Three theatres, one umbrella, many faces

Noteworthy for: Hau resurrected three empty theatres to become the triumvirate it is today.

HAU is an amalgamation of three previously-independent theatres in Kreuzberg, now known as Hau 1, Hau 2 and Hau 3. Under the tutelage of Matthias Lilienthal – Berlin's dramatical wunderkind – HAU has quickly developed a name for itself as a place that breaks down boundaries and constantly challenges accepted theatrical conventions.

If you want to catch some original New World music, listen to a lecture from a famous TV chef or see some conceptual dance from a group of Moldavian mime artists, you'll probably find it at HAU. In one year alone, the HAU staged 118 independent projects and is considered one of Berlin's premier artistic venues. The three theatres are within a short walk of one another and the area is rich in bars, cafes and restaurants for pre- and post-show dining.