Ernst Deutsch Theater

Germany's largest private spoken word theatre – since 1951, the Ernst Deutsch Theater in Hamburg has brought ambitious theatre to over 200,000 visitors per season.

The Ernst Deutsch Theater in Hamburg is Germany's largest privately owned spoken word theatre. Founded in 1951 and named after the Austrian-German actor Ernst Deutsch, it is housed in a former cinema in the Uhlenhorst district at Friedrich-Schütter-Platz. The main stage holds over 600 spectators and draws around 200,000 visitors per season. Known for ambitious yet accessible theatre, it stages both renowned touring productions and in-house productions. The theatre is an important part of Hamburg's diverse cultural landscape outside of state-subsidised venues.