Overview

• The Theatertreffen festival retains its federal funding as a 'Kultureller Leuchtturm,' shielding it from Berlin's €130 million cultural budget cuts for 2025.
• Significant increases in travel and hotel costs are adding financial strain to the festival's operations despite its protected funding status.
• The festival will run from May 2 to 18, showcasing ten notable German-language productions selected from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
• This year’s program reflects societal themes of insecurity, with productions exploring fear and uncertainty in contemporary contexts.
• The festival will open with Katie Mitchell's direction of 'Bernarda Albas Haus,' accompanied by a lineup of readings, discussions, and performances.