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The Liebhabertheater-Gesellschaft Solothurn (''abbrev.'' LTG; ''Engl.'' Amateur Theatre Society Solothurn) is an amateur theatre association located in the town of Solothurn, Switzerland. The society was founded in 1810 and has been active ever since. Nowadays, the Liebhabertheater-Gesellschaft stages usually one or two plays per year, playing about seven performances of each production. The plays are mostly performed in Swiss-German vernacular.<ref>https://www.ltg-solothurn.ch/produktionen/vergangene_produktionen</ref> | The Liebhabertheater-Gesellschaft Solothurn (''abbrev.'' LTG; ''Engl.'' Amateur Theatre Society Solothurn) is an amateur theatre association located in the town of Solothurn, Switzerland. The society was founded in 1810 and has been active ever since. Nowadays, the Liebhabertheater-Gesellschaft stages usually one or two plays per year, playing about seven performances of each production. The plays are mostly performed in Swiss-German vernacular.<ref name=":0">https://www.ltg-solothurn.ch/produktionen/vergangene_produktionen</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Theatre activities in Solothurn had their origin in the Jesuit drama tradition in mid-17th century. Using the municipal theatre as their performance venue, the Liebhabertheater-Gesellschaft staged a great amount and variety of productions from classical drama to plays for mere entertainment. With the foundation of the professional theatre Städtebundtheater Biel-Solothurn in 1927, the LTG focussed on popular theatre, leaving standard language drama to the professionals. | Theatre activities in Solothurn had their origin in the Jesuit drama tradition in mid-17th century. Using the municipal theatre as their performance venue, the Liebhabertheater-Gesellschaft staged a great amount and variety of productions from classical drama to plays for mere entertainment. With the foundation of the professional theatre Städtebundtheater Biel-Solothurn in 1927, the LTG focussed on popular theatre, leaving standard language drama to the professionals.<ref>https://www.ltg-solothurn.ch/verein/geschichte</ref> | ||
== Contemporary Activity == | == Contemporary Activity == | ||
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== Repertoire == | == Repertoire == | ||
The plays are mostly performed in Swiss-German vernacular. | The plays are mostly performed in Swiss-German vernacular. | ||
In their latter chronicle, the Liebhabertheater-Gesellschaft Solothurn lists the following plays: | In their latter chronicle, the Liebhabertheater-Gesellschaft Solothurn lists the following plays:<ref name=":0" /> | ||
* 2024/2025 Haguhans im Blitzloch, by Hans Corrodi | * 2024/2025 Haguhans im Blitzloch, freely adapted by Hans Corrodi from Jeremias Gotthelf's "Uli der Pächter" | ||
* 2023/2024 E tolli Familie (''Engl.'' An awesome family) | * 2023/2024 E tolli Familie (''Engl.'' An awesome family), adapted by Georg Trachsler from Fritz Wempner | ||
* 2022/2023 Dr Ueli uf dr Glungge | * 2022/2023 Dr Ueli uf dr Glungge, adapted by Hans Marthaler from Jeremias Gotthelf's "Uli der Pächter" | ||
* 2021/2022 E höllischi Nacht (''Engl.'' An infernal night) | * 2021/2022 E höllischi Nacht (''Engl.'' An infernal night), by Balthasar Alletsee | ||
* 2019/2020 Frau Müller muss weg (''Engl.'' Ms Müller has to go) | * 2019/2020 Frau Müller muss weg (''Engl.'' Ms Müller has to go), by Lutz Hübner | ||
* 2019/2020 37 Ansichtskarten (''Engl.'' 37 Postcards) | * 2019/2020 37 Ansichtskarten (''Engl.'' 37 Postcards), by Michael McKeever | ||
* 2018/2019 Hinter den sieben Gleisen (''Engl.'' Behind the seven rail tracks) | * 2018/2019 Hinter den sieben Gleisen (''Engl.'' Behind the seven rail tracks), by Katja Früh | ||
