Die Dramatische Bühne

This summer, the Dramatische Bühne is once again presenting plays from over 30 years of the open-air festival. The vision is to revive the zany, audacious theatrical dream that has been envisioned since Shakespeare’s time: Stories full of both silliness and profundity, rich in costumes, sets, and (cheesy) theatrical magic—embodying both the splendor and the squalor of comedy and vaudeville—lovably old-fashioned, hackneyed, and wonderful all at once.

The greatest play of all time, centered on the melancholic, death-longing Danish prince who, driven by the vengeful spirit of his murdered father, begins to fight against a deceitful and corrupt world. Oscillating between deepest despair and garish comedy, full of games, intrigue, and pretense, populated by whimsical characters and enriched with music and song, the eternally fresh play about “To Be or Not to Be” unfolds.

The open-air venue is located in the northern part of the park, near the Orthodox church, right next to the memorial obelisk of the Rothschild Palace. Access is via Sebastian-Rinz-Straße coming from Miquelallee or via August-Siebert-Straße from the direction of downtown. Performances take place in almost any weather. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. The bar offers a selection of snacks and drinks—cash only.

Photo: Die Dramatische Bühne

August 16, 8:15 p.m.

Grüneburgpark, near the Orthodox church & memorial obelisk, August-Siebert-Str. 22, Frankfurt

2for1: 20 € (free choice of seats)

August 16, 7:15–7:45 p.m., box office (cash only)