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Maxim Gorki Theater
Am Festungsgraben 2 10117 Berlin Mitte Phone: +49 30 – 20 22 11 15 www.gorki.deAbout
The Maxim Gorki Theater is one of Berlin's city theatres and is located in the heart of Berlin on the boulevard Unter den Linden. Under the artistic direction of Shermin Langhoff and Jens Hillje, the theatre has been performing works that address upheavals and transitions in society since the start of the current 2013-14 season. The new 17-member ensemble is bringing both classic and contemporary plays that address these themes to the stage. The new identity of the house is also reflected in its new logo designed by Ezra Rotthoff: the Я [ja] in GOЯKI is both the last letter in the Russian alphabet and means "I" in Russian (and sounds like “yes” in German). This was chosen because the theatre seeks to affirm self-determination and self-discovery. Studio Я, the theatre's studio stage, and the Conflict Zone Arts Asylum collective have created an additional platform for discussion and creative processes under the leadership of resident writer Marianna Salzmann. The 2013 season has opened with Chekhov's classic The Cherry Orchard, followed by Maxim Gorki's Children of the Sun and Volker Braun's Übergangsgesellschaft (Society in Transition). In addition, the Maxim Gorki Theater is presenting a wide variety of contemporary drama on stage, including world premières of literary works such as Olga Grjasnowa's All Russians Love Birch Trees and contemporary plays Es sagt mir nichts das sogenannte Draussen (The So-Called Exterior Has Nothing to Say to Me) by Sibylle Berg and Schwimmen Lernen (Learning to Swim) by Marianna Salzmann. Research projects complement the program. All productions include English surtitles from the second performance. Under the plans of architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, the Berlin Singakademie received its own concert hall along with the 1827 building. The oldest mixed Berliner choir concerts took place here up until the destruction of the building in the 2nd World War. Not until after the war was the classical building opened as a strait theatre venue. Since 1952, contemporary theatre has been performed here under the name of Maxim Gorki. Initially, on the repertoire were mainly texts from Russian and Soviet Realism, but also the world premiere of Heiner Müller’s “Die Korrektur” and Alfred Matusche’s “Nacktes Gras”. With the passing of years, the Maxim Gorki Theatre increasingly claimed a stage programme that critically grapples with contemporary issues. off the ticket price, excluding premieres and special productions, at evening box office (the theater is closed until November 2013) Place of remembrance More than 250 years of tradition History in a Baroque building 2.000 years of German history Between Cathredal and a Chest of Drawers A glance at Berlin's history 2.000 Jahre deutsche Geschichte im barocken Zeughaus. Art for spaces and space for art Ideal for gifts and souvenirs Ideal for a relaxing 'snoop-around' For boat tours, sightseeing bus tours, attractions, museums and more. Book tickets online 4 Nights for the Price of 3. Incl. Breakfast and Berlin WelcomeCard. From hostels through luxury hotels: Find your hotel in Berlin with our best-price guarantee. Save up to 300€ on your next trip to Berlin! Incl. 200 discount offers, city map and free public... Explore Berlin! The package includes: 1 overnight stay incl. breakfast, the Berlin WelcomeCard... Subscribe here to the monthly free e-newsletter and stay informed about latest news and seasonal tips!
