Theater an der Parkaue
theaterState children's and youth theatre in Lichtenberg, Berlin, and the largest theatre of its kind in Germany. Housed in a listed former school building by a park, it stages a diverse, award‑winning repertoire for young audiences and seats around 420 people.
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MannOhMann
Pop-Musiktheater MannOhMann at Theater an der Parkaue blends contemporary pop with musical theatre, staged by Kim and Seitz with a Berlin-based ensemble, bold costumes, and live music by Henri Jakob.
Newsroom
Newsroom is a multimedia theatre piece at Theater an der Parkaue, a collaboration led by Henrike Iglesias with young Berliners. The show blends stage, video and light, featuring Zahra Afshar, Jannes Bent Bothmann, Helene Luise Brenner and others in a timely, intimate performance.
Antigones Vermächtnis
German-language theatre piece Antigones Vermächtnis at Theater an der Parkaue in Berlin, directed by Farnaz Arbabi with a strong ensemble and live music by Shida Shahabi, blending classical tragedy with contemporary stagecraft.
STREITEN
STREITEN is a new theatre piece developed by Marie Jordan and Romy Weyrauch with an ensemble, directed by the authors. A contemporary drama staged at Theater an der Parkaue, featuring Vincent Heppner, Mira Tscherne, Andrej von Sallwitz and Ilona Raytman, with design by Hanna Naske and music by Marcus Thomas, dramaturgy by Sabine Salzmann. Opening May 4, 2026 at 10:00.
Raumrauschen
Raumrauschen is an interactive classroom theatre piece by Matin Soofipour Omam, directed by Lydia Ziemke, featuring Jessica Cuna and Denis Pöpping. Performed at Theater an der Parkaue, it invites active participation and explores classroom dynamics through contemporary staging.
Gen P Festival
Gen P Festival is a youth-focused festival at Theater an der Parkaue for ages 8–28, featuring performances, workshops, and interactive activities by and for young people. Aimed at fostering creativity and community, it invites participants to explore new ideas in a vibrant theater setting.
leuchtend, klein, zitronensauer
A contemporary drama about missing someone, directed by Lara Yilmaz, at Theater an der Parkaue in Berlin. Featuring Theresa Henning, with design by Coline Meret Lola Jud and music by Lukas Kurz, this intimate piece uses a relaxed performance to invite reflection on absence.
Die Nashörner
Die Nashörner ist ein Tanzstück nach Eugène Ionesco, choreografiert und unter Regie von Ursina Tossi, aufgeführt im Theater an der Parkaue. Mit einer vielfältigen Besetzung, Musik von Johannes Miethke und audiodeskriptionsunterstützter Dramaturgie bietet diese Inszenierung eine eindrucksvolle Verbindung von Text, Bewegung und Bühne.
Schubladen auf!
Schubladen auf! is a staged reading of contemporary drama for a young audience at Theater an der Parkaue, followed by a moderated discussion. The intimate performance invites families to explore modern storytelling and engage in a lively conversation about the play's themes.
Sasja und das Reich jenseits des Meeres
Family-friendly theatre adaptation of Frida Nilsson's Sasja und das Reich jenseits des Meeres at Theater an der Parkaue, directed by Jan Gehler. An ensemble cast brings the story to life with striking scenery, costumes by Antonia M A Kamp and Janina Capelle, and live music by Mat
Wutschweiger
An intense German-language theatre piece, Wutschweiger, by Jan Sobrie and Raven Ruëll, directed by Alice Bogaerts, starring Jakob Kraze and Mira Tscherne. A classroom-style drama with artistic mediation, staged indoors at Theater an der Parkaue in Berlin.
Tschick
Stage adaptation of Wolfgang Herrndorf’s Tschick at Theater an der Parkaue in Berlin. Directed by Alexander Riemenschneider with Jan Tsien Beller, Vincent Heppner and Arne Jansen; design by Rimma Starodubzeva and music by Arne Jansen. A coming-of-age drama in a vibrant youth thea
Der satanarchäolügenialkohöllische Wunschpunsch
A stage adaptation of Michael Ende's Der satanarchäolügenialkohöllische Wunschpunsch at Theater an der Parkaue, directed by Mathias Spaan. An visually rich, family-friendly fantasy with a strong ensemble and striking production design.
Tiere treffen Tiere
New Stückentwicklung in Berlin: Tiere treffen Tiere at Theater an der Parkaue, directed by Lia Massetti with cast Caroline Erdmann, Kaveh Ghaemi, Jakob Kraze and Lia Massetti. Scenic/costume design by Hella Prokoph; music by Vredeber Albrecht; Relaxed Performance.