In September 2025, Schaubude Berlin opens the new season with a diverse programme of premieres and revivals that explore the invisible, the forgotten and socially relevant issues in innovative ways. The programme features performances, puppet theatre, interactive installations, and productions for children and families.
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MANUFAKTOR – OUT OF ORDER
“OUT OF ORDER” presents a theatre business out of service – an absurd show by and with stage technicians, pyrotechnics and the things that usually remain invisible in theatre. Those who hang the lights, clean up the mess or climb high are now on stage. The group also celebrates its 11th anniversary.
Performance with objects • in German spoken language with English surtitles • 75 minutes • solidarity 25 €, regular 18 €, reduced 12 €
Fri 12.9. 20:00 Revival
Sat 13.9. 20:00 with anniversary party – 11 years MANUFAKTOR
Cie. Freaks & Fremde – EISLER – LOST IN HOLLYWOOD
This piece portrays composer Hanns Eisler, whose life was shaped by political struggle, flight and exile. With songs, video projections and puppetry, it creates a multi-layered portrait of an artist who saw art as a means to move people and transform society.
Puppet theatre with live music and projections • in German spoken language • 90 minutes • solidarity 25 €, regular 18 €, reduced 12 €
Fri 19.9. 20:00 Berlin premiere
Sat 20.9. 20:00
OutOfTheBox – In data unicorns we trust
This installation explores the tension between digitalisation and loneliness. Based on interviews and supported by specially developed software, participants explore documentary material and social contexts in a playful setting. Part of the series “Algorithms of Poverty.”
Interactive installation • in German spoken language • 80 minutes • solidarity 25 €, regular 18 €, reduced 12 €
Thu 2.10. 18:00 (Berlin premiere) + 20:00
Fri 3.10. 18:00 + 20:00
Sat 4.10. 18:00 + 20:00
Sun 5.10. 17:00 + 19:00
florschütz & döhnert – A hole is mostly round
A poetic piece for children and families that playfully experiments with holes and their possibilities. A live radio play version with tactile guidance is offered for blind and visually impaired audiences.
Tue 23.9. 10:00*
Wed 24.9. 10:00*
Thu 25.9. 10:00*
Sat 27.9. 15:00*
Sun 28.9. 15:00*
Theatre, magic, objects • without spoken language • 40 minutes • 7 € (child), 5 € (group with JKS pass), 5.50 € (group without JKS pass), solidarity 15 €, regular 10 €, reduced 9 € (adult)
UNITED PUPPETS – DING DONG
A multimedia production about neighbourhood, conflict and reconciliation. With humour and lively scenes, the play stages the encounter of two neighbours who learn how to get along.
Puppet and performance theatre, multimedia • in German spoken language • 50 minutes • 7 € (child), 5 € (group with JKS pass), 5.50 € (group without JKS pass), solidarity 15 €, regular 10 €, reduced 9 € (adult)
Tue 7.10. 10:00
Wed 8.10. 10:00
Thu 9.10. 10:00
Sat 11.10. 15:00 Premiere
Sun 12.10. 15:00
WHERE?
Schaubude Berlin
Greifswalder Straße 81–84
10405 Berlin
