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.

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.

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)