Event

Pamela Carter’s work has garnered rave reviews for its ability to seduce the audience and leave an unforgettable impression. Skåne, her incisive study of the fallout of an affair, has been chosen to receive a reading at this year’s Theatertreffen.

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To mark the two-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon BP disaster, playwright Caridad Svitch reads from his new play about people affected by the spill.

The Lab uses the rehearsal process to refine text, giving the audience the opportunity to voice their opinions in a discussion. The May edition features Cinders, a new piece by Neil Bristow that descends into a web of incestuous relations.

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Jean-Paul Sartre’s confrontation with communism storms the German stage with English surtitles.

A triple bill by some of ballet’s contemporary master choreographers: Nacho Duato, Marco Goecke, William Forsythe. Schiller Theater.

Germany’s largest theatre fest opens with a daring collage of Sarah Kane’s work by Munich Kammerspiele Johan Simons Gesäubert / Gier / 4.48 Psychose at Haus der Berliner Festspiele.

The Legend of Paul and Paula is, well, legendary among GDR films. Ulrich Plenzdorf wrote a text containing both it and its sequel, premiering tonight. In German.

Robert Wilson’s dazzling Brecht production is a must-see. Don’t know German? Just brush up on Wikipedia quickly and get to it.

A German translation of Ibsen's play "An Enemy of the People", shown with English surtitles. Despite the Inception-ish language situation, the play's worth watching for Falilou Seck's lead performance, which provides a migrant-themed subtext.

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It’s a simple idea: covering the stage with dirt adds texture and dynamics to a movement-based work. But the finesse with which choreographer Toula Limnaios uses the theatricality created by the setting is what has made her production beloved.

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Merryn Carver’s piece weaves three separate stories of relationships between two men into a study of the frequent disconnect between physical intimacy and love. This production features a Berlin/South Africa-based team, and director Geoffrey Hyland.

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In 2008, Hungarian director Árpád Schilling wanted to challenge conservatives with new answers to the problems of modern society. This piece rejects traditional theatre in search of performance that transcends social classes. In English.

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The gypsy lifestyle serves as Constanza Macras’ inspiration in her new piece. Drawing comparisons between the nomadic lives of her dancers and those of gypsies, her combination of text and movement collages fleeting impressions into a unique piece.

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Following her messianic turn in Peaches Christ Superstar and then her musical Peaches Does Herself, the musician assumes the title role in Monteverdi’s version of Orpheus and Euridice. Director Daniel Cremer transposes the action to queer culture.

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Dieter Roth wrote a book 38 years ago filled with one word – “Murmel”. 11 actors chant, shout, whisper, mumble, vocalise the word “Murmel” – German for “marble”, 14 years after Roth’s death. It’s all practical jokes, slapstick and prankster humour.

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Prepare to be as moved as the dancers! This premiere night features three significant ballet choreographers of our time, showcasing their works. Catch Duato’s Spanish influenced steps, Forsythe’s contemporary repertory, and Goecke's expressive flips.

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Celebrating its 12th anniversary, English Theatre Berlin opens the stage to new writers at its annual contest. This year's theme? "The First Time". Don't miss the five winning plays of a fierce "first-timer" competition.

A new piece by Thomas Martin and based on Yukio Mishima’s story of a woman’s decision to commit suicide following her husband’s death. In original German.

An international cast examines life in Germany, Israel and Palestine, and the legacy of the Nazi era. With English surtitles.

Don't miss day one of the Queer Guide To Everyday Life with live performance from Holly Woodlawn; conversation with Bruce LaBruce; a lecture from Douglas Crimp; Narcissister performing live and Vaginal Davis' Speaking From the Diaphragm.

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Don't miss day two of the Queer Guide To Everyday Life with lectures from Juliane Rebentisch, Elizabeth Lebovici and Nguyen Tan Hoang; Tropicamp, introduced and moderated by Max Jorge Hinderer Cru and Vaginal Davis' Speaking From the Diaphragm.

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Don't miss day three of the Queer Guide To Everyday Life with lectures from José Muñoz, Heather Love and Gavin Butt; Performances from Jakob Lena Knebl and Hans Scheirl and live music from Tenderloin and The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black.

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Ennio Marchetto, aka the “Living Paper Cartoon”, is a prince of entertainment. Using little more than craftily designed paper cutouts and lots of imagination, the Italian-born performer acts on a long tradition of pure comedy and social commentary.

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The fourth annual edition of the event promises all the performance you can handle for just one entrance fee. How else could you sample four of the Schaubühne’s repertoire productions, or pieces in all three HAU theatres for just €15?

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The 7 Fingers, ostensibly live in a loft flatshare populated with very flexible roommates. The meat of the show is still the acrobatic acts, but the transitional theatrical moments add something for those craving a bit more narrative drama.

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