Don't mention the phwoar: the future of German theatre
How does theatre in Germany compare with here? What are its obsessions? Who are its stars? For the Guardian's New Europe series, Michael Billington hits BerlinI came to Berlin eager to learn about the current issues. What impact is the national obsession with immigration having on theatre? How is drama surviving in the current economic climate? And to what extent is theatre still director-dominated? But within minute…