D´Oberbeurer Bühne

D'Oberbeurer Bühne is a theatre company based in Oberbeuren, a district and parish town of the independent city of Kaufbeuren in Bavarian Swabia.

History

There is a long tradition of theatre in Oberbeuren, dating back to the annual Christmas celebrations of the Catholic Boys' Association. As early as 1926, short plays were performed as part of these celebrations, as evidenced by the oldest surviving programme. This tradition continued under the direction of Narziß Hofmeier, who rehearsed and performed plays with the association every spring.

In 1983 Peter Lehmann took over the management of the theatre in Oberbeuren. The "Grüner Baum" inn served as the club's stage. The association financially supported the Soldiers' and Sick Association with a large number of comedies. On 2 March 1991 the independent association "D'Oberbeurer Bühne" was founded.

After the closure and demolition of the "Grüner Baum" inn, Oberbeuren experienced a period of three years without theatre performances. The association bridged this period with performances at Christmas parties, carnival balls and village festivals. In 1996 the group found a new home in the parish hall of St Dionysius. At this time Karl Köberle joined the band as music director, a position he held until 2006.

In 2006, Monika Schmid, who had previously worked as an actress for 19 years, took over as director of the theatre association "D'Oberbeurer Bühne". Under her leadership, the association expanded its repertoire to include comedies, thrillers and contemporary plays to entertain audiences and continue the theatre tradition in Oberbeuren.  This was only interrupted by the two-year forced break between 2014 and 2017.

Repertoire

• 2023 Der fast keusche Josef
• 2022 Bodschamperlspuk
• 2019 Der Männerrechtler
• 2018 Hexenschuss
• 2017 Allein unter Kühen
• 2014 Kein „ordentlicher“ Wasserschaden
• 2013 Lottofieber
• 2012 Mangoschnaps und rote Rosen
• 2011 Leberwurst und falscher Adel
• 2010 Um Gottes Willen
• 2009 Die verhexte Hex
• 2008 0900 / 6 mal die 6
• 2007 Da war doch noch was
• 2005 Sparmaßnahmen
• 2003 Jetzt schau mer mal, dann seh mer scho
• 2001 Harter Tobak
• 1998 Ein italienisches Wochenende
• 1987 Hurra a´Bua
• 1985 Hätts gredt mitanand
• 1984 Oiner spinnt immer
• 1983 Brautschau Kathl
• 1982 Die tolle Schwiegermutter
• 1981 Der fidele Hausl
• 1979 Adams letztes Abenteuer
• 1978 Der Ehekrieg
• 1977/IV Die adlige Susanne Herbst
• 1977/I Urlaub vom Doppelbett Frühjahr

Members

The theatre association "D'Oberbeurer Bühne" organises performances every year, involving various teams, including the board of directors, actors and actresses, make-up artists, set builders, technical staff, entrance and hall staff. Rehearsals for the plays begin in August and the performances always take place in mid-October.