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Children and Youth Theatre in Germanyennz

Germany’s children’s and youth theatre scene is outstanding for its extraordinary density and aesthetic diversity and for the high quality of its productions. On our pages about children’s and youth theatre, we provide theatre aficionados, experts, curators and programme managers in Germany and abroad a comprehensive survey of high-quality children’s and youth theatre in Germany.
A page from Andrea Schraad's sketchbook for Franz Kafka’s “Der Prozess” (“The trial”) at the Kammerspiele in Munich; photo: Andrea Schraad

Of Fabrics, Techniques and Sensibilities – Costume Designersen

The Costume designers’ work is creative and takes place in close cooperation with others – between workshops, rehearsal stages and personalities. ...
„Pizza senza Mamma“, Direction: Brigitte Dethier, Young Ensemble Stuttgart; Photo: Young Ensemble Stuttgart

Deep Valleys, High Peaks, Wide Open Spaces: Directors of Children’s Theatre in Germanyen

In Germany, directors of children’s theatre take up deep subjects, expand horizons and are as innovative as the nature of performing art itself. ...
“Fight Club – Real Tekken” by the group God’s Entertainment; Photo: God’s Entertainment

In Search of the Creative Moment – Computer Games in the Theatreen

Scepticism about virtual game worlds is waning. The theatre is increasingly taking up computer games and interactive media and incorporating them in stage reality. A look at the most recent inter-media encounters. ...
Elfriede Jelinek “The Merchant’s Contract” Koproduktion Schauspiel Köln und Thalia Theater Hamburg; director: Nicolas Stemann; photo: David Baltzer

“From Nothing Comes Nothing” – What Is the Crisis Doing to the Theater and What Is the Theater Doing with the Crisis?en

At present authors, dramaturges and directors are biding their time with respect to the crisis. ...
The directors Knut Klaaßen and Monika Gintersdorfer with Franck Edmond Yao in the middle (performer in „Logobi #04“, „Logobi #05“ and „Othello, c’est qui ?“); photo: Sarah Bennani

Independent Or Not Independent – Boundaries Between State Theater and the Independent Scene are Dissolvingen

Many who have made careers in theater began in the independent scene. ...
Scene of the film “Die Spielwütigen” by Andres Veiel, 2003; Foto: Timebandits films

Actors – Between Education and Professionen

The education of young actors in Germany enjoys a good reputation. Yet, those who are just starting out are finding it increasingly difficult to get contracts. ...
“The Robbers” after Friedrich Schiller (director: Nicolas Stemann) was premiered on October 11, 2008 at the Thalia Theater in Hamburg and was invited to the 2009 Berlin Theatertreffen. Photo: Arno Declair

The New Power of Musicians in the Theateren

Theater is a collective art in which a few of the most important actors work in the shadows. For many years, the theater musicians belonged to them. Now they too may romp about on the stage. ...

30 stage designers working at German Theatres   deutschenglish

Short biographies, major productions, journalistic portraits, stage designs, links

50 Directors working in Germany

Short biographies, major productions, journalistic portraits, links

Theatre in Germany

Articles and Links on Selected Topics