Berlin today surprises visitors with its rich culture and art, so everyone interested in the theater, the Volksbühne must be visited. Below, I decided to explain what the Volksbühne is, its history and why this place is worth visiting for, both for locals and tourists.

What is the Volksbühne?

Volksbühne is a famous theater stage in Berlin, Germany. The theatre is a legendary and by all means a classic theatre, which has been defining the german theatre since its creation in 1890. The meaning of the word ‘Volksbühne‘ is ‘people’s stage’ and it denotes the principle on which the German theater operates, and this is to make theater accessibly available to the people.

Brief History of the Volksbühne The Volksbühne Berliner Ensemble can be best understood when its background is known.

It is interesting how this theatre is in a development for over a hundred years already and its’ name is Volksbühne. SDP called for its formation as working-class people needed somewhere they could see quality theatre performances. The theatre soon found favour and represented German Expressionist theatre of the early years of the twentieth century.

Up until the present time, it has been noted that the Volksbühne was linked to radical and radical theater performances that seek to provoke the norms of the society. It continues to have a great impact in formation of modern drama; it alsohas been a stage of avant-garde, political and experimental productions.

A brief Guide to the Volksbühne Theatre

It is advisable that whoever wants to engage his/her self in the Volksbühne should be ready for a complete theater encounter. Here are some key aspects to know:

1. Diverse Program

Volksbühne programming consists of traditional and modern plays, performances, ballet and opera, concerts, and the avant-garde. If you are interested in the conventional plays or in the modern forms of theatre performance the Volksbühne will provide you with a great number of performances so that you would not be left with nothing to choose from.

2. Architectural Beauty

Its building alone is worthy of special attention being paid to and serving as a theater. It has art deco and expressionism as architectural styles and was designed by Oskar Kaufmann. Amazing sculpture features the façade of the building, and the theater symbolizes the spirit that is active and alive.

3. Intimate Atmosphere

Highly important is the fact that Volksbühne offers intimate experience of a theatre performance. Me, with a different situation compared to large theaters having closer positions between the performers and the spectators. Instead, it creates a more favorable environment where you would easily get acquainted with several artists and feel a vibrate connection with the performances.

4. Cultural Hub

It is not only a theatre but is involved in cultural activities by acting as a platform of other events and festivals. Whether it’s a workshop and a discussion, a film and an exhibition or a play, there is always something going on at the Volksbühne which is in fact not theatre in the conventional sense.

How to spend time in Volksbühne.

If you’re planning to visit the Volksbühne, here are some helpful tips:

Visit the theatre website to view the programme and purchase tickets beforehand because productions favours usually are fully booked.

It is recommended to wander around the neighborhood when it is possible to be in the theater, before or after the performance. Volksbühne is situated in urban district of Mitte that is popular among young people by its stylish shops, cafes and galleries.

One should remain flexible when choosing these programs. The Volksbühne theatre has something of a reputation for avantgardism and for exploring new avenues in performance art, so do not hesitate to become a risk-taker.

As such walking into the Volksbühne you get to enjoy the dynamism that is characteristic of the theatre scene in Berlin today. And no matter if you are a spectator of theatre plays or a person who has never been interested in arts the Volksbühne presents you something extraordinary and it is indelible.