Ruhrfestspiele Recklinghausen

The Ruhrfestspiele is one of the oldest, largest and most renowned theater festivals in Europe. Every year, numerous artists from all over the world present their productions and transform Recklinghausen into a cultural and theatrical metropolis from 1 May to mid-June . Olaf Kröck has been the director of the Ruhrfestspiele since the 2019 festival season and, together with his team, shapes the diverse program. The focus is on international drama and dance theater, productions by major German-speaking theaters, literature, new circus, children's and youth theater and live music. The approximately 200 performances in the festival season take place in the Ruhrfestspielhaus and other venues in Recklinghausen and Marl.

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