Oberschule am Leibnizplatz, Secondary school and cultural heritage monument in Neustadt, Bremen, Germany
Oberschule am Leibnizplatz is a school and protected cultural heritage monument in Neustadt featuring characteristic red brick facades and Art Nouveau elements. The building combines Gothic features with decorative stonework and ornamental details throughout its exterior walls.
The building opened in 1909 as Realschule Neustadt and underwent several transformations over the decades. It sustained damage during the Second World War and was later rebuilt.
The building has housed the Bremen Shakespeare Company since 1988, bringing theater productions and dramatic arts into the daily school experience. This presence makes performing arts a central part of school life and the local cultural scene.
The school grounds are accessible during school hours, and visitors should inquire ahead if they wish to explore the interior. The location sits in a quiet area of Neustadt with good tram connections nearby.
The school is the only institution in Germany offering a specialized performance course in dramatic arts since 2018. This course attracts students who want to train in theater arts at the highest level.
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