Ku'damm 156, Photo: © Gianmarco Bresadola, 2024
Ku'damm 156, Photo: © Gianmarco Bresadola, 2024
Ku'damm 156, Photo: © Gianmarco Bresadola, 2024
Ku'damm 156, Photo: © Gianmarco Bresadola, 2024
Ku'damm 156, Photo: © Gianmarco Bresadola, 2024
Ku'damm 156, Photo: © Gianmarco Bresadola, 2024
Ku'damm 156, Photo: © Gianmarco Bresadola, 2024
Ku’damm 156
The Ku’damm 156 space is located on the ground floor of the neighboring building to the Schaubühne, part of the Mendelsohn architectural ensemble at Lehniner Platz. Currently an unoccupied shell, it is set to be developed into a rehearsal center and a new studio stage for the Schaubühne. In the meantime, it is already being used as a temporary performance venue for select productions.
The architecture firm Ortner & Ortner has developed a concept for the space, envisioning rehearsal, meeting, and workshop rooms for scenic, musical, choreographic, and theater education work. Additionally, a new performance space will be created, becoming the new home for the Schaubühne’s Studio, known for its diverse and experimental programming.
With its glass façade facing Ku’damm, the new venue will serve as a »window into the city», inviting artistic participation and fostering accessibility. A vibrant space for artistic creation will emerge—open to surprises, spontaneity, encounters, and public exchange.
Ku’damm 156 integrates into the ensemble of the WOGA complex, designed by Erich Mendelsohn in the 1920s. This includes the Schaubühne’s workshops and additional rehearsal stages in the rear part of the building. Together with Café Schaubühne across the street, the area between these architecturally significant buildings will be further revitalized, enhancing both the cultural and urban landscape.
The funding for this project is based on four pillars: support from the State of Berlin, funding from German federal programs and the European Union, as well as private contributions.
The Friends of the Schaubühne have committed to supporting the Ku’damm 156 project with up to €500,000, making a significant contribution to its realization. If you would like to be part of this forward-thinking project, learn more about how you can support us here.
Ku’damm 156 Patrons
We are looking for patrons who can help bring this project to life with an annual donation of €3,000. Your support will help create an exciting new cultural venue on the upper Ku’damm. As a Ku’damm 156 Patron, you will be invited once a year to an exclusive event with the theater management and receive updates on the project’s progress. Upon successful completion, patrons will be publicly acknowledged if they wish.
Become a Ku’damm 156 Patron now!
Corporate Memberships
We are looking for new corporate members! With your membership, you can offer your employees and clients access to an exclusive ticket contingent for every performance. Membership fees from new corporate members will go directly to the Ku’damm 156 project for the first three years, supporting an important cultural and urban development initiative in City West. Corporate members will also be invited once a year to an exclusive event with the theater management.
Become a corporate member now!
Upcoming Initiatives
In the coming months, we will launch additional fundraising initiatives to support Ku’damm 156. Stay informed about crowdfunding campaigns and fundraising events at the construction site via the Schaubühne newsletter. Members of the Friends of the Schaubühne will receive exclusive advance information about upcoming activities.
