When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

How long does the double evening last?

According to event details, the event is scheduled until 9:00 PM.

Where does the performance take place?

It will be played at the University of Augsburg, Building C, Auditorium II, Universitätsstraße 2, 86159 Augsburg.

What does a ticket cost?

Ticket prices start at 3 euros according to Augsburg OnStage and range up to 16 euros depending on the category.

Which plays will be shown?

The double evening combines the comedy Cash – And Forever the Money Flows with William Shakespeare's tragedy Timon of Athens.

Where can tickets be purchased?

Tickets are available through the ticket sales of Augsburg OnStage.

Two Plays, One Question: What Does Money Do to Us on Stage?

Name: Cash and Timon of Athens
Start: 2026-11-03T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-03T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Universität Augsburg, Gebäude C, Hörsaal II

Money, Greed, and Big Emotions: A Double Evening Between Comedy and Tragedy

What does money do to us humans? The double evening by Augsburg OnStage asks this question by presenting two contrasting theatrical worlds: Cash – And Forever the Money Flows unleashes a turbulent comedy of lies, deceptions, and the desperate hunt for financial security. In Timon of Athens, wealth initially transforms into social recognition, before its loss triggers a human catastrophe.

When Financial Security Tips into Grotesque Chaos

In the comedy, social bureaucracy, self-interest, and relentless lies collide. The production depicts a world where money not only defines everyday life but also shifts relationships, perceptions, and moral boundaries. From small excuses, a rapid web of deceptions grows, whose comedic tempo makes the dependence on capital all the more visible.

Shakespeare's Timon and the Price of Generosity

With Timon of Athens, the evening opens towards Shakespeare and tragedy. Timon's wealth makes him the center of social recognition. His generosity fosters closeness, but as the money runs out, the supposed friendship breaks apart. The dramatic arc leads from a dazzling social ascent into a ruthless confrontation with loneliness, power, and betrayal.

Two Plays, One Societal Focus

Comedy meets tragedy, social bureaucracy meets classical literature: The double evening connects different forms of stage art to create a shared perspective on money and greed. Both pieces revolve around the question of what remains of friendship when capital and self-interest come into play. The production reveals a tense dramaturgy: Initially, money provides recognition and agency, then its loss becomes a litmus test for human relationships.

A Concentrated Stage Experience at the University of Augsburg

The performance in Building C of the University of Augsburg promises an immediate theater atmosphere with short distances between audience and stage. Acting, rhythm of language, and the switch between comedic intensification and tragic compression give the evening its special tension. Audience reaction is likely to occur where laughter and contemplation intersect directly: in the realization that the grotesque money stories are frighteningly close to one's own present.

Conclusion: A Theater Evening with Societal Explosive Power

Cash – And Forever the Money Flows and Timon of Athens combine entertainment with precise social observation. Visitors experience a theater evening that melds black humor, Shakespearean material, human dependency, and moral heights. Those wanting to experience comedy and tragedy in a tension-filled double evening will find a stage for the big questions about money, power, and friendship here.