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On September 30, 1988, Margareta Dillinger, Johnny Klinke, Robert Mangold, and the unforgettable cabaret artist Matthias Beltz opened the first modern international variety theater right in the heart of downtown Frankfurt. Since then, the Tigerpalast has evolved into an international cultural and culinary institution known far beyond the borders of Frankfurt.
The absolute unity of diversity is the fundamental principle of variety theater culture. At the Tigerpalast, right in the heart of downtown Frankfurt, this motto is taken very seriously and extended to provide guests with impeccable hospitality. In addition to attentive service during the performance, the Tiger’s gourmet dining leaves nothing to be desired. The international variety show concept developed by founders Dillinger, Klinke, and Mangold—which has been based on authenticity for over 30 years—ensures an incomparable overall experience night after night, thanks to a meticulous attention to detail.
Contact Information
Address:
Heiligkreuzgasse 16-20, 60313 Frankfurt am Main
Sales Office Phone Number:
069 920022-0
Phone number for group and banquet inquiries:
069 920022-50
Email:
info@tigerpalast.de
Internet:
www.tigerpalast.de
Sales Office Hours:
Mon–Fri from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sun from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact Person
Variety Show Directors: Margareta Dillinger & Johnny Klinke
Management: Robert Mangold
Banquet Manager: Caroline Llamas Wohler
Marketing: Denis Karaman
Assistant Banquet Manager: Iris Rojas de la Cruz
Human Resources Department: Senay Ferraro
IT Department: Alexander Weigel
Executive Assistant: Ina Meister
Head Chef, Tiger Gourmet Restaurant: Coskun Yurdakul
Restaurant Manager: Michael Ligda
Head of the Hall: Steffen Breitengraser
Board of Directors & Executive Management
Artistic Director
Director
Managing Director
Margareta Dillinger, Artistic Director
Together with Johnny Klinke and Matthias Beltz, she founded the Tigerpalast Varieté Theater in 1988. For two decades, she has been one of the most accomplished experts in the international performing arts scene. As artistic director of the Tigerpalast, she is responsible for the theater’s management and all related matters. She is a dedicated supporter of young artists from around the world and regularly travels to various circus festivals and artistic events to discover new talent.
Together with Robert Mangold and Johnny Klinke, she opened Caféhaus Siesmayer in 2004 and Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten in 2012. In 2000, she was awarded the City of Frankfurt’s Medal of Honor for her international and cultural contributions. In 2007, she also received the State of Hesse’s Goethe Medal for her work at the Tigerpalast, which she shared with Johnny Klinke.
Johnny Klinke, Director
Together with Margareta Dillinger and Matthias Beltz, he founded the Tigerpalast Varieté Theater in 1988. At the Tigerpalast, he is responsible for management, stage operations, and off-site events. In addition to his wide-ranging involvement in international and cultural initiatives in the Rhine-Main region and his consulting work for various institutions, he is a sought-after jury member at various circus festivals.
Together with Robert Mangold and Margareta Dillinger, he opened the Caféhaus Siesmayer in 2004 and the Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten in 2012. In 2007, he and Margareta Dillinger were awarded the Goethe Medal by the State of Hesse.
Robert Mangold, Managing Director
Robert Mangold, a trained hotelier and restaurateur, opened the Tigerpalast—Germany’s leading variety theater—in 1988 together with Margareta Dillinger and Johnny Klinke. He played a key role in shaping the impressive growth of the Tigerpalast’s dining offerings.
In 2004, he founded Caféhaus Siesmayer—Frankfurt’s finest café—together with Johnny Klinke and Margareta Dillinger. In 2021, he opened Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten, Frankfurt’s premier venue for celebrations and events, as well as the restaurant Lafleur, which is now one of Germany’s leading restaurants. Mangold has served as a volunteer since 1999, first as vice president and, since 2012, as president of the German Variety Theater Association. He is a member of the Frankfurt Rhine-Main Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK), president of DEHOGA Hesse, and chairman of the DEHOGA Frankfurt district association.
