Friesenbühne Emden – Low German Theatre Season 2025/26
Emden's oldest theatre company with a Low German spring series directed by Birgit Frerichs
About Friesenbühne Emden
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Tradition of Low German Theatre
Low German (Plattdeutsch) theatre has a long tradition in Northern Germany, dating back to the 19th century. In Emden, the Friesenbühne is the oldest and most influential proponent of this theatrical culture. The performances combine the regionally rooted Low German language with classic theatrical works of comedy, folk plays, and farces. Karl Bunje (1897–1985) is one of the best-known Low German playwrights, whose plays have been a standard repertoire for Northern German local theatres for decades.
Spring Series 2025/26
The spring series, running from April 10 to May 2, 2026, features a sequence of performances of a classic by Karl Bunje from 1955. Birgit Frerichs, an experienced director at the Friesenbühne, is directing. Performances are scheduled for Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 PM, and Sundays at 4 PM.
Ticket Sales
Tickets are available through the online ticketing system Reservix. Alternatively, local advance sales are available at Kulturevents Emden in the city center (Alter Markt 2A). Due to limited seating and high demand from club members and loyal patrons, early booking is recommended.
Autumn Premiere and Season Outlook
For autumn 2026, the Friesenbühne plans the premiere of a new play, likely in October or November. A world premiere of a Low German adaptation by bestselling author Ferdinand von Schirach is also on the season's calendar. Current information on plays, showtimes, and ticket availability can be found on the website friesenbuehne.de.
Friesenbühne Emden — edition 2026
The Friesenbühne continues its successful performance model: multi-week series with a high density of performances, where a play is shown daily or several times a week over approximately three to four weeks. This concentration allows for intensive ensemble work and fosters a stable core audience.
The 1955 Karl Bunje classic is a typical repertoire piece: a comedy or folk play characterized by the Low German language and the Northern German way of life. Birgit Frerichs' production follows the tradition of the Friesenbühne's established staging.
Programme Friesenbühne Emden 2026
The program for the 2026 spring series is confirmed via the Friesenbühne website and external platforms:
- April 10 – May 2, 2026 – Spring Series
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 PM each day
- Sunday at 4:00 PM each day
- Play: Classic by Karl Bunje (1955)
- Director: Birgit Frerichs
- Tickets: Reservix Online and Kulturevents Emden (Alter Markt 2A)
- Autumn 2026 (expected October/November) – Premiere of the autumn series for the 2026/27 season
- Planned world premiere of a Low German version of a play by Ferdinand von Schirach
Current information at friesenbuehne.de.
Highlights Friesenbühne Emden 2026
- Emden's oldest theatre company, Low German tradition
- Karl Bunje classic (1955) directed by Birgit Frerichs
- Over 3 weeks of performances with a dense schedule
- Performances Thu–Sat 8 PM, Sun 4 PM
- Autumn 2026: World premiere of a Low German adaptation of a Schirach play planned
Prices Friesenbühne Emden 2026
Practical information — Friesenbühne Emden
Spring Series 2026
- April 10 to May 2, 2026
- Thu, Fri, Sat at 8:00 PM
- Sun at 4:00 PM
Play
- Classic by Karl Bunje (1955)
- Director: Birgit Frerichs
Location
- Friesenbühne Emden
- 26721 Emden, East Frisia
Tickets
- Reservix Online
- Kulturevents Emden, Alter Markt 2A
Organizer
- Friesenbühne Emden
- Website: friesenbuehne.de
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