to the misunderstanding. Clarification, remorse, and repentance come too late.

La Traviata has become the epitome of the romantic Italian opera, the title role an iconic solo role. The captivating salon life of France and the gentle melancholy of the protagonist, the passionate love of a couple, and the tragic death – Verdi has created one of the greatest operas in music history with La Traviata.

Love and sacrifice are the great themes of the film La Strada. Gelsomina, a young girl, learns about life on the road as an artist from the wandering juggler Zampanò. Although Zampanò is brutal and intolerable, she stays with him, even when he kills Matto, a tightrope walker and Gelsomina's friend, in a quarrel. Gelsomina's desire to understand Zampanò and be close to him culminates in unconditional sacrifice – a sacrifice that ultimately changes Zampanò himself when he realizes what he has done to Matto.
41 years earlier, Igor Stravinsky created a musical interpretation of the archaic spring sacrifice with the ballet Le Sacre du Printemps. Its tempestuous rhythm and dissonant sounds emphasize the inevitability of the events: a human sacrifice must be made to preserve the cycle of nature, the resurrection of which Stravinsky celebrates in the 'Spring Sacrifice.'
Whether in the cinematic circus world of Fellini or in the musically-archaic ritual world of Stravinsky – both works deal with love and the sacrifice made for someone else or for the welfare of an entire community.
Maura Morales and Roberto Scafati dedicate themselves to two classics of film and music history and, together with the dancers of the ballet company, transform the untamed figures of the screen and sounds of the score into expressive dance moments on stage.

While her siblings inherit the lucrative mill and the donkey, the youngest miller's daughter is left with only a cat. What is that supposed to bring in? How is she supposed to secure her livelihood this way? Especially since it also makes demands, like the one for boots, when she has nothing herself. Why would a cat need boots? But charming and eloquent as he is, she can't refuse him, and with her last money, she fulfills this unusual wish.
With his new footwear transformed and walking on two legs, the cat proves to be exceedingly helpful, cleverly combining feline cunning with human abilities. Because he outsmarts the king’s favorite dish, partridges, and brings them to the castle, he gains respect and unrestricted access at court with all the influential contacts. And even the sorcerer, under whose evil power the land suffers, the clever cat can outwit and apprehend by his own means. After all, people are all too willing to be deceived, and they fall for the cat’s tricks, who knows how to play on their vanities and little weaknesses.
Full of enterprise and cleverness, the animal friend supports the miller's daughter wherever possible and helps her through numerous adventures by charmingly wrapping adversaries around his booted paw. Thus, unexpectedly, thanks to the cat, she finds her happiness in life.

If a booking is no longer possible, either online sales are closed or the performance is sold out. Possible remaining tickets available at the box office!

While her siblings inherit the lucrative mill and the donkey, the youngest miller's daughter is left with only a cat. What is that supposed to bring in? How is she supposed to secure her livelihood this way? Especially since it also makes demands, like the one for boots, when she has nothing herself. Why would a cat need boots? But charming and eloquent as he is, she can't refuse him, and with her last money, she fulfills this unusual wish.
With his new footwear transformed and walking on two legs, the cat proves to be exceedingly helpful, cleverly combining feline cunning with human abilities. Because he outsmarts the king’s favorite dish, partridges, and brings them to the castle, he gains respect and unrestricted access at court with all the influential contacts. And even the sorcerer, under whose evil power the land suffers, the clever cat can outwit and apprehend by his own means. After all, people are all too willing to be deceived, and they fall for the cat’s tricks, who knows how to play on their vanities and little weaknesses.
Full of enterprise and cleverness, the animal friend supports the miller's daughter wherever possible and helps her through numerous adventures by charmingly wrapping adversaries around his booted paw. Thus, unexpectedly, thanks to the cat, she finds her happiness in life.

If a booking is no longer possible, either online sales are closed or the performance is sold out. Possible remaining tickets available at the box office!

