The fresh leadership at Grips Theater outlines their plans
The Berlin Grips Theater, renowned for its commitment to children and youth, is set for a new chapter under its fresh management team. The new team, consisting of Winfried Tobias, Natalie Driemeyer, Thomas Keller, and Jutta Brinkschulte, will take over in September.
The new season promises to continue focusing on the issues faced by young people, including depression, burnout, and societal challenges like the climate crisis and housing market. Children and young people are at the centre of societal changes, according to Natalie Driemeyer, a member of the four-member management team at the Grips Theater.
Massive existential uncertainties have consequences for the psyche of children, young people, and adults. The new management team aims to give hope to young people, addressing these issues head-on.
The program at the Grips Theater will reflect these societal changes. In addition to the previously announced productions like "Mats & Milad or: News from the Arse of the World" and "Laura was here", three additional premieres are planned. One of these is the German premiere of the play "The Effect", a poignant drama about a mother with psychological problems.
The Grips Theater is famous for the U-Bahn musical "Line 1" and is considered one of the most important children's and youth theaters in Germany. The new management team is focused on providing hope to young people and continuing the theater's tradition of producing plays that reflect young people's real-life challenges.
While specific details about the new initiatives under fresh management are yet to be revealed, the broader performing arts landscape in Berlin offers some insight. Similar venues and companies are focusing on embodied, participatory practices that engage young audiences with current social themes. This approach prioritizes active involvement, dialogue, and creative exchange, principles that generally align with Grips Theater’s historic commitment to youth empowerment and social critique.
For precise information on the upcoming season, consulting Grips Theater's official announcements would be necessary. However, it is safe to expect that the new management will continue the theater's tradition of addressing societal challenges faced by young people in innovative and engaging ways.
The new management team at the Grips Theater, led by Winfried Tobias, Natalie Driemeyer, Thomas Keller, and Jutta Brinkschulte, aims to use science and health-and-wellness approaches to address mental-health issues faced by young people in their new productions. The upcoming season promises to focus on lifestyle choices and relationships, reflecting societal changes that affect children and young people. In line with the broader performing arts landscape in Berlin, the Grips Theater will continue to prioritize embodied, participatory practices that engage young audiences, promoting mental-health awareness, and empowering them to foster positive relationships and healthy lifestyles.
