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There are several reasons for the new programme next year. The first one is directly related to the history of our main opera "Der Freischütz". Under the direction of the composer Carl Maria von Weber, this work was first performed in June 1821 in the Konzerthaus on Berlin's Gendarmenmarkt - 200 years later, we feel a tradition-conscious obligation to present an attractive production of the opera "Der Freischütz" on this anniversary.

Just as our 2021 opera season planning for 2021 is determined by the "Freischütz" anniversary, there are binding copyright regulations for musicals. These are usually taken care of by publishers and are particularly sought after in the case of Bernstein's "West Side Story". Since the end of 2017 we have been trying to get permission to show the musical in Eutin. Finally we have received the promise for 2021 - we would like to use this laboriously achieved performance right. Because it is not said that we can expect to be granted it again a year later.

We also have to negotiate freshly about the rights for a new season for "Ein Käfig voller Narren". Should this work out for one of the coming seasons, we would also like to include "Madama Butterfly" in our programme again. Firstly, the demand for both plays was promising, secondly, the sets for both works are coordinated and almost completely produced. But for "Freischütz" or "West Side Story" they wouldn't fit, for these plays a completely different set construction has to be designed.

You will find the concert box office with daily and evening box office in the opera barn, Alter Bauhof 11. It is open from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon during the season. On performance days it opens 2 hours before the beginning of the performance.

Yes, both with EC card and credit card (MasterCard, Visa).

We keep reserved tickets ready for you to pick up 3 days before the performance at the latest. Prepaid tickets are available at the box office half an hour before the performance at the latest.

Vouchers can be purchased online via the ticket shop and at the box office.

Kinder ab drei Jahren dürfen mit gültiger Eintrittskarte in die Vorstellung. Es ist nicht gestattet, dass Kleinkinder ohne Karte etwa auf dem Schoß ihrer Eltern teilnehmen.

Around 1000 parking spaces are available around the city centre of Eutin. These public parking spaces can be used free of charge from 3 p.m. onwards. Designated parking spaces, most of which are within walking distance of the festival grounds in the Schlossgarten, can be found at https://www.eutiner-festspiele.de/en/how-to-find-us.

Parking spaces for handicapped people are available directly at the opera barn. However, their use must be announced in advance by notifying the number plate by telephone on +49 04521/80010 or by e-mail to ticket@eutiner-festspiele.de.

You can find information about your arrival at https://www.eutiner-festspiele.de/en/how-to-find-us.

Our security staff will be happy to welcome you at the entrances. Please follow the tips and advice of our staff.

There are two entrances to the lake stage:

• Access Am Jungfernstieg with passage through the castle park
• Access Alter Bauhof* with passageway past the opera barn

* Please note that access to Alter Bauhof is not recognized by all navigation devices. Alter Bauhof is a new access road and is located on Oldenburger Landstraße opposite the Rettberg barracks. After the performance, the footpath through the Schlossgarten to the exit Am Jungfernstieg will be discreetly illuminated. Please be sure to follow the lighting on this route.

Eine Auswahl von Unterkünften finden Sie unter https://www.holsteinischeschweiz.de/tourist-info-eutin (German Website).

Then please wait at the edge of the grandstand for a convenient moment to quietly visit your seats. Our staff will support you to the best of their ability.

At the Opera Barn, an outdoor restaurant is available for our guests from two hours before the event and during the 30-minute performance break, which offers snacks and drinks as well as warm snacks from regional cuisine.

Picnic baskets and other catering are welcome. The only criterion: enough space. As long as you are stowed away at your feet, everything is in perfect order.

In the opera barn, next to the ticket office, there is a barrier-free WC. If required, please contact one of our employees.

The sanitary facilities are positioned at the edge of the castle garden and are clearly signposted. It consists of three modern toilet containers.

The opera productions are sung in the original language of the libretto. Musicals will be sung in German.

There is no such facility.

The event lasts approx. 3 hours, including a half hour break.

Dogs and other animals are not allowed in the stands.

In order to keep escape routes clear, rollators must be parked in front of the entrance to the grandstand. They will be provided with a nameplate.

During the performance, photography and the recording of images and sound are prohibited. Mobile phones must also be switched off and remain switched on.

Functional clothing. As a guest at an open-air event, you should wear wisely chosen clothing to protect yourself from rain showers (rain jacket, trousers, cape) and direct sunlight (sun hat, sun cream).

With an umbrella you obstruct the view of the others. Umbrellas are therefore undesirable. You can buy rain capes on the premises.