Theater
Ober
hausen

Theater <br>Ober<br>hausen
© Theater Oberhausen

About us

Stadttheater Oberhausen opened in 1920. Originally a stage within an inn that was then remodelled and expanded a number of times, it was initially dedicated solely to dramatic works. After just one performance season, however, an opera and operetta ensemble was added.

The Project

Satellite Good Hope

How can theatre get closer to the everyday lives of the city’s residents – especially in places where it has rarely reached before? Theater Oberhausen is developing a concept for a mobile “satellite” that brings artistic productions, participatory formats, and local collaborations directly into neighbourhoods. The goal is a flexible space for performance and reflection that connects with local clubs, community initiatives, or temporary-use projects, bringing theatre into new (relational) spaces. This is not about one-off interventions, but about creating a structural presence in the city. The satellite is part of the overall programme, linked thematically to the main season, and will be developed together with local partners. The vision: theatre as a unifying force in urban life.

Contact

Laura Mangels

Dramaturgin

Dr. Kathrin Mädler

Intendantin