rephrased: German Theater Association or Germany's Theater Guild - Hamburg's drama reviewers highly commend the local theater scene.
The Hamburg Schauspielhaus, headed by Karin Beier, takes the crown for the 2023/24 season as per the views of theater critics. In the category of "best overall performance by a major theater," it bagged eight votes, as mentioned in a poll conducted among 53 authors by "Die Deutsche Buhne" magazine.
Across all categories, the Hamburger Schauspielhaus earned a total of 19 mentions. The focal point of the season was Intendantin Beier's five-part ancient cycle "Anthropolis." Lina Beckmann's stellar solo performance in the second portion, named "Laios," garnered significant attention.
The Oper Frankfurt and Staatstheater Stuttgart each received four acknowledgments among the large theaters. Among the smaller theaters, Theaterhaus Jena shone brightly with its play "Die Hundekot-Attacke," which secured an invitation to the Berliner Theatertreffen this year.
Annually, the magazine based in Cologne, published by the German Stage Association, polls its critics from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, seeking their most compelling impressions.
The Hamburg Schauspielhaus's win in the "best overall performance by a major theater" category further solidifies its reputation as one of Europe's leading theatres, particularly with Intendantin Beier's acclaimed five-part cycle, "Anthropolis." Lina Beckmann's powerful performance in "Laios" has also resulted in widespread recognition within the theatre world.
