‘Der Freischütz – for young and old’
A romantic opera as a tabletop theatre production
Table theatre has a long tradition dating back to the salons of the late Romantic period and the living rooms of the Biedermeier era: in small gatherings, people would perform for one another, for entertainment, the sort of productions that were otherwise only to be seen on the grand stages of opera houses and theatres. ‘Der Freischütz for Young and Old’ promises just such a unique, intimate and romantic experience, for it is not only the opera – presented by two actors in the melodious mini-theatre – that is romantic this afternoon, but also the setting in which the audience gathers round a table: The venue for the performance is the Carl Maria von Weber Museum in Hosterwitz, the composer’s former summer residence, the 200th anniversary of whose death we will mark in 2026. And perhaps the events surrounding Max, Agathe, Kaspar and Samiel – the trial shot and the magic bullets – are even taking place on the very table where Weber once composed his *Freischütz*? Let yourself be enchanted by a traditional form of theatre full of charm!
- Featuring artists from the Landesbühnen Sachsen
- Book online or via the visitor service at Dresden City Museums on +49 351 488 7272 (Mon–Fri)