Built 1804 as horse stables and garden hall of the neighbouring palace, "Guthaus Steglitz" (later known as restaurant "Wrangelschlößchen").

1920-1921 converted into a theatre by Hans Heinrich Müller. Opened 12 May 1921 as "Schloßpark-Theater" with Shakespeare's "Timon of Athens". 1935-1945 used as a cinema.

1945 reconstruction. Re-opened 3 Nov 1945 with Curt Goetz's comedy "Hokuspokus". From 1950, operated by the city of Berlin. From 1951, part of the "Staatliche Schauspielbühnen Berlin", operated as "Kleines Haus" (with the "Schiller-Theater" as "Großes Haus"). Used for smaller drama performances, including many German premieres of international modern classics. Closed 1993. Re-opened 16 March 1995 as a private theatre with Shakespeare's "Richard III.". Used for drama and musical performances. Closed 2002.

Notable world premieres:

• Edward Albee: The Death of Bessie Smith (21 Apr 1960)
• Jean Genet: Les Paravents (19 May 1961)
• Peter Ustinov: Halfway up the Tree (20 May 1967)
• Jochen Ziem: Die Einladung (24 May 1967)
• Harald Mueller: Stille Nacht / Strandgut (15 Nov 1974)
• Tankred Dorst: Auf dem Chimborazo (23 Jan 1975)

Links: www.schlossparktheater.de, Wikipedia