Detlef Meierjohann

Detlef Meierjohann is a professional for both theatre and administration. After a general commercial education in Law and Justice, and the attendance of a drama school he began his career at a range of different theatres. Between 1974 and 1983 he worked as an actor, assistant producer, dramatic adviser, booker and director.

From 1983 to 1987 he was head of the artistic office at the Landestheater Coburg, from 1987 to 1990 artistic administrator and deputy general manager at the Oper Frankfurt. Afterwards till the end of the season 1996/1997 he was deputy acting director of the Zentralen Theaterbetriebe der Städtischen Bühnen.

Since the beginning of the season 1997/1998 Detlef Mejerjohann is the manager of the Hamburg State Opera.