When does Beauty and the Beast take place in Augsburg?

The performance begins on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where will the opera be performed?

The performance takes place at the Augsburg State Theatre in martini-Park, Provinostraße 52, 86153 Augsburg.

How long does the performance last?

The opera lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and is performed without intermission.

Is there an introduction?

Yes, an introduction begins 30 minutes before the show starts.

In which language is it sung?

The opera is performed in French with German surtitles.

How much does a ticket cost?

Ticket prices start from €22 according to the organizer and range up to €54 depending on the seating category.

Beauty and the Beast live: Philip Glass transforms a fairytale into sound and light

Name: Beauty and the Beast - With Childcare
Start: 2026-11-22T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-22T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Staatstheater Augsburg - martini-Park

Beauty and the Beast: Fairytale Opera Magic at martini-Park

A dark castle, a forbidden rose, and a love that transcends all external boundaries: With Beauty and the Beast, the Augsburg State Theatre brings Philip Glass’ compelling opera based on Jean Cocteau’s film classic to the stage. The performance on November 22, 2026, combines French singing, German surtitles, and the suggestive power of Minimal Music into a special stage experience – including childcare.

A Fairytale between Beauty and Horror

The story leads into a world where a father is sentenced to death for picking a rose. His daughter Belle takes his place and encounters the Beast, who proposes to her. From fear and strangeness arises a fragile closeness that transforms the fairytale into a multi-layered story about love, self-image, and inner transformation.

Philip Glass’ Music as Hypnotic Stage Space

Originally composed as a soundtrack for Jean Cocteau’s black-and-white film, Philip Glass’ score unfolds its effect in Augsburg as a standalone opera. Recurring sound patterns, orchestral crescendos, and an almost trance-like dramaturgy create an atmosphere where time and space seem to shift. The Augsburg Philharmonic shapes this musical pull under the direction of Domonkos Héja.

Production Full of Movement and Visual Tension

Director Susanne Lietzow approaches the material with a production that juxtaposes the uncanny and the delicate. Set design by Aurel Lenfert, costumes by Jasna Bošnjak, video work by Petra Zöpnek, and lighting design by Ron Heinrich create a visual resonance space for Belle's search for the human behind the beast. The fight choreography by Georges Khoukaz makes violence and despair physically tangible.

Strong Voices and Intense Acting

Luise von Garnier portrays Belle with expressive presence. Wiard Witholt embodies the Beast’s inner turmoil with lyrical timbre and powerful stage effect; Georges Khoukaz gives the creature both menace and gentleness. The French language with German surtitles preserves the original sound of the opera and opens access to the poetic imagery of the production.

An Evening for Opera Lovers and Families

The performance lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and takes place without intermission. An introduction starts 30 minutes before the show begins. The additional childcare makes the opera evening a family-friendly cultural experience, allowing adults to experience the musical theatre production with concentration.

Audience-Captivating Opera Art

The press reviews highlight the playful yet clever direction, the suggestive impact of Glass’ music, and the strong presence of the singers. Particularly, the combination of auditory trance, physical choreography, and fairytale-like imagery gives the production a distinct theatrical language.

Conclusion: A Fairytale that Touches the Heart

Beauty and the Beast promises an opera evening between cinematic art, Minimal Music, and contemporary stage aesthetics. Those wishing to experience the famous story of Beauty and the Beast in a musically unusual and visually powerful form will find an atmospheric stage experience with great emotional range at martini-Park.