When does the performance of Cinderella take place?

The performance begins on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where is Cinderella performed?

The event takes place at the Staatstheater Augsburg at the brechtbühne in Gaswerk, Am Alten Gaswerk 8, 86156 Augsburg.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from 28 euros according to the event information. Prices may be higher depending on the seating category.

What is Cinderella about?

The ballet tells the story of a young girl who suffers under her oppressive living situation, meets the prince at a ball, and is found again through a lost shoe.

Is the event suitable for children?

The fairy-tale plot is generally suitable for a family-oriented audience. No specific age rating is provided in the available event information.

How is the venue accessible?

The brechtbühne in Gaswerk is accessible by public transport. There are also parking facilities available in an opposite parking garage.

Experience Cinderella live: Prokofiev's fairy-tale magic meets great Augsburg ballet art

Name: Cinderella
Start: 2026-11-08T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-08T20:30:00+01:00
Location: brechtbühne im Gaswerk

When the magic awakens at midnight: Cinderella in Augsburg

On November 8, 2026, the fairy-tale world of Cinderella opens in Augsburg. The Staatstheater Augsburg presents Sergei Prokofiev's famous ballet on stage, combining poetic music, dance precision, and the timeless story of a girl who finds happiness against all odds.

Prokofiev's fairy tale between lyricism and dance

In Prokofiev's score, delicate, lyrical passages meet brilliant dance scenes and striking musical themes. Cinderella appears as a sensitive heroine, whose longing for a different life is reflected in every movement. The ball becomes the sparkling focal point of the production before the magic shatters at the stroke of midnight.

A stage design full of atmosphere

The story moves through contrasts: from the oppressive everyday life in the stepmother's house to the dazzling world of the courtly celebration. Lighting mood, costumes, and scenery create the shift between shadow and brilliance, between loneliness and vibrant community. The theatrical atmosphere thrives on the contrast of fairy-tale transformation and precise choreographic order.

The glass sign of love

When Cinderella and the prince meet, the stage action condenses into a great moment of closeness. Midnight ends the dream, but the lost shoe leads the prince to the trail of the unknown. The dramaturgy follows the familiar fairy tale while simultaneously unfolding the musical character portrayal for which Prokofiev's ballet is famous.

A festive stage experience for Augsburg

The performance is aimed at anyone who wishes to experience great ballet artistry, orchestral timbres, and fairy-tale storytelling live. Between romantic melody, virtuosic movement, and opulent theatrical aesthetics, an evening is created that directly engages the imagination.

Conclusion: Cinderella promises a sensual stage experience between fairy-tale magic, musical theater, and great acting and dance art. Anyone wishing to experience the famous story not just by reading but in light, sound, and movement should mark this evening at the Staatstheater Augsburg.