Junges Schauspielhaus

The Junge SchauSpielHaus in Hamburg is one of the most important theatres for a young audience in the German-speaking world.

The Junges SchauSpielHaus was founded in 2005 as a new division of the Deutsches Schauspielhaus under the artistic direction of Klaus Schumacher and has since become one of the most important theatres for young audiences in the German-speaking world. It has its own ensemble and has built up a widely acclaimed repertoire.

Since the 2013/14 season, the Junges SchauSpielHaus has been based on the theatre grounds at Gaußstrasse 190 in Hamburg-Altona. Until the completion of the new building, productions are being presented in an interim venue at the same location. In its young history, the Junges SchauSpielHaus has already received numerous awards, and with its directing and authors’ projects it has gained nationwide recognition at festivals and guest performances.

For families, the theatre offers a diverse programme: productions for children from the age of 3, plays tailored to different age groups, and the format “Bloomy Sunday – A Family Offer”, which combines theatre, interactive activities and a shared meal. The programme is complemented by workshops, theatre training and guided tours, giving children and parents an inspiring and hands-on access to the stage.