Renaissance-Theater
theaterHistoric Art Deco theatre in Berlin-Charlottenburg presenting international and contemporary dramas, premieres and critically engaged productions; renowned as one of the few fully preserved Art Deco theatres in Europe.
Upcoming Events (31)
Romy, la mer et la musique
An intimate theatrical chanson evening about Romy Schneider, starring Jakob Gühring at the Renaissance-Theater on 10 April 2026 at 19:30. The performance blends acting and chanson in a refined cabaret setting.
KIEZPOETEN Best Of Poetry Slam
KIEZPOETEN Best Of Poetry Slam returns to Renaissance-Theater for an evening of sharp spoken-word performances, featuring Loop Artist DJ Nitramin on the decks. Expect fearless verses, witty crowd energy, and a stylish theater setting that blends poetry with live DJ craft.
Brückner im Bruckner: Franz Kafka - „DAS SCHLOSS”
Renowned narrator Christian Brückner performs a staged reading of Franz Kafka's Das Schloss as part of Stimmen der Weltliteratur at Renaissance-Theater. A classic literary evening blending theatrical storytelling and world literature.
Jakob Augstein im Gespräch mit Annekathrin Kohout
Live at Renaissance-Theater, Jakob Augstein chats with Annekathrin Kohout in a radioeins- and Freitag-Salon about why social media fuels hate. A pointed, timely discussion on media, public discourse, and online culture in an intimate theater setting.
Mein Lieber Arlecchino: Una Serata in Maschera
Theater piece at Renaissance-Theater titled Mein Lieber Arlecchino: Una Serata in Maschera, featuring a German-language introduction at 18:45 in the Bruckner-Foyer before the 19:30 show on 14 April 2026. A refined Harlequin drama in an intimate venue, blending Italian title with German prelude.
Theaterklassiker in City West – Forum zum Denkmaltag
A forum-style event celebrating theater classics in Berlin's City West, hosted at Renaissance-Theater for International Monument Day. Expect expert talks on iconic plays and the storied venue, blending cultural history with live discussion. An engaging evening for theatre lovers and history buffs.
„Die Knospen springen im Galopp“
Hans-Jürgen Schatz gives a literary reading of Die 13 Monate and spring-inspired verses by Kästner, Tucholsky, and Kaleko at the Renaissance-Theater. A refined theater evening blending poetry and performance.
MEIN AMERIKANISCHER TRAUM - Tru(e)s Stories and Big Band Music
Jochen Trus leads a theatrical evening with the Fine Arts Big Band, blending storytelling with big-band jazz. Mein Amerikanischer Traum presents Tru(e)s Stories through live music and stage performance at the Renaissance-Theater.
Herr Teufel Faust – Faust I (Goethe)
A stage adaptation of Goethe's Faust I at the Renaissance-Theater on 22 April 2026, 19:30, directed by Torsten Fischer with Dominique Horwitz. This dramatic production offers a rigorous, classical interpretation in an intimate theater setting, exploring Faustian themes.
Berliner Porträt Galerie - Frauengeschichten Folge 4: Gabriele Tergit
Matinee of Berliner Porträt Galerie: Frauengeschichten Folge 4, with Maria Hartmann and guest Gustav Peter Wöhler, focusing on Gabriele Tergit. An intimate Renaissance-Theater performance that blends literary portraiture with live theatre in a refined Berlin afternoon.
NA ALSO. GEHT DOCH. Eine Komödie
German-language comedy play 'NA ALSO. GEHT DOCH. Eine Komödie' at Renaissance-Theater. The program notes a 18:45 intro in the Bruckner-Foyer and a 19:30 performance, described as a Voraufführung (preview). A witty, accessible theatre evening in a classic venue.
Jakob Augstein im Gespräch
A live conversation featuring Jakob Augstein, presented by radioeins and Freitag Salon at the Renaissance-Theater. This intimate theater event blends journalism and politics in a thought-provoking evening of dialogue.
Kaputt in Hallywudd
German-language stage drama at Renaissance-Theater starring Valerie Neuenfels, Anneke Kim Sarnau and Pip van Eeden. This intimate production blends dark humor with sharp reflections on resilience, love and loss, performed by a talented ensemble in a refined, atmospheric theater setting.
Robert Kreis - Für heitere Kreise
Robert Kreis delivers 'Für heitere Kreise' at the Renaissance-Theater, a music-rich theater evening blending wit, melody, and polished performance. Expect lively songs, playful storytelling, and an intimate, classic German stage experience.
Lächelnd durch den Ernst der Zeit
Max Hopp performs Heinz Erhardt’s beloved songs with a small orchestral ensemble, delivering punchlines and poetry in a compact theater concert at the Renaissance-Theater. A witty, nostalgic German-language program that blends humor and music in an intimate setting.
