The English Theatre

Info

The English Theatre Frankfurt Impressum: http://www.english-theatre.org/impressum/

Geschichte

The English Theatre Frankfurt plays a pivotal role in the cultural life of Frankfurt, a city with the largest proportional international community in Germany. The theatre has become an important landmark for the Frankfurt-Rhein-Main region, due to its consistent, high-quality standards, international flair and function as a meeting point for people of all nationalities. The Hessen government have referred to it as a beacon for the whole region.

The English Theatre presents a diverse program of its own productions for a broad audience. The shows offer a wealth of entertainment on a high level.

The English Theatre produces at least five plays per season. This includes classics, comedies, thrillers, contemporary plays and musicals. The casting and rehearsal of the theatre´s own productions are held in London.

70% of the visitors to the English Theatre are German speakers and the remaining 30% stems from the large English-speaking community in and around Frankfurt.

The theatre’s auditorium seats 300 and makes use of the latest audio-visual technical equipment. The adjacent bar, James, has two floors equipped with cosy but contemporary furniture, which underlines the unique atmosphere of the theatre itself.

Unsere Aufgabe

The English Theatre stands for educational and linguistic competence, and for the cultural exchange between the German and English-speaking cultures.

It is a place where the Arts are at home. A theatre for all, but also a place of literature (readings), educational art (exhibitions) and music (events).

It is a place of encounters.

Outside of its linguistic competence, the English Theatre has taken on the role of bringing the world of theatre closer to the younger generation. The aim is to help them become theatre-enthusiasts. It is an all too common belief that theatre is something reserved for “others” or “the older generation”. With its Drama Club, a theatre school for young people, where they work on their own specially-produced plays, the younger generation can get to know and enjoy theatre culture.