Plattenspieler:innen

The Prohlis District Opera

What happens when a piece of a star falls to Earth?

In “Plattenspieler:innen”, a mysterious being from outer space encounters a world that is constantly changing. Between past and future, nature and city, strangeness and familiarity, a poetic journey through time and space unfolds.

At the centre is HALLEY, a broken fragment of a comet that falls to Earth and encounters human beings as something unknown and otherworldly. Through a blend of time travel, live news formats, and staged scenes, the story of the district of Prohlis is told—from prehistoric times into the future. HALLEY becomes symbolically part of everything—a connecting element between people, times, and spaces.

Children and young people bring the story of a place to the stage together with music, dance, live film, and theatre—from its origins to a possible future. In the process, images emerge of encounters, transformation, and what connects people to one another.

An opera about curiosity, courage, and the question:
What does it mean to find a home?

Performances on:
19 June 2026 – 5:00 pm
20 June 2026 – 11:00 am
20 June 2026 – 5:00 pm

More information about the opera production and opportunities to get involved can be found here:

https://www.stadtteiloper-dresden.de/

You can join in!

Would you like to be on stage, help with the set design, or contribute to the musical arrangement? We look forward to seeing you!

Learn from professional artists
Become part of a creative community
Help shape the story of your city

All information about the opportunities to get involved can be found here:

https://www.stadtteiloper-dresden.de/mitmachen/

How to participate?

Participation is tailored to each individual – depending on time, interest, and ability. Professional support from experienced artists and educators is a given.

Musical: be part of the opera scenes as a choir, band, or ensemble
Creative: stage design, costumes, props—many helping hands are needed
Narrative: contribute your own stories, memories, or texts
Organizational: help with events, technology, or support