WLB – Württembergische Landesbühne Esslingen

The Württembergische Landesbühne presents a diverse program at its four venues—Schauspielhaus, Podium 1, Podium 2, and Studio am Blarerplatz—including contemporary plays and classics, musical productions, and theater for young audiences. One of the highlights each year is the large open-air performance in Esslingen's Maille Park in front of the Inner Bridge.

As a state theater, the WLB is not only present in Esslingen, but also regularly tours throughout Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Switzerland.

Around 20 new productions are created each season. Together with the repertoire, the ensembles of the WLB and the Junge WLB (Young WLB) bring around 40 different plays to the stage. Marcus Grube has been the theater's artistic director since September 2024.