The Studio-Buehne Essen (Studio Theatre Essen), situated in a former school in Essen's urban district Kray-Leithe, has enriched Essens cultural life for more than 50 years.

Presenting with charm, individuality and passion nearly 150 shows per year for an audience of all ages, the ensemble consists of around 40 volunteer members.

True to our motto "drama, madness, childrens laughter", we offer swinging comedies, sensitive chamber theatre, well known sketches, poetic fairy tales, trashy cult shows and contemporary drama.

Studio Theatre Essen collaborates with, amongst others, Berlin Theater Zapperment and Youth Theatre VERA in Essens russian twin town Nishnij Nowgoroda and is involved in intercultural projects, such as the exchange with russian-german communities.

We are also active in theatre education, work in schools, projects in the district, theatre days for children and adults, workshops, symposiums and special seminars.

Primarily, Studio Theatre Essen seeks to entertain, but also to promote discussion on serious themes and our presentation and to invite participation in the "open ensemble" through school projects, youth clubs and summer workshops.