For twenty years, Marie-Antoinette and her husband, King Louis XVI, have been waiting for their execution in the palace of Versailles. In the streets and squares in front of the palace, uprisings rage; the French revolutionaries just can't agree on where their newly won freedom should lead. Instead, they kill each other and forget about the former rulers.
Robespierre despairs at this indecisive and complicated people, who have fought for freedom but don't quite know how to handle it: now suddenly everyone wants a say.
Meanwhile, Marie and Louis try to kill time with the two remaining staff members, indulging in much gossip and chatter to make their wait as pleasant as possible. In a desperate attempt to pass the time, Louis builds a guillotine for home use, which claims more and more visitors during various test runs.
As colorful as the life of the former ruling couple is, the humor of this high-octane comedy is dark. With wonderfully over-the-top characters and plenty of slapstick, forms of government and revolutionary behavior are reflected upon – without letting pesky historical facts take the cherries off the cream cake.

If booking is no longer possible, either the online sale has closed or the performance is sold out. Possible remaining tickets available at the box office!

For twenty years, Marie-Antoinette and her husband, King Louis XVI, have been waiting for their execution in the palace of Versailles. In the streets and squares in front of the palace, uprisings rage; the French revolutionaries just can't agree on where their newly won freedom should lead. Instead, they kill each other and forget about the former rulers.
Robespierre despairs at this indecisive and complicated people, who have fought for freedom but don't quite know how to handle it: now suddenly everyone wants a say.
Meanwhile, Marie and Louis try to kill time with the two remaining staff members, indulging in much gossip and chatter to make their wait as pleasant as possible. In a desperate attempt to pass the time, Louis builds a guillotine for home use, which claims more and more visitors during various test runs.
As colorful as the life of the former ruling couple is, the humor of this high-octane comedy is dark. With wonderfully over-the-top characters and plenty of slapstick, forms of government and revolutionary behavior are reflected upon – without letting pesky historical facts take the cherries off the cream cake.

If booking is no longer possible, either the online sale has closed or the performance is sold out. Possible remaining tickets available at the box office!

MUNDSTUHL present their brand new and incredibly funny program “WIR KOMMEN!” with a one hundred percent guarantee of tears of laughter!
The reason that MUNDSTUHL is still at the forefront of German live comedians after almost 30 years is simple: they are downright hysterical. And in the new program “WIR KOMMEN!” the two cult comedians truly step it up a notch and achieve an almost unbelievable density of punchlines. Fresh, fast, and highly topical.
Lars Niedereichholz and Ande Werner are considered the most versatile and successful comedy duo in Germany and bring brand new stories of their legendary stage characters. The East German citizens' allowance icons Peggy and Sandy, the choleric Andi, the inventors of Kanak comedy Dragan and Alder, the pressure-free environmental activists Torben and Malte from No Pressure, the crazy Grillschorsch, the worst magicians in the world Sickroy and Fried, and many more roaringly funny characters are on hand. “Wir kommen!” is pure MUNDSTUHL!
Satirical highlights, pure joy in silliness, and infectious playfulness are the secret ingredients of the new program, and of course, the openly heterosexual exceptional comedians do not hold back in times of ever-raised fingers of admonition. They are a rock in the surf of humorous horizon expansion. Trigger warning: The humor of MUNDSTUHL may be perceived as too funny by some people.

“I don't know when I ever laughed for two hours straight until I cried!” Silvi (Instagram)
“MUNDSTUHL are one of a kind!” (BZ)
“Great applause amidst tears of laughter!” (BILD Zeitung)
“The AC/DC of comedy! Hilariously funny!” (SZ)
“Mundstuhl has changed my life” (Ande Werner)

Large Hall | Organizer: TUFA Trier e.V.

