Theatre

Dresden's theatres, too, have contributed to the city's world-wide reputation as a centre of art and culture.
Magnificent theatre buildings, such as the famous Semper Opera House, demonstrate through their appearance how much importance was attached to this genre of art. Although all the theatres were destroyed during the Second World War, theatre enthusiasts today can still choose from a diverse programme.

The famous Semper Opera House, home of the Saxon State Opera

Friends of the opera can enjoy performances in the Semper Opera House, which was rebuilt and restored to its former splendour.
Those who prefer light musical entertainment will find their pleasure at the Dresden State Operetta.

The Dresden Staatsschauspiel provides its spectators with a wide range of dramatic art.

The need for high-standard witty entertainment is served by the Dresden Comedy House (Komödie Dresden), an independent theatre with regularly changing productions. Young people are attracted by the Theatre for the Young Generation (Theater Junge Generation) which provides several artistic lines for different ages.

Venues like the Societaetstheater, the Festspielhaus Hellerau und the projekttheater are open to the alternative modern dance and theatre scene. In summer, outdoor theatre performances can be enjoyed in several charming and attractive places in the city – for example in the Zwinger courtyard, the Stallhof (stable courtyard), in the Park Theatre or in the grounds of Pillnitz Palace.

Dance performance at the Festival Hall Hellerau