Steglitz Schlossparktheater [Berlin]
Theatre building in Berlin, Germany
theater in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Duitsland
Steglitz Schlossparktheater
Built 1804 as horse stables and garden hall of the neighbouring palace, Guthaus Steglitz (later known as restaurant Wrangelschlößchen). - 1920-1921 converted into a theatre by Hans Heinrich Müller. Opened 12 May 1921 as Schloßpark-Theater with Shakespeare's Timon of Athens. 1935-1945 used as a cinema. 1945 reconstruction. Re-opened 3 Nov 1945 with Curt Goetz's comedy Hokuspokus. From 1950, operated by the city of Berlin. From 1951, part of the Staatliche Schauspielbühnen Berlin, operated as Kleines Haus (with the Schiller-Theater as Großes Haus). Used for smaller drama performances, including many German premieres of international modern classics. Closed 1993. Re-opened 16 March 1995 as a private theatre with Shakespeare's Richard III.. Used for drama and musical performances. Closed 2002.