Virtue and vice: Two Maxim Gorki premieres
"Das Kohlhaas-Prinzip", Yael Ronen's freewheeling adaptation of Heinrich von Kleist’s novella, packs plenty of black humor, theatrical self-awareness and manic energy, and Dionysus and Pentheus face...
View ArticleCog in the machine
German-British performance collective Gob Squad built a little robot named Myon, and then teamed up with Komische Oper to teach him all about feelings in their new musical "My Square Lady". Catch it...
View ArticleA labyrinth of light
The much-anticipated performance art piece from Theater Anu, Die große Reise, is lighting up Tempelhofer Feld at night. Circus-like, surreal characters pine for unattainable fantasies and you become a...
View ArticleThe Exberliner Guide to Berlin Art Week 2015
A explosion of exhibitions is set to make up Berlin Art Week Sep 15-20. Not sure about which events to attend? We've put together a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the performances, openings...
View ArticleThe great escape: 2. Berliner Herbstsalon
Running from Nov 13-29, the Maxim Gorki Theater invites over 35 artists and groups from around the world to provide their unique responses to the refugee crisis, from reinterpreted ancient Greek...
View ArticleTransmediale/CTM: Still Be Here
Miku is the biggest star you’ve never heard of. Her girlish appearance (she’s 16 with long turquoise pigtails) belies her enormous success in Japan, her concerts are packed with tens of thousands of...
View ArticleMaerzMusik: Our picks
Get ready for MaerzMusik! In case you have trouble deciding which of the many concerts and performances you should hit, we just made it easier for you.
View ArticleNo bullshit refugee media stories
INTERVIEW! The Schaubühne’s annual F.I.N.D. Festival is coming up (Apr 7-17). Anis Hamdoun presents his autobiographical play "The Trip", which tells the stories of the friends he has lost in the...
View ArticleOpening: Feminist Conqueerors: A Playground by Coven Berlin
Cybersex memory cards, a waxing station, and an unofficial Cosmo magazine-themed dating booth open the night, which will feature DJs and drinks. Following, Coven and Kleiner Salon are hosting nine days...
View ArticleTanz Hoch Zwei
Tanzfabrik's spring festival of experimental dance and performance brings together international participants including Andrew Morrish, Rosalind Crisp and Dewey Dell.
View ArticleA 10-year lucky streak
The pioneer of 'short dance'; Lucky Trimmer; is back, providing a platform for a diverse range of dancers. With a decade of history, the show returns with old favourites and new talent on Apr 4 and 6...
View ArticleF.I.N.D.: MEAT
Drawing on the events surrounding the Berlin apprehended ex-porn actor, cannibal killer and internet sensation Luka Magnotta, Thomas Bo Nilsson's massive 240 hour non-stop performance installation...
View Article10 Years Lucky Timmer
The pioneer of 'short dance'; Lucky Trimmer; is back, providing a platform for a diverse range of dancers. With a decade of history, the show returns with old favourites and new talent on Apr 4 and 6...
View ArticleDynamic dance duo
Marking the climax of four years of collaboration exploring concepts of togetherness and individuality, dance duo Jared Gradinger and Angela Schubot team up with HAU for a week-long retrospective...
View ArticleTanz Hoch Zwei – Andrew Morrish and Rosalind Crisp
Tanzfabrik's spring festival of experimental dance and performance presents an evening double bill with a piece from acclaimed Australian improviser Andrew Morrish and Rosalind Crisp's 10 year in...
View ArticleLa Merda/The Shit
Silvia Gallerano literally performs naked in Cristian Ceresoli’s angry, disturbing play. She reveals her bulimic, revolting secrets with no boundaries between childhood, sex, the body, food, shit, fame...
View ArticleHaus//Nummer/Null
Part of this year’s Theatertreffen, Mona el Gammal’s installation explores a dystopian parallel world. Taking place in a secret space, tickets must be booked for allotted times.
View ArticleGland: The marginal Sculptures of Newtopia (Dimension a & b)
The first in a series of works taking place both on stage and on the internet, dancer and choreographer Kat Válastur explores alternate worlds and invisible landscapes through her body.
View ArticleSoundout! New Ways of Presenting Literature
Showcasing 19 artists and artist groups from 12 countries, whose work explores the expansion of the boundaries of the literary form, with performances, installations and readings taking place in a...
View ArticleKongo Müller
The Berlin premiere of Theater Rampe's innovative new piece, following a 1960s German mercenary in sub-Saharan Africa, the work touches on themes of neo-colonialism and exoticism but becomes more a...
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