DAS GLÜCK RENNT HINTERHER
Chansons und Geschichten zum Glück with Maria Thomaschke and Nikolai Orloff at Renaissance-Theater. A cabaret-style theater evening of songs and intimate stories celebrating happiness; witty, melodic, and engaging.
Geliebter Lügner — Jerome Kilty
German-language stage drama adapted by Jerome Kilty from letters by Mrs. Stella Campbell and George Bernard Shaw. A witty, intimate exploration of love, deception and reputation, brought to life on the stage at Renaissance-Theater.
Elisa Hoven: Feine Risse Buchpremiere
Elisa Hoven presents Feine Risse in a Buchpremiere at Renaissance-Theater, delivering a live literary reading of contemporary German fiction. The intimate performance spotlights fresh prose in a classic stage setting, inviting adults to a thoughtful, bookish evening.
Berta, das Ei ist hart.
Musical reading inspired by Loriot, performed at Renaissance-Theater. Live music accompanies witty sketches around Berta, das Ei ist hart, delivering a warm, humorous evening in a classic German theater setting.
TANZ AUF DEM VULKAN (DSE)
German-language theatre piece 'TANZ AUF DEM VULKAN' starring Sven Ratzke and Matangi at the Renaissance-Theater. A dynamic, dance-infused performance that blends live acting and cabaret in an intimate indoor setting. Expect an artsy, sophisticated evening of theatre.
Frauengeschichten Folge 5: Brigitte Reimann
Matinee of the Berliner Porträt Galerie: Frauengeschichten Folge 5, Brigitte Reimann, starring Maria Hartmann with guest Anika Mauer at the Renaissance-Theater in Berlin. An intimate, word-driven theatre piece that brings a woman's story to life through storytelling and performance.
Rio Reiser: „Der Traum ist aus, aber ...″
A biographical theater piece about Rio Reiser, staged at the Renaissance-Theater with Peter Schneider. The performance blends storytelling and song, offering an intimate look at a German rock icon's dreams, memory, and enduring musical legacy.
Ewig Jung
German-language theatre piece 'Ewig Jung', a song-drama by Erik Gedeon, staged at the Renaissance-Theater. This intimate show blends song and storytelling to explore youth, aging and memory through contemporary German theatre. An engaging evening of live music and drama for adult audiences.
DI•VI•SI•ON (Uraufführung)
DI•VI•SI•ON is the world premiere of a new German-language theatre piece by Katja Riemann and Paula Romy, staged at the intimate Renaissance-Theater. The play explores themes of division through sharp dialogue and striking stagecraft, premiering in Berlin.
Er ist wieder da: Harald Schmidt zu Gast bei Schoog im Dialog
A compelling evening of conversation at Renaissance-Theater, with Harald Schmidt as a guest on Schoog im Dialog. Expect sharp wit, insightful discussion, and a stylish theatre setting that invites audiences to think and engage.
Juwel der Baukunst: 100 Jahre Renaissance-Theater
An evening at the Renaissance-Theater honoring architect Oskar Kaufmann, celebrating a century of its interior design and ambiance. The program blends historical insights with stagecraft as Berlin’s theatre heritage is celebrated.
Cesar Klein Preis für Szenografie
An award ceremony for the Cesar Klein Preis für Szenografie at Berlin's Renaissance-Theater on September 20, 2026 at 11:30, presented by Freundeskreis Cesar Klein e.V. in collaboration with the theater. The event honors excellence in stage design and scenography, spotlighting innovative theater craftsmanship in a formal Berlin setting.
Herr Teufel Faust
Stage adaptation of Goethe's Faust I, Herr Teufel Faust, directed by Torsten Fischer and starring Dominique Horwitz. Set in the intimate Renaissance-Theater, the German-language drama promises a bold, intense take on the legend.
KIEZPOETEN
KIEZPOETEN brings the Best of Poetry Slam to Renaissance-Theater. An energetic night of spoken-word, witty verses, and powerful voices from the city, delivered in an intimate stage setting with lively crowd interaction.
100 Jahre Mikis Theodorakis – Sonderkonzert
Special concert celebrating 100 years of Mikis Theodorakis at the Renaissance-Theater, featuring Vasiliki Roussi. This theatre-music evening blends dramatic storytelling with live Greek-inspired compositions for a formal, intimate Berlin performance that honors the composer’s enduring legacy.
LA VIE EN ROSE - Sonderkonzert zu 110 Jahren Edith Piaf
A scenically staged musical journey celebrating Edith Piaf, performed by Vasiliki Roussi at the Renaissance-Theater. The intimate production blends song and theater to transport audiences through Piaf's iconic repertoire, offering a refined, Parisian-flavored evening.