Schauspielhaus, das#

Schauspielhaus, Das, small theatre in the 9th district in Vienna, built in 1978 for H. Gratzer and his ensemble "Theater-Werkstatt". Gratzer headed the theatre, then known as "das Schauspielhaus Wien" until 1986; in 1987-1990 it provided the stage for the theatre troupe "Der Kreis" led by G. Tabori, and was taken over again by Gratzer in 1990. Mostly concentrates on first performances and contemporary Austrian drama. The stage, designed in an unconventional manner, encourages innovative acting and scenery and the theatre promotes unknown playwrights.

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