Friedrichstadt-Palast

5 Dimitris Kostidis - 5 months ago

Great theater with amazing acoustics. It is amphitheatric so don t bother having a good seat. You can enjoy the show wherever your seat is. I saw a very nice musical called The One and all the dresses were made from Jean Paul Gaultier. Another must place to visit while you are in Berlin. Recommended!

5 Kelvin Chua - 7 months ago

Show watched: ARise
Show time: 65min/25min interval/ 65min

Language
Show is in a mix of English and German. But that doesn’t really matter because the acts and visual spectacle can better translate the whole story, feel and emotions.

Dance
Choreography is seamless and fantastic with only mere moments of transition giving u barely enough time to comprehend until the applauses reacts. From cabaret style to pop and aerial ballet, it was a fusion of both art and form.

Music
From rapping to Maksim like crossovers with dashes of solo and strings akin to that of Vivaldi, it was the perfect ensemble. All music are performed live and performers shown at spots and locations around the stage.

Stage
The smart use of levelling for performers, lights and depth of field with a central rotating stage was something I haven’t seen since David copper field magic acts. Stage technology used here have accentuated the story telling element regardless where u r seated.

Performers
This show celebrates diversity in all forms. From LGBT to soloist of different Colours, the director has truly incorporated what it means for us to be in an inclusive world.

Storyline (based on my own interpretation as I do not understand German)
The pratogonist is a photographer. Struggling with the loss of what to shoot, he consulted with Time to find back his inspiration. Time brought him back with his Muse, calls him to revisit his past works to induce inception. With the help of light, he found back his muse.

The review.
A must watch if anyone is in Berlin. Do remember to book tickets waaay in advance as it’s almost full every single day. Being a fervent theatre/play/musical/orchestral goer, this show truly transcends my expectations. The music is original and fits the story telling from intro to climax, the theatre costumes details is fine and does lose to broadway types plays. Ticket prices are way cheaper if u compare it to actual full fledge plays/musicals. I don’t usually recommend front row seats as they are exorbitantly priced and not worth the experience. This show however, I totally recommend it.

4 Marylaine Dujunco - 2 weeks ago

We watched the Arise. Highly recommended. Place is easy to locate and great interior. Program started on time. My only issues are: 1. Seats are not slanted so I was not really able to have a good view because the person in front of me was tall and had bulky hair. 2. Chairs are super not comfortable. Cushion is lacking. Had a back pain. Otherwise amazing lights and sounds and acrobatics. Amazing

5 Ken - 4 months ago

Lovely art nouveau theatre with a grand lobby area and comfortable seating. Box office is on the right side of the building, so don't wait at the main front doors if you're picking up tickets.

5 Geektor Joystick Junky - 2 months ago

Thanks to the amphitheatric design of the theater you can enjoy every show regardless of your positioning. I watched Arise and it was an incredible performance of both artists and dancers. The stage is a highlight for itself changing during the whole performance including suddenly appearing water fountains or pyro-show. The inside of the building looks far more breathtaking than the outside.

5 Amit Verma - a week ago

Very good Show. I was spectacle if it's kids friendly or not. But its entirely kids friendly.
It's pure entertainment rather than exposed dance at other places / countries.
Many type of acts, beautiful stage presence and light effects, excellent orchestra.
Loved every bit of it.

5 Dan Perry - 3 weeks ago

Amazing show! All the actors, dancers and acrobaters are very talented. The band it‘s amazing in the background. I loved every act. It‘s very enternaining. Lightshow it‘s very good as well and the stage changes from act to act. I didn‘t know what to expect and I am positively surprised. I recommend to anyone who likes music and show.