Artistic Director
Margareta Dillinger, Artistic Director
Together with Johnny Klinke and Matthias Beltz, she founded the Tigerpalast Varieté Theater in 1988. For two decades, she has been one of the most accomplished experts in the international performing arts scene. As artistic director of the Tigerpalast, she is responsible for the theater’s management and all related matters. She is a dedicated supporter of young artists from around the world and regularly travels to various circus festivals and artistic events to discover new talent.
Together with Robert Mangold and Johnny Klinke, she opened Caféhaus Siesmayer in 2004 and Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten in 2012. In 2000, she was awarded the City of Frankfurt’s Medal of Honor for her international and cultural contributions. In 2007, she also received the State of Hesse’s Goethe Medal for her work at the Tigerpalast, which she shared with Johnny Klinke.
Director
Johnny Klinke, Director
Together with Margareta Dillinger and Matthias Beltz, he founded the Tigerpalast Varieté Theater in 1988. At the Tigerpalast, he is responsible for management, stage operations, and off-site events. In addition to his wide-ranging involvement in international and cultural initiatives in the Rhine-Main region and his consulting work for various institutions, he is a sought-after jury member at various circus festivals.
Together with Robert Mangold and Margareta Dillinger, he opened the Caféhaus Siesmayer in 2004 and the Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten in 2012. In 2007, he and Margareta Dillinger were awarded the Goethe Medal by the State of Hesse.
Managing Director
Robert Mangold, Managing Director
Robert Mangold, a trained hotelier and restaurateur, opened the Tigerpalast—Germany’s leading variety theater—in 1988 together with Margareta Dillinger and Johnny Klinke. He played a key role in shaping the impressive growth of the Tigerpalast’s dining offerings.
In 2004, he founded Caféhaus Siesmayer—Frankfurt’s finest café—together with Johnny Klinke and Margareta Dillinger. In 2021, he opened Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten, Frankfurt’s premier venue for celebrations and events, as well as the restaurant Lafleur, which is now one of Germany’s leading restaurants. Mangold has served as a volunteer since 1999, first as vice president and, since 2012, as president of the German Variety Theater Association. He is a member of the Frankfurt Rhine-Main Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK), president of DEHOGA Hesse, and chairman of the DEHOGA Frankfurt district association.
Premises
All of the venues are located in the same building at Heiligkreuzgasse 16-20 in Frankfurt. The variety theater is on the ground floor, while the Tiger gourmet restaurant, the Palastbar restaurant, and the Palastbar are one floor below.
Variety Show
- Germany's leading variety theater since 1988
- Performances by the female artists on stage and in the center of the variety theater
- Seating at small bistro tables in the variety theater
- Loge for up to 17 people
- Maximum distance from the stage: 16 meters
- Capacity (number of people): 150
TIGER GOURMET RESTAURANT:
- Gourmet Restaurant
- An elegant artists' restaurant featuring murals from the world of the performing arts
- cuisine with a global flair
- 17 P in Gault Millau
- 3.5 F in Feinschmecker
- 4 Toques in the Restaurant & Hotelguide
- 3 Cooking Spoons in the Schlemmeratlas
- 3 Diamonds in the Varta-Führer
- Wine list with over 1,000 selections
- Table reservations are recommended
- Capacity (number of people): 50
PALASTBAR RESTAURANT:
- historic vaulted cellar; adjacent to the Palastbar
- Main room for 36 people, adjoining room (=Kolleg) for up to 50 people, and showroom for 34 people; the entire Palastbar restaurant or the Kolleg can be rented for exclusive use
- Mediterranean Menus
- Particularly suitable for corporate events, anniversaries, and family celebrations
- Capacity in people: 100
Corporate Philosophy: The Tiger & Palmen Group
Corporate Philosophy of the Tiger & Palmen Group
For us, the Tiger and Palms Group, values and standards are a key factor in our interactions with employees, customers, and business partners. We are aware of our cultural and social responsibilities and always strive to proactively shape them. That is why we have established relevant principles and guidelines in our corporate philosophy, which serve as the foundation for our actions and conduct.
We would like to present these principles to you below:
Furthermore, the Tiger & Palmen Group is committed to fulfilling the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals as conscientiously as possible, or at least to supporting them directly or indirectly through our actions.