Schaubühne

The Schaubühne am Lehniner Platz, founded in 1962 by a group of students in Berlin-Kreuzberg, is one of the leading theaters in Germany. Since 1981, the theater has been located at the western end of Kurfürstendamm in Berlin-Wilmersdorf.

• Permanent Ensemble and Repertoire: The heart of the Schaubühne is a permanent ensemble of about 30 actors. The repertoire includes both classics of world literature and contemporary pieces by internationally recognized authors. Each season, the Schaubühne premieres about ten new productions, while a repertoire of over thirty plays is shown in rotation[1][4].
• International Presence: The Schaubühne presents its productions annually in about one hundred performances abroad, at major international festivals, and as guest performances in theaters worldwide[1][4].
• Festival International New Drama (FIND): Since 2000, the FIND festival invites international theater makers and new talents every spring to present their works in Berlin. This festival has developed into a panorama of the most significant international theater productions[1][4].

The Schaubühne am Lehniner Platz is known for its political and social engagement. The theater aims to address and critically question current societal discourses. Regular discussion series with renowned personalities such as Carolin Emcke, Heinz Bude, and Vanessa Vu contribute to reflecting and discussing societal developments[1][4].

The theater building, originally constructed in 1928 by Erich Mendelsohn as a cinema, was converted into a multifunctional theater between 1978 and 1981 under the direction of Jürgen Sawade. The flexible and variable auditorium design allows for the performance area to be changed as needed within the three halls. In recent years, extensive renovation and modernization measures have been carried out to keep the stage technology at the highest standard and to ensure its long-term usability[2][3].

Since 1999, Thomas Ostermeier has been a member of the artistic direction and has been the sole artistic director of the Schaubühne since 2009. The long-term leadership by Jürgen Schitthelm, who was active from 1962 to 2012, has significantly contributed to the development of the theater. Today, the Schaubühne is led by Friedrich Barner and Tobias Veit[1][3][4].

The Schaubühne am Lehniner Platz is a vibrant example of innovative and committed theater that shapes both local and international theater landscapes.

• 1 - https://www.schaubuehne.de/en/pages/profile.html
• 2 - https://te-ing.de/schaubuehne-am-lehniner-platz-berlin/
• 3 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schaub%C3%BChne_am_Lehniner_Platz
• 4 - https://www.schaubuehne.de/de/seiten/profil.html
• 5 - https://kulturmarken.de/anbieter/deutschland/berlin/schaubuhne-berlin