Its outstanding ensemble and magnificent directors have long been the trademarks of the Deutsches Theater (DT) in Berlin. Many consider the theatre, with its intimate auditorium and elegant, historical decor to be Berlin’s most beautiful venue.

Founded in 1883 by a group of well-known actors, by the time the DT came under the direction of the legendary Max Reinhardt it had the reputation of being Germany’s top stage.
The main stage was built in 1850, originally for operettas. Today it has a seating capacity of 606, while the smaller Kammerspiele can hold 234 spectators. A combined repertory company of 40 actors performs a repertoire of 45 plays that change daily. Each season, the DT produces as many as 20 new productions.

Under the direction of Ulrich Khuon since 2009, the Deutsches Theater has been able to continue its grand tradition while simultaneously developing new approaches.