Also means
a small flexible performance space within a theatre complex
Usage Note
Werkstattbühne (also Studiobühne) is the experimental small-scale venue of a large theatre house. It hosts experimental work, student productions, and co-productions with independent companies at lower ticket prices.
Examples
"Das neue Stück wurde zuerst auf der Werkstattbühne getestet."
Natural Translation
The new play was first tested on the studio stage.
Literal Translation
The new piece was first on the workshop-stage tested.
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