See all Events Places in Berlin
Berliner Ensemble
Bertolt-Brecht-Platz 1 10117 Berlin Mitte Phone: +49 302 840 8155 www.berliner-ensemble.deAbout
From Max Reinhardt to Bertolt Brecht and Helene Weigel to Heiner Müller and Claus Peymann: the Berlin Ensemble writes and embodies theatre history from its very beginnings. In 1893, the 'Theater am Schiffbauerdamm' opened its doors with the premiere of Gerhart Hauptmann's 'Die Weber'. Carl Zuckmayer's 'Der fröhliche Weinberg' and 'The Three Penny Opera' by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill are just some of the pioneering productions of that time. The Berlin Ensemble arrived at the 'Theater am Schifferbauerdamm' in 1954. This is where Bertolt Brecht stages his play "Der kaukasische Kreidekreis" (The Caucasian Chalk Circle) and others. After his death, Helene Weigel took over the BE for another 15 years, before director Ruth Berghaus began to re-orient the theatre in the 1970ies. The theatre has always been influenced by various trends and ideas over time. In the early 1990ies, a 5-member-management was formed, consisting of directors Matthias Langhoff, Fritz Marquardt, Peter Palitzsch, Peter Zadek and the author Heiner Müller. Since 1999, the current artistic director Claus Peymann has been giving the theatre new direction, staging classic plays as well as contemporary German authors, including Thomas Bernhard, Hans Magnus Enzensberger, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Peter Handke, Elfriede Jelinek, Einar Schleef, Christa Wolf and many more. During the time of Peymann's artistic direction, a new rehearsal stage was added to the theatre, as well as an extension of the pavilion. The additional spaces now host concerts and readings to complement the extensive repertoire of the Berlin Ensemble. off tickets starting at 10 €; except for premieres and special events Art in the bunker In remembrance of a rescue mission of 70 years ago From anatomical theatre to the dissecting room of Rudolf Virchow Outsider art right in the middle of the Berlin art scene Stories of divided Germany New Research Centre with a Unique Collection A synagogue serving as a link between the past and present Get in. Belt on and crack up! Explore Berlin by bike Costume Rental 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!
