Our values

Oper Leipzig stands for high artistic quality, is a theater of experience with international appeal for all generations, a place of social dialogue, participation and networking.

Oper Leipzig is open to all people and a place where diversity and sustainability are lived out. In art and in cooperation. As a company owned by the City of Leipzig, Oper Leipzig pursues the mission of cultivating and promoting art and culture, non-profit status and economic efficiency in accordance with its statutes.

The purpose of the statutes is realized in particular through the operation and management of a music theater with the main artistic genres of opera, operetta, musical and ballet in the Opera House and the Musical Comedy.

The theater and costume workshops provide services for Oper Leipzig, Schauspiel Leipzig and Theater der Jungen

As a living stage, we open up spaces for living dreams.
Oper Leipzig stands for art and encounters. All people from the city and from regions near and far are welcome.

Our values and our cooperation aim to promote and strengthen the common good of the city. We offer a sphere of art, excellence, community, exchange and learning, enabling people to escape from everyday life and think new things - in short: to dream.

Oper Leipzig is the first theatre in Germany to be awarded the berufundfamilie certification by the non-profit Hertie Foundation. We have successfully completed the certification process with all departments and different job profiles, thus actively strengthening a family and life-phase-conscious personnel policy and the compatibility of work, family and private life. the agreed measures are reviewed annually and recertified every three years. As a responsible employer and pioneer in this area, we promote and honour different lifestyles.

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Oper Leipzig wins the German Equal Pay Award for the radiance and assertiveness of its remuneration system and as a pioneer for the cultural sector. Oper Leipzig is recognised for its high level of awareness of the complexity of the gender pay gap. The award recognises the change process initiated to implement equal pay, despite difficult initial conditions, such as numerous different types of contract and a low available budget.

By signing the Diversity Charter, we are committing to a working environment characterised by openness and equality - where everyone is valued, regardless of origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion or physical ability. 

We were the first German theatre to be certified in accordance with DIN ISO 20121, an international standard for sustainable event management. This demanding standard requires sustainability goals and guidelines for sustainable action in environmental, social and economic terms, which must be continuously pursued and expanded. On the initiative of the management of Oper Leipzig, a sustainability working group (WG) was set up, made up of employees from various departments. Specific measures were developed, discussed and prioritised using both a bottom-up and a top-down approach. The requirements of DIN ISO 20121 are reviewed annually in an external audit and are not currently met by any other theatre company in Germany.

Oper Leipzig is committed to complying with legal rules and standards in order to avert dangers to itself and others, minimise risks and identify opportunities. Violations and breaches of duty must be discussed, documented and communicated to the team for prevention or avoidance in the future.

The sustainable development of Oper Leipzig can only be achieved together with all partners, service providers, customers and suppliers. The sustainable development of Oper Leipzig includes all interested parties.

All employees have the same opportunities. Origin, gender, age, sexual orientation and religion are irrelevant in terms of development opportunities. Oper Leipzig promotes a good work-life balance and creates appropriate framework conditions for this.

Flexibility at Oper Leipzig epitomises high artistic quality and ensemble culture, supported by the courage to innovate and excellence in execution.
This enables us to successfully organise events and performances according to the expectations of our audiences and the needs of our artistic team. Courage drives us to explore new creative paths, while quality ensures that every performance meets the highest standards. Together we create unique experiences that connect and inspire.

Oper Leipzig is committed to the common good and social cohesion by not only supporting charitable and cultural organisations, but also actively promoting cultural life and ensuring the well-being of its employees. This commitment to social action, anchored in our guidelines, emphasises our role as a cultural institution that bears responsibility for the community and lives cultural and social values.

Oper Leipzig pursues a company health management programme that focuses on improving working conditions, the working atmosphere and performance.

Inclusion at Oper Leipzig means open access to art for all, reinforced by closeness, respect and communication. We promote diversity and foster a dialogue that creates understanding and appreciation in our community. Through these core values, we break down barriers and promote a culture in which everyone feels accepted.

Oper Leipzig attaches great importance to trust and integrity in the interaction of all employees, especially with regard to the management and leadership of the company, the external representation of the company by its own team and the cooperation with external and internal partners. Integrity also means reporting misbehaviour, accepting the consequences and not repeating mistakes in order to build trust. Without trust, there is no integrity.

Oper Leipzig is committed to reducing its ecological footprint through the use of environmentally friendly materials and technologies, resource-saving processes and the consideration of sustainability aspects in the planning and realisation of events. To this end, the relevant key figures for balancing greenhouse gas emissions are measured.

Oper Leipzig endeavours to communicate openly and transparently. It values open dialogue, both within the organisation and with the public, and provides information about its goals, measures and progress.

Oper Leipzig's vision is to play a pioneering role in the German cultural sector by being the first cultural institution in Germany to implement and continuously improve a comprehensive sustainability management system in accordance with the internationally recognised DIN ISO 20121 standard. As an influential and supra-regional organisation, Oper Leipzig is committed to integrating sustainability into its operations and thus acting as a role model in the cultural landscape. Our aim is to inspire and motivate other cultural institutions to embed sustainable practices into their operations through our commitment and innovation.

As a company owned by the City of Leipzig, Oper Leipzig is committed to optimising the use of its venues from an economic point of view in order to fulfil its municipal mandate and contribute to the cultural diversity and development of the city. In addition, Oper Leipzig is aware of its role as a key player in the urban community and actively contributes to the economic development of the city community. This includes the promotion of local tourism, job creation and co-operation with local businesses and cultural institutions.