Maxim Gorki Theatre, Theatre and architectural heritage monument in Dorotheenstadt, Berlin, Germany.
The Maxim Gorki Theatre features a neoclassical design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, housing a performance space with 440 seats on Unter den Linden boulevard.
Originally built in 1827 as a concert hall for the Berliner Singakademie, the building hosted the Prussian National Assembly during the summer of 1848.
The theatre presents contemporary productions with English surtitles, addressing current social topics through performances by its ensemble of seventeen actors.
Visitors can purchase tickets starting from the first day of the preceding month, with the box office providing information about limited wheelchair accessibility.
Since 1952, when it was named after Soviet writer Maxim Gorky, the theater has specialized in presenting Russian and contemporary international dramatic works.
Location: Berlin
Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin
Inception: 1827
Architects: Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Official opening: 1827
Capacity: 440
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
GPS coordinates: 52.51901,13.39508
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42
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