When does the performance of Malwida begin?

The performance begins on August 19, 2026, at 20:00.

How much do the tickets cost?

Admission is stated to be between 13.00 and 20.00 euros according to the event information.

Where does the play take place?

At the Steingraeber & Söhne house Bayreuth, Hoftheater in the Steingraeber Palais at Friedrichstraße 2.

Is the venue barrier-free?

Yes, the access to the Hoftheater is barrier-free.

Is there an intermission or any additional information?

The performance is indicated to last about two hours; further detail information will be provided on the event page and at the theater box office.

In which language will it be performed?

The play will be presented in French with German supertitles.

Malwida in Bayreuth: A touching evening theater about freedom and friendship

Name: Malwida at the Steingraeber Hoftheater Bayreuth
Start: 2026-08-19T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-20T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Steingraeber & Söhne Haus Bayreuth, Hoftheater im Steingraeber-Palais

Malwida: an evening about intellectual freedom, friendship, and great stage presence

At the Steingraeber Hoftheater, a play unfolds on August 19, 2026, that combines historical warmth and intellectual tension. Malwida by Michel Mollard tells the story of an extraordinary woman whose thinking, stance, and influence extend far beyond her time – and of Romain Rolland, whose life path is reshaped under her influence.

A meeting that breathes history

The previews promise not a loud spectacle, but finely drawn puppet theater with poetic power. In 1889, the young Romain Rolland meets Malwida von Meysenbug, an emancipated aristocrat, early feminist, and political idealist. From this meeting, a friendship of rare depth grows, sustained by more than 1,500 letters and a dialogue that touches on thinking, art, and life plans.

Dramaturgy between biography and emotional movement

Michel Mollard condenses historical materials into a clear, concentrated dramaturgy. Malwida works with biographical precision and literary elegance: it is not the historical painting that is central, but the inner movement of two personalities who recognize, challenge, and liberate each other. The production thus takes seriously that kind of theater which derives its greatest power from language, rhythm, and presence.

The stage in the Steingraeber Palais as a resonance space

The Hoftheater in the Steingraeber Palais is perfectly suited for an evening of this kind. The traditional venue on Friedrichstraße has the intimacy of a cultivated chamber room and at the same time the aura of historical Bayreuth cultural history. 99 covered seats, barrier-free access, and the special courtyard atmosphere create a framework in which theatrical art, acoustics, and lighting mood come together closely. Here, theater is not viewed distantly but experienced as an immediate stage experience.

Press reviews and artistic classification

The response to the piece points to its literary and performative quality. Critical voices highlight the precise language, the impressive embodiment of the title character, and the dramaturgical subtlety. Furthermore, the production has already been performed multiple times in Paris; the Bayreuth performance thus connects to a proven theatrical handwriting that links historical material with present relevance.

What the audience can expect

Malwida promises an evening for viewers who appreciate theater as a thought-rich, emotional, and atmospherically powerful experience. Those who want to experience historical figures not as museum exhibits but as living presence on stage will find here a clever, sensual, and inspiring production. Definitely experience it live and secure a seat at the Steingraeber Hoftheater.