Eclectic Theatre was founded in January 2005 in Dresden with the aim of promoting English language culture and intercultural communication through the performing arts, with particular emphasis on public performances of plays. The project was initiated as a result of enthusiasm of both participants and audience after an ad hoc production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It in the Rosengarten in Dresden in June 2004, when it was decided to capitalize on its success.

We are a free and independent theatre group in every sense. Our members and supporters include people from all walks of life and from many different countries. Our choice of plays is not be limited in any way, except that they are performed in English. From Greek tragedy to the contemporary scene, we produce involving and engaging European theatre within a wide range of possibilities and styles.

Since April 2006, the Eclectic Theatre e.V. has been a member of the Landesverband AmateurTheater Sachsen e.V. (LATS), which is the umbrella organisation for amateur theatre groups in Saxony. Furthermore, Eclectic has cooperated with The Dresden Anglo-German Association since May 2010. As resident theatre group in Theaterhaus Rudi, we also participate in the events organized by them, such as the end-of-season Pausenspiele or the Amateur Theatre Festival DrAma, on a regular basis. Moreover, Eclectic Theatre successfully took part in the Open Stage of the Staatsschauspiel Dresden in February 2009.

Productions

• The Sea (2005)
• A Little Bit of This & A Little Bit of That (2005/2006)
• Brand (2006)
• The Piano Man (2006/2007)
• The Merchant of Venice (2007)
• Taking Sides (2007)
• Little Red Riding Hood (2008)
• Major Barbara (2008)
• What the Butler Saw (2008/2009)
• The Hero Factor (2009)
• Uncle Vanya (2009/2010)
• Twelfth Night (2010)