Doors open: 7:30 PM

Admission: 6:30 pm

There are hardly any plays where every number became as popular as in My Fair Lady. Not without reason does this work belong to the great musical classics, whose underlying story and catchy melodies continue to captivate today. Is it possible to turn a simple flower girl into a society lady solely through language education? Phonetics professor Henry Higgins takes the bet and makes Eliza Doolittle from Mayfair, the daughter of a dustman, his scientific subject. Night and day he tortures her with absurd language exercises: “The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain…”
After the torment comes the triumph, alongside mutual fascination and with the inevitable crash the question: Who has changed whom here, and what ultimately defines a person?
In addition to its catchy, varied, and lively music, thrilling choirs, brisk dances, and elaborate sets, it is especially the brilliant dialogues and charming wit that develop a strong love story from the pointedly satirical painting of manners.

If a booking is no longer possible, either the online sale has closed or the performance is sold out. Any remaining tickets may be available at the box office!

Culinary enjoyment and excitement: The guests at the wine restaurant Friedrich-Wilhelm in Trier are offered quite a lot: Das Kriminal Dinner – a delicious multi-course menu in a stylish ambiance surrounded by an exciting crime play:

´Prêt-à-Morter - The Last Scream´

Silvie Breton, an aspiring fashion designer, receives a seemingly dreamy internship with the famous fashion icon Charlotte Sandler. However, the glamorous job turns out to be a nightmare. Silvie has to do all the work for the new collection while Charlotte shines at events. Just before the long-awaited fashion show, Charlotte forces Silvie to completely renovate the event hall in a whirlwind operation. Additionally, she is supposed to give up her hotel room to the band "The Dark Fairground." Last but not least, Charlotte hands Silvie her lapdog FrouFrou and departs for her next exhibition. When a blood-curdling scream echoes and the police cannot arrive in time, Silvie remembers her father, village policeman Luc Breton, and starts her own investigations. What happened? Were there any casualties?

The finest culinary delights will be served to you in a multi-course menu by the kitchen team at the wine restaurant Friedrich-Wilhelm. The thrill for nerves and palate begins at 5 PM, with entry from 4:30 PM.

Entry: 4:30 PM / Menu and theater play are included in the price / Table and seating will be allocated on-site.

While her siblings inherit the profitable mill and the donkey, the youngest miller's daughter is left with only a cat. What is that supposed to bring in? How is she to secure her livelihood like this? Especially since he also makes demands like asking for boots, when she herself has nothing. What does a cat need boots for? But charming and eloquent as he is, she cannot refuse him, and with her last money, she fulfills this unusual request.
With the new footwear transformed and walking on two legs, the cat proves to be extremely helpful, skillfully combining cat cleverness with human abilities. Because he outwits the king's favorite dish, partridges, and brings them to the castle, he gains respect and unrestricted access to the court with all the influential contacts. Even the sorcerer, under whose evil power the land is suffering, the clever cat can outsmart and capture through his own means. After all, people are all too willing to be deceived and fall for the cat's tricks, which he understands perfectly how to exploit their vanity and little weaknesses.
Full of enterprise and cleverness, the animal friend supports the miller's daughter wherever he can and helps her through numerous adventures by charmingly wrapping adversaries around his booted paw. Thus, she unexpectedly finds her happiness in life thanks to the cat.

While her siblings inherit the profitable mill and the donkey, the youngest miller's daughter is left with only a cat. What is that supposed to bring in? How is she to secure her livelihood like this? Especially since he also makes demands like asking for boots, when she herself has nothing. What does a cat need boots for? But charming and eloquent as he is, she cannot refuse him, and with her last money, she fulfills this unusual request.
With the new footwear transformed and walking on two legs, the cat proves to be extremely helpful, skillfully combining cat cleverness with human abilities. Because he outwits the king's favorite dish, partridges, and brings them to the castle, he gains respect and unrestricted access to the court with all the influential contacts. Even the sorcerer, under whose evil power the land is suffering, the clever cat can outsmart and capture through his own means. After all, people are all too willing to be deceived and fall for the cat's tricks, which he understands perfectly how to exploit their vanity and little weaknesses.
Full of enterprise and cleverness, the animal friend supports the miller's daughter wherever he can and helps her through numerous adventures by charmingly wrapping adversaries around his booted paw. Thus, she unexpectedly finds her happiness in life thanks to the cat.