* 2017/2018 Gstürm im Stägehuus (''Engl.'' Turmoil in the staircase) | * 2017/2018 Gstürm im Stägehuus (''Engl.'' Turmoil in the staircase), by Jens Exler | ||
* 2017/2018 Gueti Geischter (''Engl.'' | * 2017/2018 Gueti Geischter (''Engl.'' Spirit Level), by Pam Valentine | ||
* 2016/2017 Schlafzimmergäste (''Engl.'' Bedroom | * 2016/2017 Schlafzimmergäste (''Engl.'' Bedroom Farce), Alan Ayckbourn | ||
* 2015/2016 Läbig Schueh | * 2015/2016 Läbig Schueh (''Engl.'' Lively Shoes), by Hans Wagner | ||
* 2015/2016 Der arme Ritter | * 2015/2016 Der arme Ritter (''Engl.'' The poor knight), by Stefan Vögel | ||
* 2014/2015 Der süsseste Wahnsinn (''Engl.'' | * 2014/2015 Der süsseste Wahnsinn (''Engl.'' Suite Surrender), by Michael McKeever | ||
* 2013/2014 Anne Bäbi Jowäger | * 2013/2014 Anne Bäbi Jowäger, adapted by Sämi Fauk from Jeremias Gotthelf's novel | ||
* 2013/2014 Runter zum Fluss (''Engl.'' Down to the river) | * 2013/2014 Runter zum Fluss (''Engl.'' Down to the river), by Frank Pinkus | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
[[Category:Clubs, Societies and Institutions]] | [[Category:Clubs, Societies and Institutions]] | ||
[[Category:Switzerland]] | [[Category:Switzerland]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:57, 21 February 2025
The Liebhabertheater-Gesellschaft Solothurn (abbrev. LTG; Engl. Amateur Theatre Society Solothurn) is an amateur theatre association located in the town of Solothurn, Switzerland. The society was founded in 1810 and has been active ever since. Nowadays, the Liebhabertheater-Gesellschaft stages usually one or two plays per year, playing about seven performances of each production. The plays are mostly performed in Swiss-German vernacular.[1]
History
Theatre activities in Solothurn had their origin in the Jesuit drama tradition in mid-17th century. Using the municipal theatre as their performance venue, the Liebhabertheater-Gesellschaft staged a great amount and variety of productions from classical drama to plays for mere entertainment. With the foundation of the professional theatre Städtebundtheater Biel-Solothurn in 1927, the LTG focussed on popular theatre, leaving standard language drama to the professionals.[2]
Contemporary Activity
Today, the Liebhabertheater-Gesellschaft Solothurn is still active. In 2010, the LTG marked its 200th anniversary with an extensive event programme. Usually the society stages one or two plays per year, playing about seven performances of each production.
Repertoire
The plays are mostly performed in Swiss-German vernacular.
In their latter chronicle, the Liebhabertheater-Gesellschaft Solothurn lists the following plays:[1]
- 2024/2025 Haguhans im Blitzloch, freely adapted by Hans Corrodi from Jeremias Gotthelf's "Uli der Pächter"
- 2023/2024 E tolli Familie (Engl. An awesome family), adapted by Georg Trachsler from Fritz Wempner
- 2022/2023 Dr Ueli uf dr Glungge, adapted by Hans Marthaler from Jeremias Gotthelf's "Uli der Pächter"
- 2021/2022 E höllischi Nacht (Engl. An infernal night), by Balthasar Alletsee
- 2019/2020 Frau Müller muss weg (Engl. Ms Müller has to go), by Lutz Hübner
- 2019/2020 37 Ansichtskarten (Engl. 37 Postcards), by Michael McKeever
- 2018/2019 Hinter den sieben Gleisen (Engl. Behind the seven rail tracks), by Katja Früh
- 2017/2018 Gstürm im Stägehuus (Engl. Turmoil in the staircase), by Jens Exler
- 2017/2018 Gueti Geischter (Engl. Spirit Level), by Pam Valentine
- 2016/2017 Schlafzimmergäste (Engl. Bedroom Farce), Alan Ayckbourn
- 2015/2016 Läbig Schueh (Engl. Lively Shoes), by Hans Wagner
- 2015/2016 Der arme Ritter (Engl. The poor knight), by Stefan Vögel
- 2014/2015 Der süsseste Wahnsinn (Engl. Suite Surrender), by Michael McKeever
- 2013/2014 Anne Bäbi Jowäger, adapted by Sämi Fauk from Jeremias Gotthelf's novel
- 2013/2014 Runter zum Fluss (Engl. Down to the river), by Frank Pinkus