Volksbühne at Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz

Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Berlin
The Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz was created in 1890 during a founding meeting of the Freie Volksbühne association. The Neue Freie Volksbühne split off from it temporarily in 1892, and thanks to the strong growth from 1902 it received enough funds to erect its own building. Today's theater is on Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz in the Mitte district. It was built not far from the Victoria Theater, which was demolished in 1891. It was built before the First World War as a joint house for the Freie Volksbühne, which was later reunited, and the Neue Freie Volksbühne and existed as such until May 17, 1933 under the name Volksbühne Theater am Bülowplatz. After the war, the building was badly damaged and only reopened in 1954. During this time there were other venues that temporarily served as playgrounds for the Volksbühne Berlin Ost. Until it was renamed again in 1979, the venue was called the Volksbühne am Luxemburgplatz after the square in the Scheunenviertel called Luxemburgplatz from 1947 to 1969. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, Frank Castorf took over and his term of office ended in 2017. His successor, Chris Dercon, resigned in April 2018, and Klaus Dörr then managed the house on an interim basis. From 2018 to 2021 it was officially called Volksbühne Berlin. Since René Pollesch took over as artistic director from the 2021/22 season, it has borne its previous name again. The original auditorium had three tiers with 1968 seats. In the 1960s, their number was reduced to the current 800.
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The Volkstheater is an interesting building that played a major role culturally in the GDR, but is still important today.

The Volksbühne was founded in 1914 and has since then had a long history as one of Berlin's most important theatres. The theatre has been directed by numerous well-known artists and has built a reputation over the years as a venue for provocative and avant-garde performances. The Volksbühne am Rosa Luxemburg Platz is now a major destination for theatre and art lovers. The theatre hosts an impressive collection of shows and performances directed by well-known artists and directors. There are also regular exhibitions, discussions and other cultural events. A visit to the Volksbühne am Rosa Luxemburg Platz is a unique experience that will give you an insight into the history and culture of Berlin. The theatre is known for its provocative and avant-garde performances that explore the boundaries of art and theatre. The atmosphere in the theatre is lively and artistic and offers a wealth of activities and sights to suit all tastes. You will also find numerous restaurants, bars and shops near the Volksbühne offering a wide range of food and souvenirs. Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz is also known for its lively art and culture scene.