Theater Konstanz

The Stadttheater Konstanz is a theatre in Konstanz, Germany. It began as a Jesuit school in 1607 before becoming a stage. The theatre operates three venues: the main Stadttheater, the Workshop stage, and the Hall of Mirrors. The main building dates from the 17th century, though it was converted to a theatre in 1852. The Hall of Mirrors is a converted goods hall near the railway station. The Workshop stage is in the theatre’s administration building. The theatre is recognised as the longest continuously used stage in Europe. It started with Jesuit student productions and later expanded its repertoire. In the 1920s it focused on comic plays and musical theatre. After the Second World War it reopened in 1948–49 and added a children’s and youth theatre section in 1990. The theatre has hosted major events like the Baden-Württemberg Theater Days in 2006–07, drawing over 112,000 visitors. Visitors find a 400-seat auditorium in the main building. The Hall of Mirrors seats up to 200 and has a glazed foyer for smaller events. The Workshop stage seats 120 and now hosts a puppet theatre with up to seven productions each season. Summer performances take place across Lake Constance, often in former churches. The theatre’s ensemble also gives guest performances after the season ends in July.