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Water Damage Schwerin Theater Mecklenburg – Causes & Repairs

As of: February 9, 2026 6:14 p.m This is what the auditorium of the Mecklenburg State Theater looked like before the renovation. Now a burst pipe has soaked the stands. (archive image) At the weekend there was a…

Water Damage Schwerin Theater Mecklenburg – Causes & Repairs

As of: February 9, 2026 6:14 p.m

This is what the auditorium of the Mecklenburg State Theater looked like before the renovation. Now a burst pipe has soaked the stands. (archive image)

At the weekend there was a burst water pipe in the large house of the Mecklenburg State Theater in Schwerin. According to the theater, due to a broken valve, large amounts of water ran from the upper tier into the orchestra pit. The water has now been pumped out of the building. However, according to the technical director of the house, Hans Hoffmann, the walls and floors of several tiers are soaked. How extensive the damage is is still unclear at the moment. The State Theater’s insurance company has already been informed, Hoffmann continued.

Large house in the middle of renovation

The main house at the old garden in Schwerin is currently being renovated. Therefore, the water damage has no direct impact on game operations. It is currently taking place in a large circus tent in the kitchen garden near the castle. The main house is currently being extensively renovated. According to the State Theater, it is still unclear whether the water damage will affect the duration of the renovation.

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NDR 1 Radio MV | Regional news from Schwerin | Feb 9, 2026 | 6:30 p.m

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date: 2026-02-09 23:15:00

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