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The Residenztheater Munich, as the Bavarian State Theatre, is one of the most traditional and important spoken theaters in the German-speaking world, combining artistic excellence with an extensive ensemble of over 50 actors and more than 450 employees. Founded in the 18th century as the Electoral Court and National Theater, the Residenztheater is today a cultural institution in the heart of Munich, presenting its performances in three renowned venues: the Residenztheater on Max-Joseph-Platz with 881 seats, the Cuvilliéstheater with 437 seats and the Marstall with about 146 seats.
Under the direction of Andreas Beck since 2019, the theater stands for a lively ensemble theater that focuses on contemporary drama. It promotes premieres and new poems and at the same time cultivates the classical repertoire by re-examining and transferring classical material from the here and now. This creates a connection between tradition and modernity, which is both artistically demanding and socially relevant. An exemplary piece of this orientation was the opening of the directorship with the premiere of Ewald Palmetshofer's commissioned work "Die Verlorenen" in October 2019.
The Residenztheater sees itself as a place where theater is not only experienced as an art form, but also used as a social platform to reflect on questions of the present. The combination of innovative scenic language with deeply rooted theater tradition makes the house a driving force for creative developments in the German-speaking cultural scene.
Although explicit sustainability initiatives are not detailed on the website, the Residenztheater in its artistic practice and ensemble structure reflects an awareness of social responsibility, cultural sustainability and the promotion of diversity, which is expressed in the promotion of new plays and the inclusion of different perspectives.
Overall, the Residenztheater Munich stands for a multifaceted theater experience that combines historically grown values with contemporary relevance in order to reach an audience that is enthusiastic about both classical and modern theater art. It is a cultural center that makes a significant contribution to the German theater landscape with its artistic work and social involvement.
