Lichthof Theater

The LICHTHOF Theater, founded in 1994, has established itself in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld as a prominent venue and production site for the Free Performing Arts. As an award-winning Off-Theater, it stands for innovation, a spirit of experimentation, and artistic diversity.

• Free Theater Productions: The LICHTHOF Theater offers a variety of performances, acting, dance, play developments, and text work. It serves as a platform for established groups as well as for emerging artists, particularly through the Start Off competition in cooperation with the Theater Academy[3][5].
• Digital Stage: During the pandemic, the theater launched the "Lichthof-Lab," a digital stage that enables theater pieces to be streamed with high-quality technology. This allows for the transformation of the analog experience into a digital one and reaches a broader audience[2].
• Laboratory Situations and Political Evenings: The theater is known for its sharply spiced political evenings and experimental productions that often address pressing issues such as torture, imprisonment, and social relevance[2][5].

The mission of the LICHTHOF Theater is to create a space for artistic experiments and innovative forms of theater. It promotes the discussion of relevant social issues and provides a democratic platform for conversation. The focus is on supporting young artists and providing an experimental environment that can take risks and develop new forms of theater art[2][3][5].

• Inclusion and Accessibility: The theater is part of the "Access Maker" qualification program by Un-Label, which aims to promote more diversity in the cultural sector and create access for people with disabilities. It works in workshops, training, and mentoring on a transformation process to achieve these goals[4].
• Digital Future: The investment in streaming technology, funded by the Corona aid from the city of Hamburg, secures the future of the theater and enables it to continue working even in times of crisis and reach a wide audience[2].

The LICHTHOF Theater is more than just a stage; it is a vibrant place of artistic innovation and social dialogue that has played a significant role in Hamburg for 30 years. With its grand plans and unchanged spirit of change and adaptability, the theater looks optimistically to the future.

• 1 - https://www.lichthof-theater.de/theater/profil/
• 2 - https://www.ndr.de/kultur/Lichthof-Theater-in-Hamburg-Erfolgreich-durch-die-Pandemie,lichthoftheater104.html
• 3 - https://www.hamburg.de/kultur/kultur-a-z/theater/lichthof-theater-400296
• 4 - https://www.lichthof-theater.de
• 5 - https://www.ndr.de/kultur/buehne/haeuser/30-Jahre-Lichthof-Kleines-Theater-mit-grosser-Vergangenheit,lichthoftheater106.html