theatre

Taking the stage from Munich to Magdeburg: 8 highlights of the German theatre scene

Never seen a play in Germany? September marks the opening of new seasons in theatres all around the country. Here are our top picks.

television

Cult crime show Tatort to air 1,000th episode

Cult crime show "Tatort" may be almost unknown outside Germany but the popular and realistic police series is about to celebrate its 1,000th episode.

television

Shoah experts welcome Anne Frank TV drama

As the 70th anniversary of the death of Anne Frank approaches, TV network ARD unveils the first major German production of her famous story, to a warm welcome from specialists in the Holocaust victim's diaries.

television

East-West spy drama to get American debut

While "Deutschland 83" gets its permiere as a mini-series at Berlinale on Tuesday and Wednesday, it also makes entertainment history as being the first German series to be broadcast for American audiences.