Die Kneifzange, Cabaret venue in Berlin, Germany.
Die Kneifzange is a cabaret house on Friedrichstrasse with around 100 seats, nestled within the House of Russian Science and Culture. The space provides an intimate venue for theatrical performances.
The cabaret was founded in 1953 in Hennigsdorf as a stage project for teachers and students and later became one of the professional stages in East Germany. From 1955 onward, the group toured through the National People's Army.
The name refers to a tool and reflects the satirical nature audiences encounter here. The stage demonstrates how comedy and social observation work together in German cabaret tradition.
The venue is centrally located on Friedrichstrasse and easily reached by public transportation. It helps to check the current program before visiting, as performance times vary.
During the East German period, the venue served as an entertainment project for military troops under writer Horst Heller's direction, giving its satirical mission a particular purpose. This dual role as both an artistic stage and military cultural facility shaped the house's history.
Location: Berlin
GPS coordinates: 52.51360,13.38890
Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23
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