While her siblings inherit the fruitful mill and the donkey, the youngest miller's daughter is left with just a cat. What could that possibly provide? How is she supposed to secure her livelihood like this? Especially since it has demands like wanting boots, while she herself has nothing. What does a cat need boots for? But charming and articulate as he is, she can't refuse him, and with her last money, she fulfills this unusual wish.
With the new footwear, transformed and walking on two legs, the cat proves to be exceedingly helpful, cleverly combining cat-like cunning with human skills. Because he outsmarts the king's favorite dish, partridges, and brings them to the castle, he earns respect and unrestricted access at court with all the influential contacts. And even the wizard, under whose evil power the land suffers, can be outsmarted by the clever cat and brought to justice through his own means. After all, people are more than willing to be deceived and fall for the tricks of the cat, who knows perfectly how to play on their vanities and little weaknesses.
Full of adventure and cleverness, the animal friend supports the miller's daughter wherever possible and helps her through numerous adventures by charmingly wrapping rivals around his booted paw. Thus, against all odds, thanks to the cat, she finds her happiness in life.

School Performance - Tickets only at the theater box office

While her siblings inherit the fruitful mill and the donkey, the youngest miller's daughter is left with just a cat. What could that possibly provide? How is she supposed to secure her livelihood like this? Especially since it has demands like wanting boots, while she herself has nothing. What does a cat need boots for? But charming and articulate as he is, she can't refuse him, and with her last money, she fulfills this unusual wish.
With the new footwear, transformed and walking on two legs, the cat proves to be exceedingly helpful, cleverly combining cat-like cunning with human skills. Because he outsmarts the king's favorite dish, partridges, and brings them to the castle, he earns respect and unrestricted access at court with all the influential contacts. And even the wizard, under whose evil power the land suffers, can be outsmarted by the clever cat and brought to justice through his own means. After all, people are more than willing to be deceived and fall for the tricks of the cat, who knows perfectly how to play on their vanities and little weaknesses.
Full of adventure and cleverness, the animal friend supports the miller's daughter wherever possible and helps her through numerous adventures by charmingly wrapping rivals around his booted paw. Thus, against all odds, thanks to the cat, she finds her happiness in life.

School Performance - Tickets only at the theater box office

Because the animals on Farmer Jones's farm no longer want to be mistreated and exploited, they revolt in hopes of a better life. After successfully driving the farmer away with united forces, they must now farm the land themselves. Rules are established, and equality for all is enforced.
However, as leadership is now required, the clever pigs—led by Napoleon the boar—take on the responsibility. Gradually, the once-established rules are relaxed. More privileges for the pigs, more control over chickens, sheep, and horses. Bit by bit, the freedom they fought for turns into the reality of a totalitarian regime.
Whether George Orwell had the history of the Soviet Union in mind while writing, the story can be applied to many other oppressive regimes. Animal Farm combines the means of a fable with the techniques of satire. Orwell attributes human traits to animals and distorts them to a terrible recognizability, thus making possible human horrors evident.
The parabolic fable on totalitarian regimes satirically explores the relationship between society, politics, and power. How can good coexistence succeed in the tension between equal rights for all and individual freedom for each? The questions posed by Orwell in his book in 1945 still resonate deeply in the present.

