Berlin's Schaubühne Faces Cuts as Cultural Budget Shrinks

The theater announces the closure of its experimental studio due to a €1.8 million funding reduction.

Berlin's cultural sector is set to lose €130 million, approximately 12% of its budget, as part of a new austerity plan.
The Schaubühne theater warns that the cuts threaten its ability to maintain its current programming of over 500 local and 100 international performances annually.
The theater's artistic director, Thomas Ostermeier, criticizes the government's budget priorities, suggesting a diminished value placed on culture.
Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, acknowledges the difficulty of these decisions and calls for more economic efficiency in cultural institutions.
The Schaubühne fears that continued financial strain could lead to drastic restructuring or potential insolvency.