Welcome to the Golden Season at the English Theatre of Hamburg! For our 50th season, we are delighted to present to you the best of the best – an amazing array of performances that span across a variety of genres, ensuring an unforgettable theatrical experience for all. From gripping dramas and sharp-witted thrillers to uproarious comedies and contemporary masterpieces, our carefully curated lineup promises an unforgettable season.
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the picture of dorian gray
by Oscar Wilde
adapted by Merlin Holland and John O’Connor
directed by Paul Glaser
4 September – 31 October 2026
The timeless masterpiece that keeps you young – forever?
Few plays have stood the test of time quite like this one: Oscar Wilde’s classic THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY needs little introduction. Adapted by Merlin Holland and John O’Connor, this exceptional tale is coming to the stage.
Dorian Gray, young, handsome, and innocent, makes the fateful decision to immortalize his beauty in a portrait of himself. Over the years, he remains untouched by the ravages of time, while the painting ages in his stead. But can this choice really have no consequences?
Brimming with Wilde’s wit and sharp dialogue, the play asks what the true cost of excess and hedonism really is when the consequences are ignored.
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY will captivate you from the moment you sit down, and then slowly and quietly send a chill down your spine. Hauntingly beautiful – you shouldn’t miss this theatrical gem!
deathtrap
by Ira Levin
directed by Clifford Dean
20 November 2026 – 16 Januar 2027
The longest-running thriller in Broadway history
Sidney Bruhl writes thrillers for Broadway — recently, rather unsuccessfully. After a string of flops, he suddenly sees a light at the end of the writer’s-block tunnel when his student Clifford Anderson hands him a script that’s just crying out to be a hit. Exactly what Sidney needs right now! Jokingly, he tells his wife, Myra, that he’s going to kill Clifford and steal the promising play.
Full of twists and turns, DEATHTRAP has always been a genre-defining play, keeping audiences worldwide captivated. The play holds the record as the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway, received four Tony Award nominations – including Best Play – and won the Edgar Award for Best Play.
Both hilariously funny and grippingly suspenseful, DEATHTRAP is an absolute must-see.
THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES
by Paul Glaser
directed by Paul Glaser
THE BIG CHRISTMAS PARADE
Step into a world of sparkle, silliness, and spectacular surprises with THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES — this year’s magical Christmas panto!
Adapted, directed, and featuring original music by Paul Glaser, this enchanting adventure promises laughter, dazzling songs, and festive fun for the whole family. Don’t miss the magic behind the wardrobe this Christmas!
Ken Ludwig’s
MORIARTY
A New Sherlock Holmes AdventuRE
directed by Paul Glaser
12 February – 9 April 2027
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are on another case!
The legendary duo is tasked with finding the Bohemian king’s stolen letters. What sounds like a straightforward issue at first quickly develops into a tangled web of threats, leading the protagonists into the international underworld of blackmail, intrigue, and espionage. Nothing less than world peace is at stake.
A brilliant new adaptation by Ken Ludwig, MORIARTY is packed with wit, danger, and the thrill of a classic Holmes story. Only four actors portray over 40 roles in this mind-bending tale of deception, mystery, and genius.
THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Tennessee Williams
directed by Clifford Dean
30 April – 27 June 2027
The timeless masterpiece of memory and longing
The Wingfields dream of a better life. Trapped in a cramped apartment, Amanda yearns for a life long lost. She recounts the glory days of her former southern belle self to her adult children Laura and Tom. Laura, incredibly shy, often flees into a world of her own, while Tom, an aspiring poet, works to make ends meet. When Amanda invites a gentleman caller for Laura, hopes begin to rise—but the evening takes an unexpected turn.
Poetic, deeply moving, and filled with unforgettable characters, THE GLASS MENAGERIE is one of the most celebrated plays of the twentieth century. In this haunting “memory play,” Tennessee Williams explores family bonds, unfulfilled dreams, and the painful tension between reality and illusion.
Heartbreaking and tender, THE GLASS MENAGERIE is an enduring theatrical classic that continues to captivate audiences around the world.
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