PACT Zollverein, Contemporary performing arts theatre at UNESCO World Heritage site Zollverein, Essen, Germany.
PACT Zollverein is a theatre for contemporary performing arts housed in a converted building on the UNESCO World Heritage site Zollverein in Essen. It presents dance, music, and experimental theatre across multiple performance spaces.
The venue opened in 2002 in a former miners' washhouse at Shaft 1/2/8. It represents the transformation of a mining facility into a cultural space.
The theatre hosts artists from around the world who develop their work here and engage with local audiences through residencies and performances. This global exchange shapes the program and creates an open environment for new artistic ideas.
The venue is located on Bullmannaue and is accessible by tram line 107 or regional trains. Parking is available at the Bullmannaue entrance for visitors arriving by car.
The performance spaces use the original industrial architecture and combine it with modern stage technology, creating an unusual spatial experience for audiences. This blend of old structure and new equipment shapes every performance.
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