Performing Arts Season

Berlin is known for its numerous “Spielplätze” for kids, but the project “Radical Playgrounds” is a place where play gets serious. It arrives at Gropius Hain for eleven weeks like an itinerant, temporary funfair: both melancholic and light-hearted, sad and joyful, funny and serious.

On 15 and 16 June the Berliner Festspiele will show a special guest production by the Israeli director Amos Gitai. His play “House”, which premiered at the La colline – théâtre national in Paris in 2023, now receives its German premiere as part of our 4-day focus “Reflexes & Reflections. 7 October, the war in Gaza and the debate in Germany” at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele.

On four themed days, curated by Saba-Nur Cheema and Meron Mendel, the Berliner Festspiele wishes to create a space for nuanced reflection without adopting reflex positions on one of what is assumed to be only two possible sides.

The Theatertreffen der Jugend presents seven works by young theatre makers. From musicals and interpretations of classics to collages, activist pieces and a martial arts performance – the selection occupies a broad stylistic spectrum. The programme schedule has been announced and tickets are on sale.