When does the performance start?

The performance begins on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 19:30 in the M*Halle Schwerin.

In what language is it sung?

The opera is performed in Italian, with German surtitles supporting text comprehension.

How do I reach the M*Halle by public transport?

From Schwerin main station, tram lines 1 and 4 run; from Marienplatz, lines 1, 2, and 4 to the Gartenstadt M*Halle stop, from there it's about 100 meters on foot.

Are there parking options at the venue?

Yes, according to theater information, there are free parking spaces available at the M*Halle in sufficient numbers.

Are there accessibility hints?

General information on accessibility is provided by the theater; specific details for the M*Halle vary depending on setup. Please contact the box office in advance if necessary.

Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets are available online through the channels of the Mecklenburg State Theatre and the event entry of the state capital Schwerin.

Power, Desire, Monteverdi: Poppea's Coronation ignites Schwerin's opera night

Name: The Coronation of Poppea – Mecklenburg State Theatre Schwerin
Start: 2026-03-28T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-29T01:00:00+02:00
Location: M*Halle

Baroque Passion in the M*Halle: Monteverdi's 'The Coronation of Poppea' ignites Schwerin's opera spring

A historical power play becomes a sensual stage experience: Claudio Monteverdi's last opera 'The Coronation of Poppea' returns to the M*Halle with an engaging production by the Mecklenburg State Theatre. In Italian, with German surtitles, an evening unfolds that combines theatrical atmosphere, fine acting skills, and early music sound colors into vibrant opera dramaturgy.

Power, Love, Risk: a music drama without idealization

No mythological veil, but pure Roman history: Emperor Nero, Poppea, Ottavia, and Seneca engage in a dangerous game of desire, intrigue, and political strategy. Monteverdi's music – recitatives of spoken precision, arioso islands, expressive affect painting – pushes the characters psychologically forward. The final love duet 'Pur ti miro' glows between ecstasy and doubt – a sound image that touches and disturbs at the same time.

Production with a clear signature

Director Judith Lebiez sharpens the character direction and escalates the ambivalences. In the Schwerin production, a kaleidoscope of passions emerges: a precise rhythm of scenic condensation, quiet contrasts, and vocal focus. The set design and costumes play with shades of red and modular elements that make visible power architectures as well as emotional cracks – a strong visual repertoire for audience reaction in the opera space.

Sound of Intimacy: Early Music, close to the word

Baroque instrumentation and chamber music transparency allow Monteverdi's text music to breathe. Continuo and strings sketch fine shifts in affect, while the acoustics of the M*Halle create an immediate presence. Thus, an intense close listening occurs, where every directorial nuance, gesture, and gaze gains dramatic weight.

Voices of the Fans

The reactions of theater lovers are clear: 'The Coronation of Poppea' delights the audience.

Instagram: 'An extraordinary production that goes under your skin!'
Facebook: 'Vocally strong, scenically precise – an intense opera evening in Schwerin'

Conclusion

An evening between seduction and reason: This music theater event connects historical sharpness with contemporary relevance. Anyone wanting to experience Monteverdi's stage art in sensual immediacy should not miss this performance in the M*Halle.