Theater im Bauturm

An independent playhouse in the Belgian Quarter since 1983 – modern takes on classics and original productions on Aachener Straße.

Independent theatre Belgian Quarter

The Theater im Bauturm – Freies Schauspiel Köln is an independent theatre in the Belgian Quarter on Aachener Straße, founded in 1983. It lies behind the well-known Café im Bauturm, diagonally opposite the Volksbühne.

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At a glance

Founded: 1983
Location: Belgian Quarter, Aachener Straße
Profile: independent drama
Repertoire: modern takes on classics and original productions

Theatre in the hip quarter

In the heart of the lively Belgian Quarter, the Theater im Bauturm presents modern reworkings of classics such as Don Quixote or Moby Dick, as well as its own productions. With its intimate atmosphere and a committed ensemble, it is among Cologne's most distinctive independent stages.