How long does the performance last?

The performance lasts about 2 hours without intermission; please arrive on time, as entry may be limited after the start of the performance.

Is there an intermission?

No, the performance is played without intermission; refreshments are available before the start and after the end in the theatre foyer.

How are arrival and parking organized?

Address: Schillerplatz 1, 03046 Cottbus; public transport can be accessed via nearby stops, parking options are available in surrounding parking garages.

Is the event barrier-free?

An induction loop for hearing aids is available in the Great House; further assistance is provided by visitor service upon prior request.

From what price are tickets available?

Tickets are available from 24 euros; availability and seat categories vary depending on the date and hall plan.

When does entry begin?

Entry usually begins about 30 minutes before the start of the performance; please allow additional time for cloakroom and taking your seats.

Baroque Splendor Meets Present Time: Experience AshMOND at Staatstheater Cottbus

Name: AshMOND or The Fairy Queen
Start: 2026-03-28T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-28T22:30:00+01:00
Location: Staatstheater Cottbus - Großes Haus

Between Purcell's Magic and Oehring's Present – a Cottbus Stage Experience

On March 28, 2026, the Great House of the Staatstheater Cottbus transforms into a state of suspension between Baroque and Today: AshMOND or The Fairy Queen spans a compelling production from Henry Purcell's sound worlds to Helmut Oehring's contemporary musical language. The result: a dense theatrical atmosphere that touches, irritates, and comforts.

Sound Bridges: Purcell Meets Oehring

Shimmering continuo colors, sharply cut rhythms, and delicate vocal drawings: The score intertwines Purcell's semi-opera universe with Oehring's own compositions. Live electronics accentuate the acoustics, allowing sound and song to merge – a dramaturgy of transition that makes transience audible.

Staging in Grand Images

The direction condenses the quotation-rich material into impressive tableaux vivants. Dark-realistic scenes tilt into poetic visions; the acting remains close to human experience, while the direction opens spaces for associations. The stage design works with voids, light corridors, and objects of memory – a visual pulse that makes the audience's reaction palpable in the hall.

Light, Costume, Movement

Cold moonlight meets warm amber islands, fine costume textures shift between Renaissance reference and contemporary fragment. The choreography guides the bodies through slowed movement sequences that act like breaths. Thus, a sensual score of glances, shadows, and fabrics emerges.

Summer Night and Flow of Time

Texts by Shakespeare, Heine, Stifter, and Oehring weave a web of loyalties and fundamental conflicts. No linear plot, but a mosaic: Episodes combine into a night of souls where solace and sorrow coexist. The Philharmonic Orchestra unfolds a nuanced sound dialogue – transparent, present, and compelling.

Practical Information for Your Theatre Evening

Duration approximately 2 hours without intermission. Induction loop in the hall, good public transport connections, cloakroom service, and friendly visitor service on-site. Address: Schillerplatz 1, 03046 Cottbus. Entry timely before the performance begins.

Fan Reactions

The reactions of theatre lovers are clear: AshMOND or The Fairy Queen delights the audience.

Instagram: 'An extraordinary production that strikes deep!'
Facebook: 'Bridges between eras – musically and scenically magnificent'
YouTube: 'This performance stays in the ear and in the heart'

Conclusion

Those who want to experience musical theatre as an intense, contemporary ritual will find here a rare balance of Baroque beauty and today's urgency. Experience this Cottbus version live – for an evening that resonates long after.