The Staatsoper and the Schauspiel Hannover together form the Niedersächsische Staatstheater Hannover, which is one of the largest multi-genre theatres in Germany with around 1,000 employees. Each year, around 1,300 performances of opera, drama, ballet, concert and youth theatre take place in three venues and are attended by around 400,000 people. The State Opera and Schauspiel Hannover work together with internationally renowned artists and stand for a diverse and innovative programme that attracts attention far beyond the borders of Lower Saxony.
