Shakespeare Festival Neuss 2026 – Programme

Festival dates: May 14 – June 6, 2026
Location: Globe Theatre Neuss (Germany)

The Shakespeare Festival Neuss presents an international programme of theatre, music, storytelling, and workshops inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. In 2026, around 15 productions and over 30 performances from across Europe will be shown.

Programme Highlights

Opening Production

  • The Tiger Lillies & La Perla 29 – A Macbeth Song
    A dark, musical reinterpretation of Macbeth, blending British humor, punk style, and avant-garde performance.

Theatre Performances

  • Rheinisches Landestheater Neuss – Romeo and Juliet
    A moving staging of Shakespeare’s iconic love story. [neuss.de]
  • Bremer Shakespeare Company – Romeo and Juliet
    A modern, high-energy version featuring rhythm, sound design, and beatboxing. [neuss.de]
  • Schaper + Richter – Henry V
  • Landestheater Linz – Measure for Measure
  • Cie Minuit44 – Richard III
  • Philipp Sommer – Re-Lording Richard 3.0
  • The HandleBards – As You Like It

Special Productions & Performances

  • Greensleeved – Yorick, or the Skull
    A humorous solo performance combining music and puppetry.
  • Buzz Studios – Petty Men
  • Woods of Birnam – Searching for William
  • Rufus Beck & Tango Transit – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Storytelling & Interactive Events

  • Giles Abbott – Rags to Riches
    An interactive storytelling evening inspired by King Lear, developed with the audience.

Workshops & Educational Events

  • Compania Sincara – “The Clown is Truly Wise!” (Workshop)
  • Compania Sincara – (Not) A Midsummer Night’s Dream
  • Annika Schaper & Sarah John – “Who Are My Heroes?” (Workshop)

Garden Theatre & Special Experiences

  • Stefan Schneckenburger – “Thou Old Adam’s Likeness”
    A guided theatrical walk inspired by Shakespeare’s texts
  • Stefan Schneckenburger – Garden Theatre: Shakespeare’s Green Worlds

Tickets & Information

  • Tickets available online, by phone, or at local ticket offices
  • Prices (approx.):