When does the performance take place?

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Theater Am Hagen in Straubing.

How long does the performance last?

Details regarding the duration will follow from the theater; typical evening performances start at 7:30 PM.

Is there an introduction?

Yes, according to the Landestheater, an introduction is planned on April 28, 2026 in Straubing.

Price Category C at the Theater Am Hagen; tickets start at around 24 Euros depending on the seating category.

How is the access and parking situation?

Address: Am Hagen 61, 94315 Straubing. There is a free large parking lot directly in front of the theater.

Are there cloakroom and entry regulations?

There is a cloakroom obligation at the Theater Am Hagen; the cloakroom opens about one hour before the start of the performance.

The Misanthrope Ignites Wit and Truthfulness on Straubing's Stage

Name: The Misanthrope – Molière at the Theater Am Hagen
Start: 2026-04-28 19:30:00
End: 2026-04-28 19:30:00
Location: Theater Am Hagen, Am Hagen 61, 94315 Straubing

An Evening of Clear Words: Molière's 'The Misanthrope' in Straubing

Alceste against Courtly Hypocrisy: When Molière's sharp-tongued comedy 'The Misanthrope' takes to the stage at the Theater Am Hagen, a theatrical experience emerges, blending wit, truthfulness, and fine social satire. The Landestheater Niederbayern brings this timeless comedy to Straubing in a new production.

Truth Meets Salon: The Plot with Bite

At the center is Alceste, the uncompromising honest man, who despises the tone of his contemporaries yet loves none other than Célimène – a brilliant hostess of the Parisian salons. In sparkling dialogues, ideals clash with intrigues, desire for love meets etiquette. Molière unfolds a pointed picture of social mores that continues to elicit audience reactions ranging from liberating laughter to contemplative silence.

Direction and Acting Craft

Directed by Heinz Oliver Karbus. The dramaturgy focuses on precision in metrical verse, dynamic rhythm, and the friction between private truthfulness and public mask. Set designer Markus Falkensteiner creates clear spaces where lighting moods indicate societal temperature changes; costumes by Katja Salzbrenner contrast elegant surfaces with inner truths. Live music elements by Peter WesenAuer provide subtle transitions and ironic accents.

Set Design, Sound, Atmosphere

A reduced, elegant setting allows language to shine. Warm wood and velvet tones meet cool mirror surfaces – a play of perspectives. The theater atmosphere in the hall supports precise acoustics: whisper duels, keywords, counterarguments – every word hits its mark. When the light sharpens the contours, conversation turns into chamber play.

Dramaturgical Context

'The Misanthrope' (fr. Le Misanthrope, 1666) is one of Molière's great character comedies and dissects the social ballet with surgical precision. The character Alceste reflects the desire for sincerity – and its price. The production exposes this ambivalence and transforms the comedy into a character drama with pace.

Press Resonance on the Work

Recent German-language productions have shown how modern the piece appears: pop cultural interpretations emphasize the mask games of the present, while critiques commend wordplay, ensemble energy, and the relevance of social analysis.

Conclusion

Expect an elegant, punchline-precise performance that merges comedy and character study. An evening for all who love linguistic precision, strong direction, and intelligent acting – vibrant, alert, stimulating.

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