While her siblings inherit the fruitful mill and the donkey, the youngest miller's daughter is left with just a cat. What could that possibly provide? How is she supposed to secure her livelihood like this? Especially since it has demands like wanting boots, while she herself has nothing. What does a cat need boots for? But charming and articulate as he is, she can't refuse him, and with her last money, she fulfills this unusual wish.
With the new footwear, transformed and walking on two legs, the cat proves to be exceedingly helpful, cleverly combining cat-like cunning with human skills. Because he outsmarts the king's favorite dish, partridges, and brings them to the castle, he earns respect and unrestricted access at court with all the influential contacts. And even the wizard, under whose evil power the land suffers, can be outsmarted by the clever cat and brought to justice through his own means. After all, people are more than willing to be deceived and fall for the tricks of the cat, who knows perfectly how to play on their vanities and little weaknesses.
Full of adventure and cleverness, the animal friend supports the miller's daughter wherever possible and helps her through numerous adventures by charmingly wrapping rivals around his booted paw. Thus, against all odds, thanks to the cat, she finds her happiness in life.

School Performance - Tickets only at the theater box office

Love ignites wars and establishes peace, inspires works of art and determines life paths. But what does it really mean to love? Is it a feeling, a decision, or just a fleeting moment?
Our ideas of love change over time. While earlier generations were often guided by social conventions, love today seems freer than ever. Romantic love is no longer the only form that shapes our lives. Digital closeness replaces physical distance, and polyamorous relationships challenge classical models. Yet, in all these changes, love in its essence remains what it has always been: a deep connection between people, full of longing, devotion, and sometimes pain. Liebesgeflechte is dedicated to these multifaceted aspects of love. Two choreographers explore in a joint dance evening how love manifests, changes, and challenges – in the past, the present, and the future.
In poetic images, Alba Castillo and Francesca Frassinelli tell of love: romantic and passionate, familiar and fleeting, desperate and hopeful. An evening that makes love visible in all its forms – and raises the question of how we want to love today and tomorrow.

Crown Ballet® presents
Schwanensee - The most romantic of all ballets

After the triumphant tour last year, Crown Ballet® returns to Germany with great joy – with a breathtaking production of Schwanensee.

The magic of classical ballet – live on stage

Widely regarded as the most iconic ballet of all time, Schwanensee is a masterpiece of Tchaikovsky's genius. With some of the most unforgettable pieces of music and stunning choreography, this production brings to life a timeless story of love, betrayal, and redemption.

Schwanensee tells the captivating story of Odette, a beautiful princess who is cursed to live as a swan during the day and only as a woman at night. When Prince Siegfried encounters a flock of swans while hunting, he is enchanted when one of them transforms into the beautiful Odette.
But their love is put to the test when the cunning Odile – who resembles Odette strikingly – threatens to tear them apart.
Will Siegfried's love be strong enough to break the curse?

Full of mystery, romance, and emotional depth, Schwanensee has won the hearts of generations of audiences and is celebrated worldwide.

An enchanting evening of timeless beauty,
leaving unforgettable memories – long after the curtain has fallen!

Admission: 6:30 PM

How do you pour the stories from 1001 Nights into sounds? The mysterious Oriental fairy tales of Scheherazade, as musically staged by Rimsky-Korsakov.

Conductor & Moderation: GMD Jochem Hochstenbach

Love ignites wars and establishes peace, inspires works of art and determines life paths. But what does it really mean to love? Is it a feeling, a decision, or just a fleeting moment?
Our ideas of love change over time. While earlier generations were often guided by social conventions, love today seems freer than ever. Romantic love is no longer the only form that shapes our lives. Digital closeness replaces physical distance, and polyamorous relationships challenge classical models. Yet, in all these changes, love in its essence remains what it has always been: a deep connection between people, full of longing, devotion, and sometimes pain. Liebesgeflechte is dedicated to these multifaceted aspects of love. Two choreographers explore in a joint dance evening how love manifests, changes, and challenges – in the past, the present, and the future.
In poetic images, Alba Castillo and Francesca Frassinelli tell of love: romantic and passionate, familiar and fleeting, desperate and hopeful. An evening that makes love visible in all its forms – and raises the question of how we want to love today and tomorrow.