The 10 Selected Productions

Each year, ten remarkable productions are selected by an independent jury of critics from among around 400 shows within the German-language region and the viewing period.

The stage set of “Dionysos Stadt”, invited to the Theatertreffen 2019, a metal scaffolding with projection screens. A man sits behind a drum kit, an old man at the front of the stage on a chair. — © Eike Walkenhorst

Each May, they are presented at Haus der Berliner Festspiele and other venues throughout the city, depending on the individual productions’ staging requirements. Ever since the Theatertreffen’s foundation – when it was still known as “Berliner Theaterwettbewerb (Berlin Theatre Competition)” – this selection of 10 productions has been the festival’s core. An invitation to the Theatertreffen brings national recognition to the respective production teams – and often a boost to their careers. With its 2020 festival edition, the Theatertreffen introduced a female quota of at least 50 percent in the position of directors for the selection of 10 productions. This rule will be observed up to and including the year 2023.

The 2022 Selection of 10 Productions

On 3 February, the Theatertreffen‘s independent jury of critics announced their selection of ten remarkable productions for the 2022 Theatertreffen at a digital press conference. Our congratulations go to the nominated production teams and all participants!

To the 2022 selection of ten productions

Orange spotlights shine into a dark room. — © Eike Walkenhorst

The 2022 Shortlisted Productions

32 productions were suggested and discussed for an invitation to the 2022 Theatertreffen by the jury members.

To the shortlist

The seven Theatertreffen jury members are in a video conference and look into the camera.

The 2022 Theatertreffen-Jury

Seven independent theatre critics determine the festival’s selection of ten productions.

To the Theatertreffen-Jury

The Theatertreffen Database 1964–2022

The Theatertreffen’s database lists every production, theatre and director invited to the festival since 1964 (in German).

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Rules of Procedure

The conditions of the selection of ten productions to be invited are regulated by the rules of procedure.

Selection period for the 2023 Theatertreffen

Premieres that take place in the period from 29 January 2022 until probably the end of January 2023 can be considered by the jury for the 2023 Theatertreffen.