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Jena, May 13, 2026. With a shrill reinterpretation of Puccini’s “La Bohème,” Theaterhaus Jena takes aim at classical opera. The actors present the world-famous hit as an unconventional “lip-sync opera” at the club Kassablanca.
Jena, 11.05.2026. Theaterhaus Jena is bringing the classic “La Bohème” to the stage in a completely new guise. Instead of the traditional artist shared apartment, the audience can expect a modern adaptation that combines the material with Hip-Hop, Afro-Beat, and drama, performed at the Jena club Kassablanca.
Musician Anda Morts is bringing his current “I hate this part of Texas” tour to Jena this year. The concert will take place at the Theaterhaus in Schillergäßchen in November.
Theaterhaus Jena presents the world premiere of the production “This is just us – naked in the face of the world,” exploring a profound friendship between two women from Europe and Africa.
Jena honors the literary legacy of writer Günter de Bruyn with an extensive evening event at Theaterhaus Jena and a cinematic program at Kino Schillerhof.
Theaterhaus Jena honors the life and work of writer Günter de Bruyn with a ‘Long Night’ on March 14, 2026, featuring prominent guests and a preceding film screening at Schillerhof.
Theaterhaus Jena presents an intense solo performance of Allen Ginsberg’s iconic poem “Howl.” Premiering on February 19, 2026, this English-language production features Thato Kämmerer in a physically demanding exploration of madness and materialism. Tailored for Jena’s international community, the play bridges literary history with contemporary performance art, offering a visceral experience of one of the Beat Generation’s most influential works.