Our collection
Our catalogue comprises more than 25,000 original theatre and music theatre programmes from German and international theatres.
The focus of our collection includes:
spoken theatre
opera and operetta
ballet
musical theatre
concert programmes
Our customers include collectors, theatre professionals, libraries, archives, research institutions and cultural organisations worldwide.
Please note:
Virtually all the booklets we offer are unique items. As a rule, they cannot be replaced or reordered. Theater, opera, and classical concert programs are not published in large print runs—unlike books, for example—but are instead produced specifically for the respective performance. Consequently, our inventory of programs is in a state of constant flux. We therefore encourage you to act promptly if you are interested in an item, while the desired booklet is still available.
How we work
All programmes offered are original editions from their time of publication.
Each item has been personally examined and hand-catalogued.
Condition descriptions are prepared with care and take the age of each programme into account.
Any particular features are clearly noted.
Cast lists included in the programme are documented separately where applicable.
We work deliberately in a calm, factual manner, focusing on accuracy, transparency and long-term trust rather than fast sales.
Shipping
Orders are usually dispatched by the next business day.
Programmes are packed in neutral, crease-resistant cardboard envelopes and shipped securely via Deutsche Post, DHL or UPS.
For international orders, shipping details and tracking information are provided with the dispatch confirmation.
Who we are
Programmhefte24.de has been active as a specialist dealer since 2003.
Our stock focuses on productions from German theatres, including those of the former GDR, as well as selected programmes from Austria, Switzerland and overseas.
We specialise exclusively in theatre and music theatre programmes from approximately 1870 to the present day.
Curated selections
We regularly present curated selections of programmes, focusing on specific themes, productions, composers or periods.
These selections are intended to offer contextual insight and to support research, collecting and documentation of theatre history.
Original theatre programmes – carefully selected, accurately described, and responsibly handled. Programmhefte24.de
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William Shakespeare – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of William Shakespeare’s most celebrated and frequently performed comedies. Written around 1595, the play combines romance, fantasy, humour and poetic language in a timeless theatrical masterpiece. The story transports audiences from the court of Athens into an enchanted forest, where fairies, magic and mistaken identities blur the boundaries between dreams and reality.
At the heart of the play are several young lovers whose relationships become entangled through magical intervention and misunderstandings. Alongside them, a group of amateur actors provides comic relief as they prepare a performance for the Duke’s wedding celebrations. The interaction between these different storylines creates a rich and entertaining work that explores themes such as love, imagination, transformation and human folly.
For centuries, A Midsummer Night’s Dream has captivated audiences around the world. Its unique blend of romance, comedy and fantasy offers endless opportunities for creative interpretation, making it a favourite among professional theatres, community productions, schools and cultural organisations alike. The play remains a cornerstone of the international theatrical repertoire and continues to inspire new generations of performers and spectators.
Programmes for A Midsummer Night’s Dream provide valuable background information about the play, its author and the production itself, helping audiences gain a deeper appreciation of one of Shakespeare’s most enduring works.
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