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The play “1001 Nights, or The Power of Storytelling,” a co-production by the Theater an der Ruhr and the subbotnik theater group, has won the Children’s Jury Prize at this year’s Westwind Festival for Young Theater. 

We're in! 

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

You'll find our program 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. 

at the Theater an der Ruhr 

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.

Wael Kadour

Next activity on Sun 14.06.

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

Next activity on Sun 14.06.

with Peter Leitzen

Next activity on Fri 19.06.

Szene Istanbul - Konzert

Next activity on Sun 21.06.

Find some peace and quiet.
Read together.

Bring your own book!

Next activity on Mon 13.07.

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men present Shakespeare at Kloster Saarn

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

Advance ticket sales have begun!

Thinking about utopia together in Mülheim: Theater an der Ruhr and Kunstmuseum Mülheim collaborate for the first time