When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for June 18, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

Where will Lysistrata be performed?

It will be performed in Lecture Hall II in the C building of the University of Augsburg.

Is the performance in German or English?

The AnglistenTheater traditionally performs in English.

Is there information about the ticket price?

A verified ticket price was not clearly stated in the sources.

Is the venue accessible via public transport?

Yes, according to university information, the campus is reachable by tram line 3 via the university stop.

Is the event location barrier-free?

The university refers to a site plan with information on accessibility. More detailed information should be checked before the visit.

Lysistrata ignites a clever evening full of wit and resistance in Augsburg’s Lecture Hall

Name: Lysistrata - Ellen McLaughlin
Start: 2026-06-18T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-19T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Hörsaal II, C-Gebäude, Universität Augsburg

An ancient material that will gain new strength in June 2026

With Ellen McLaughlin's Lysistrata, the AnglistenTheater of the University of Augsburg presents a sharp-tongued, timelessly relevant adaptation of Aristophanes on stage. The comedy combines political satire, clever wordplay, and a clear stage concept into a theatrical experience that oscillates between laughter, tension, and surprising immediacy.

When protest becomes theater

At the center is Lysistrata, who wants to stop the war between Athens and Sparta with a radical plan. McLaughlin's version condenses the ancient material into a pointed production about power, refusal, and female self-empowerment. This combination of classical source and modern sharpening gives the evening dramatic impact.

Between comedy, conflict, and clever present

The appeal of this theater production lies in the quick changes of tone. The ancient sex comedy does not present itself as a museum piece, but as a lively, physical stage art with a political undertone. Those who value precise acting skills, ensemble energy, and a vibrant theater atmosphere will find an evening here with a clear stance and high recognition value.

The AnglistenTheater as a vibrant stage of the University of Augsburg

The AnglistenTheater has been active since 1980 and traditionally performs in English. For this June production in 2026, the University of Augsburg announces performances in Lecture Hall II of the C building. The performance venue within the campus context gives the evening a special character between academic proximity and direct live presence.

What the audience can expect

This theater evening promises pointed dialogues, satirical energy, and a material that has lost none of its explosive power in times of crises and conflicts. Lysistrata is not a quiet maintenance of classics, but a lively play about peace, negotiation, and resistance. Those who seek culture with attitude and intelligent stage presence should experience this performance live.