Schauspielhaus Wien, Performance theatre in Alsergrund district, Vienna, Austria
Schauspielhaus Wien is a theatre in Vienna's 9th district, Alsergrund, focused on contemporary spoken drama. The hall seats several hundred people and has a stage that can be adapted for different staging formats.
The building opened in the early 20th century as a variety club, then became a cinema that ran until 1975. After that, it was converted into a spoken-word theatre and has focused on contemporary drama ever since.
The Schauspielhaus Wien is known in the district for staging plays by living writers, and some works are written directly for this house. After performances, audiences often stay to talk with the artists in the foyer, which gives the place an open and direct feel.
The programme changes regularly, so it is worth checking the season in advance and booking seats early. The theatre sits in the lively Alsergrund neighbourhood and is easy to reach by public transport.
The Schauspielhaus Wien is run by a team of four people who share the roles of director, dramaturg, and playwright among themselves. This kind of collective leadership is rare in the German-speaking theatre world and directly shapes the style of the productions shown here.
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