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of his work, though thankfully the productions are a little
livelier than in GDR days and much of the rest of the
programme is given over to a range of reliable pieces by
Henrik Ibsen, Friedrich Schiller and the like. There are also
occasional experimental productions on the Probebühne
(rehearsal stage). Tickets €5-30.
Deutsches Theater Schumannstr. 13a, Mitte T 030
28 44 12 25, W deutsches-theater.de; U-Oranienburger
Tor. Good, solid productions taking in everything from
Schiller to Mamet make this one of Berlin's best theatres
and frequently sold out. Also includes a second theatre, the
Kammerspiele. Tickets €4-48.
Maxim-Gorki-Theater Am Festungsgraben 2, Mitte
T 030 20 22 11 15, W gorki.de; U- & S-Friedrichstrasse.
This 1827 theatre, one of Berlin's largest, puts on
consistently good literary and filmic adaptations. The work
of Russian socialist-realist author Maxim Gorky is regularly
featured, as you might expect, along with contemporary
pieces from the likes of Fassbinder. The Studiobühne stage
shows more experimental works. Tickets €12-30.
Renaissance Theater Knesebeckstr. 100,
Charlottenburg T 030 312 42 02, W renaissance-theater
.de; U-Ernst-Reuter-Platz. Contemporary international
theatre, mainly productions with strong social or emotional
themes. Also readings and musical revues. Tickets €14-48.
Schaubühne am Lehniner Platz Kurfürstendamm
153, Wilmersdorf T 030 89 00 23, W schaubuehne.de;
U-Adenauerplatz. State-of-the-art theatre that hosts
performances of the classics and some experimental
pieces, with plenty of young energy and an accent on
dance. Advance booking advisable. Tickets €7-43.
Theater des Westens Kantstr. 12, Charlottenburg T 030
31 90 30, W theater-des-westens.de; U- & S-Zoologischer
Garten. Musicals and light opera, and the occasional
Broadway-style show, sometimes in English. Housed in a
beautiful fin-de-siècle building. Tickets €40-120.
Theater im Palais Am Festungsgraben, Mitte T 030 201
06 93, T theater-im-palais.de; U- & S-Friedrichstrasse.
Traditional pieces performed with a contemporary spin
- conversational delivery, music, storytelling - while
preserving theatrical simplicity. Expect pieces by the likes of
Fontane, Heine or E.T.A. Hoffmann. Ticket €5-25.
Ì Volksbühne Linienstr. 227, Mitte T 030 24 06 57 77,
W volksbuehne-berlin.de; U-Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz. One
of Berlin's most adventurous and interesting theatres, often
with highly provocative performances: nudity and throwing
things at audiences crop up fairly regularly; a second stage
also shows modern adaptations of classics. Tickets €10-27.
EXPERIMENTAL AND FREE THEATRE
BAT Studiotheater Belforter Str. 15, Prenzlauer Berg
T 030 755 41 77 77, W bat-berlin.de; U-Senefelder
Platz. Originally a “workers' and students' theatre”, founded
in 1975, this can usually be relied on to come up with
challenging experimental offerings. Tickets €8.
English Theatre Berlin Fidicinstr. 40, Kreuzberg
T 030 691 12 11, W etberlin.de; U-Platz der Luftbrücke.
Tiny courtyard theatre specializing in English-language
fringe productions: theatre, comedy and even films and
concerts. Tickets €5-14.
Hebbel Am Ufer Hallesches Ufer 32, Kreuzberg T 030
25 90 04 27, W hebbel-am-ufer.de; U-Hallesches Tor.
Spread across three neighbouring locations, this is the
place for short runs of varied theatre, performance and
dance productions, sometimes in English. Often interesting,
modern and experimental. The theatre also features four
major annual contemporary dance festivals. Tickets €8-25.
Ì Schaubude Greifswalder Str. 81-84, Prenzlauer
Berg T 030 423 43 14, W schaubude-berlin.de; S- &
U-Greifswalder Strasse. Former GDR puppet theatre now
presenting shows for adults and children - from Hansel
and Gretel to Faust to performances on atomic physics. The
kids' programme starts aged 4 and their tickets are €4.
Tickets €9.50-12.50.
Theater 89 Torstr. 216, Mitte T 030 282 46 56,
W theater89.de; U-Oranienburger Tor. A small venue
putting on modern works and literary adaptations in a
simple and unaffected style. Tickets €15.
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CABARET
In the 1920s and 1930s, Berlin had a rich and intense cabaret scene : hundreds of small clubs presented acts that were
often deeply satirical and political. When the Nazis came to power these quickly disappeared, to be replaced by anodyne
entertainments in line with Party views. Sadly, the cabaret scene never recovered: most of what's on show today is drag or
semi-clad titillation for tourists. However, a few places are worth trying, notably the Chamäleon, which plays host to
eclectic acts. Be warned, though, that most cabaret venues make their money by charging very high prices at the bar.
anywhere else, so the range is huge, from free jazz and
sound art gigs to movies and installations. Door fees go
directly to the artists. Tickets around €7.
Bar Jeder Vernunft Scharperstr. 24, Wilmersdorf
T 030 883 15 82, W bar-jeder-vernunft.de;
U-Spichernstrasse. Hip young venue for all manner of
CABARET VENUES
Ì Ausland Lychener Str. 60 T 030 447 70 08,
W ausland-berlin.de; U-Prenzlauer Allee. Non-profit
experimental club in an undecorated bunker in front of an
apartment block. It's committed to promoting
performances and events that struggle to find a home
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CHAMÄLEON P.222 ; PHILHARMONIE P.219 >
 
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