Berlin Volksbühne theatre director resigns over harassment claims Kate Connolly in Berlin © Provided by The Guardian Photograph: ViewApart/Getty Images
The director of Berlin’s Volksbühne theatre has resigned after allegations of sexual harassment and the humiliating treatment of older female actors.
The theatre said that Klaus Dörr would give up his post with immediate effect, after the intervention of Berlin’s culture senator Klaus Lederer, whose office also confirmed the decision.
Dörr, who took over as interim director at the theatre in April 2018, said he claimed “total responsibility” for the allegations.
“I take full responsibility as the artistic director of the Volksbühne, for the allegations which have been made against me,” he said in a statement. “I deeply regret if I have hurt employees with my behaviour, words or gaze,” he added.
Berlin Volksbühne theatre director resigns over harassment claims
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