Save the date!

Get ready for UTOPIE 3 on stage as well as Open Air!

UTOPIE 3 will take place on our stage as well as outdoors in Raffelberg Park from 3 July to 26 July.

Advance ticket sales begin on 29 May.

Further information and the programme will follow at the end of May.

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Next activities:

Tomorrow 17:00

Junges Theater

51th Mülheim Theatre Festival

Wimmeln

Leah Luna Winzely
Dschungel Wien
Ab 6 Jahren

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Wed 20.5. 09:00

Junges Theater

51th Mülheim Theatre Festival

Wimmeln

Leah Luna Winzely
Dschungel Wien
Ab 6 Jahren

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Wed 20.5. 11:00

Junges Theater

51th Mülheim Theatre Festival

Wimmeln

Leah Luna Winzely
Dschungel Wien
Ab 6 Jahren

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Fri 22.5. 09:00

Junges Theater

51th Mülheim Theatre Festival

Schmetterball

Dorian Brunz
Theater Oberhausen
Ab 9 Jahren

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ExtraSchicht 2026

We're in!

We are delighted to be an official venue for the 2026 Night of Industrial Culture.

The official programme will be announced on 21 May.

Szene Istanbul

FEM Hinterhofchor and NARÎNÊ

Szene Istanbul - Double Concert

Next activity on Sat 23.05.

Wir Nietzsche (UA)

with texts by Friedrich Nietzsche
Directed by Roberto Ciulli

Next activity on Sat 30.05.

Junges Theater

Theaterspielplatz

Our foyer is open for playing, crafting, and trying things out - accompanied by theater educators. For adults, our theater café is open during this time.

Next activity on Sun 31.05.

Theater Flea Market

Browse in costumes and curiosities from the past 40 years and take home a piece of theater history

Next activity on Sun 07.06.

Silent Reading Party

Find some peace and quiet.
Read together.

Bring your own book!

Next activity on Mon 08.06.

vier.ruhr

Beautiful here!

We're in!
As part of vier.ruhr, we’ll have a stand at “Schön hier!” in the Wallviertel on 7 May, 11 June, 2 July, 6 August and 3 September.

The Reading Foyer

In the reading foyer, we will discuss the texts currently on our stage with you over a cup of coffee or tea. No prior knowledge is necessary — our dramaturgy and acting staff cordially invite you to join us!

Next activity on Sat 13.06.

International

Café Wake Cup

An afternoon of Arabic music and cozy get-together with tea and coffee

Next activity on Sun 14.06.

School Theatre Days
10 - 12 June 2026

at the Theater an der Ruhr

International

Othello

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men present Shakespeare at Kloster Saarn

10.-12. September – Open Air – in English

Advance ticket sales have begun!

on the way

1001 Nights, or The Power of Storytelling

June 4, Westwind Festival in Münster

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Szene Istanbul

International

Drowning Girls

A production by Tatbikat Sahnesi

Next activity on Sun 21.06.

Give the gift of theatre!

There is something for everyone in our varied programme.
Vouchers are available from €10.00 with any desired amount.
These are valid for all performances at the Theatre an der Ruhr, including premieres and special events!

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