Deutsches Theater Berlin

Temporary opening hours (until 09 August 2021):
Mon - Sat: 13:00 - 18:30
Sun: 15:00 - 18:30

Found in the heart of Berlin, the Deutsches Theater Berlin is home to three stages. From German classics including plays by Schiller and international favourites such as Shakespeare and more modern performances, there's truly a wealth of shows to discover. Many performances feature English captions, meaning guests can enjoy fantastic German culture without having to know the language. This feature makes the theatre one of Germany's most accessible and dynamic culture venues.

Berlin, a city of artistic expression

Berlin is famous for many different sights and landmarks, from historical features including the remains of the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie to many fantastic museums and other cultural institutions. Visitors interested in art should make sure to see the Pergamon Museum and Gemäldegalerie, which feature fine paintings and artefacts collected over the ages. Berlin is famous for its lively bars, clubs, and restaurants, and Mitte and trendy Kreuzberg are just two of the many areas where travellers can find excellent nightlife during a stay here. The cultural quarter around the Deutsches Theater Berlin is also home to the Berliner Ensemble theatre company and the Charité university hospital, so it's worth having a stroll around this pretty area. Also here is the Großer Tiergarten, one of the city's main parks, and fantastic for a peaceful stroll in the sunshine.

The expansive repertoire at the Deutsches Theater Berlin

There are several different performances patrons can catch here, and the theatre attracts much of the country's finest stage talent. Captioning is common, as the spirit of Deutsches Theater is to spread appreciation of German literary talent across the globe. Among the different types of shows visitors can enjoy are:

• Traditional German plays
• Plays adapted from internationally famous novels
• Greek classics adapted for modern audiences
• Musicals
• Operettas
• Contemporary dramas

Saving big with the Berlin WelcomeCard

There are many fantastic benefits to the Berlin WelcomeCard, which will let you make the most of your time in this fascinating city. At the Deutsches Theater Berlin, you'll save 25% on ticket prices, and up to 50% off at over 200 other popular destinations around Berlin. In addition to this, you'll get access to unlimited rides on the S-Bahn, U-Bahn, bus, and tram, and a guide to the top sights around the city. Finally, the handy map will help you navigate your way between all the sights.