When does the student performance begin?

The performance begins on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Theater am Hagen Straubing.

How much do tickets for school classes cost?

For designated student performances, the flat rate is 10 euros per student unless stated otherwise by the organizer.

Is there a cloakroom requirement?

Yes, there is a cloakroom requirement at Theater am Hagen, which opens one hour before the performance starts, and the fee is 1 euro per person.

How is access and parking arranged?

Address Am Hagen 61 94315 Straubing; in front of the theater, there is a free large parking lot at Am Hagen that is within walking distance.

Is the theater barrier-free accessible?

The Theater am Hagen has barrier-free facilities; details and individual needs should be clarified in advance with the theater box office.

Where can I get tickets and advice?

Tickets are available online via the theater's website and at the Tourist Info Straubing, Fraunhoferstr. 27, by phone at 09421 944 69199 during the specified opening hours.

The Misanthrope in Straubing: Sharp Satire, Great Performance, Clear Words

Name: The Misanthrope - Student Performance
Start: 2026-04-29 10:00:00
End: 2026-04-29 10:00:00
Location: Theater am Hagen, Am Hagen 61, 94315 Straubing

The Misanthrope as a Student Performance: Molière's Linguistic Fireworks in Straubing

A morning for sharp minds: Molière’s comedy The Misanthrope unfolds its entire satirical power at the Theater am Hagen. In a concentrated staging, the young audience encounters Alceste, the radical lover of truth, and experiences a stage event that combines wit, pace, and precise acting.

Between Truthfulness and Social Game

The dramaturgy of the classic stimulates the conflict between uncompromising honesty and courtly etiquette. Alceste’s ideal clashes with a society that thrives on compliments, conventions, and skillful alliances. This creates sparkling dialogue duels, pointed scene changes, and a theatrical atmosphere in which every word carries weight.

Language as a Weapon – and Delight

In polished verses, Molière dissects the masks of self-presentation. The ensemble shapes the art of rhyme into a resonant stage music: precise punchlines, rhythmic parlando passages, followed by pausing tones when Alceste’s idealism leads to solitude. Thus, a lively theatrical image emerges that challenges both head and heart.

Set Design, Light, Costume: Setting Clear Signs

A reduced, flexible set design serves the play and allows room for physicality and sight axes. Light moods mark social temperature changes: glaringly bright during salon word battles, focused and cool in Alceste’s self-questionings. Costumes sharpen character profiles between elegant society and uncomfortable sincerity.

Audience Reaction: Laughter, Reflection, Debate

The audience reaction swings between liberating laughter and thoughtful murmurs. This is how classic works today: entertaining, eager for discourse, relevant to contemporary issues such as social performance, the cult of honesty, and cancel rituals.

Service for School Classes

The student performance begins in the morning, the cloakroom opens one hour before the start, and the organization is school-friendly. Uniform prices and clear procedures make the theater visit easier. Barrier-free access and the large, free parking at Am Hagen allow for a relaxed arrival.

Conclusion: This performance offers linguistic brilliance, precise direction, and a stage experience that carries debates into classrooms and families. Those who want to see how comical and contemporary a classic can shine will experience Molière here directly – live, concentrated, inspiring.