Beginnings have many names in stage jargon: Here you will find common to curious German technical terms for beginning, getting started, initiating and taking off, from A like Auftrittslied to Z like Zeichengebung.

Here you will find tips for witty conversations, artistic encounters, kick-off talks or visitor workshops on productions of Berlin's independent scene. Be it theater, dance, performance or music theater.

Berlin's theaters are responding to the harrowing news of Putin's war in Ukraine with aid campaigns, fundraisers and events. We compile these events, support actions and relief actions.