Theatres and Stages in Bremen

The Theatre at Goetheplatz has a capacity for 800 people and is thus the largest venue of the Bremen Theatre. In a central location, thrilling operas, exciting dramas or entertaining comedies await you. The theatre Bremen also maintains the locations Kleines Haus, Brauhauskeller, Brauhaus and the theatre school Moks.

The ensemble of the bremer shakespeare company views the theatre experience as a shared celebration with the audience. You will experience productions of William Shakespeare's works as well as their own ideas and plays. In over 35 years, the company has staged around 66 Shakespeare productions and 15 of its own. In addition, there are numerous productions of plays by classical and contemporary authors, many of them German first performances.

The Schwankhalle Bremen is a performance and production space for the independent performing arts. The Schwankhalle operates as a laboratory and working space for local, national and international projects and collaborations. There are two fully equipped theatre halls with a seating capacity of 120 and 80 people, respectively, a radio studio, rehearsal stages and a guest flat. In the programme you will find everything from theatre to readings and dance.

Probably the most exciting theatre in Bremen is the bremer kriminal theatre in Walle. Since 2010, various murder cases and crimes have been solved here, including those of Sherlock Holmes and Kurt Wallander. The theatre takes you into the dark world of crime.

On the Theaterschiff Bremen, which is a boat, you can enjoy drama in an extraordinary atmosphere. A colourful programme of German comedies awaits you here.

The Theatre at Goetheplatz has a capacity for 800 people and is thus the largest venue of the Bremen Theatre. In a central location, thrilling operas, exciting dramas or entertaining comedies await you. The theatre Bremen also maintains the locations Kleines Haus, Brauhauskeller, Brauhaus and the theatre school Moks.

The ensemble of the bremer shakespeare company views the theatre experience as a shared celebration with the audience. You will experience productions of William Shakespeare's works as well as their own ideas and plays. In over 35 years, the company has staged around 66 Shakespeare productions and 15 of its own. In addition, there are numerous productions of plays by classical and contemporary authors, many of them German first performances.

"Enjoyment for all your senses" is the motto of the GOP Variety Theatre Bremen. The breathtaking acrobatic shows will immerse you in a dreamy-poetic, humorous or energetic world. In addition, the GOP invites you to savour a culinary treat during the performance.

You always dreamed of experiencing great shows like "Flashdance", "Cinderella" or "The Neverending Story"? If so, the Metropol Theater Bremen is the place for you. Plays, musicals, ballet, comedy or concerts will transport you to another world. With 1,450 seats spread over three levels, the theatre is one of the largest in Bremen.

Do you love well-known melodies from Marlene Dietrich to Abba and Robbie Williams? Then let Bremen's smallest private theatre whisk you away from everyday life into a world full of stories! The ensembles and stars tell you stories of lust and sorrow, of longing and sin, of easy girls and rough boys. Let yourself be moved by deep feelings and great singing and let yourself be carried away by laughter. A special atmosphere is created by the décor, which is thematically dedicated to the port of the 50s.

Be it revue, comedy, musical, dance or concert - a colourful programme awaits you at the FRITZ Theatre Bremen. The live entertainment theatre near the main train station offers a gastronomic programme in addition to the theatre experience. Let us enchant you, entertain you and spoil you with culinary delights.

Experience fantastic shows in Bremen's first close-up magic theatre. In the old fire station in Überseestadt, David Lavé performs his magic tricks right before your eyes, without a trap door or false bottom, just with distractions and his fast fingers. And David Lavé is fast. So fast that his fingers leave his hand. 

The Schwankhalle Bremen is a performance and production space for the independent performing arts. The Schwankhalle operates as a laboratory and working space for local, national and international projects and collaborations. There are two fully equipped theatre halls with a seating capacity of 120 and 80 people, respectively, a radio studio, rehearsal stages and a guest flat. In the programme you will find everything from theatre to readings and dance.

"Enjoyment for all your senses" is the motto of the GOP Variety Theatre Bremen. The breathtaking acrobatic shows will immerse you in a dreamy-poetic, humorous or energetic world. In addition, the GOP invites you to savour a culinary treat during the performance.

You always dreamed of experiencing great shows like "Flashdance", "Cinderella" or "The Neverending Story"? If so, the Metropol Theater Bremen is the place for you. Plays, musicals, ballet, comedy or concerts will transport you to another world. With 1,450 seats spread over three levels, the theatre is one of the largest in Bremen.

The Schnürschuh Theatre was founded in 1976 and has had its own venue in Bremen's Neustadt since 1994. During the day, you can experience theatre for children and young people that aims to teach tolerance and courage. In the evenings, modern in-house productions and a variety of guest performances await you. The productions of the Schnürrschuh theatre are touching because of their poetic simplicity and closeness to the audience. They show that it is often the small things that create narrative and dramaturgical depth.

Experience plays for children over the age of 3 at the Kulturzentrum Schlachthof! The independent children's theatre scene presents puppeteers, actors, musicians, clowns and magicians and shows you exciting stories. The little audience members are involved, allowed to participate and experience theatre in the most diverse forms.

The Brauhaus is the venue for the children's and youth section of the Theater Bremen. Performances for school classes take place here in the mornings and shows for children, young people and families in the evenings and at weekends. Let yourself be surprised by the productions created on a space stage and experience the stage action up close.

Right in the heart of the Viertel, "Mensch, Puppe!" whisks you away to entertaining, fascinating and imaginative theatre worlds. Look forward to well-known and unknown stories, fairy tales as well as classics of world literature, which are brought to the stage with the diverse forms of puppetry and acting.

The Schnürschuh Theatre was founded in 1976 and has had its own venue in Bremen's Neustadt since 1994. During the day, you can experience theatre for children and young people that aims to teach tolerance and courage. In the evenings, modern in-house productions and a variety of guest performances await you. The productions of the Schnürrschuh theatre are touching because of their poetic simplicity and closeness to the audience. They show that it is often the small things that create narrative and dramaturgical depth.

Experience plays for children over the age of 3 at the Kulturzentrum Schlachthof! The independent children's theatre scene presents puppeteers, actors, musicians, clowns and magicians and shows you exciting stories. The little audience members are involved, allowed to participate and experience theatre in the most diverse forms.

Every summer, the shakespeare company sets up its stage in a special setting: In the middle of Bürgerpark, the Shakespeare im Park festival invites you to an outdoor theatre experience.

During the summer months, the Seebühne at the Waterfront offers a varied programme! In addition to concerts, comedy, opera, ballet and theatre await you there.

An annual highlight in summer is the La Strada street circus festival. Here you can expect a colourful programme of street arts, including theatre.

Every summer, the shakespeare company sets up its stage in a special setting: In the middle of Bürgerpark, the Shakespeare im Park festival invites you to an outdoor theatre experience.