Halli Galli at Augsburg State Theatre: When entertainment tells history
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Halli Galli: When entertainment writes history
On November 27, 2026, the play Halli Galli (a show without Hans Rosenthal) will celebrate its world premiere at the Augsburg State Theatre. Felix Krakau explores the life of the legendary showmaster Hans Rosenthal, whose television career is closely tied to Germany's post-war history. The staging by David Ortmann combines stage experience, historical reflection, and the dazzling world of great entertainment.
Between television glamour and repressed past
Hans Rosenthal narrowly survived the Holocaust as a Jew and became one of the most famous television stars in the Federal Republic after World War II. His shows represented lightness, speed, and an audience that wanted to laugh together. However, behind this shiny surface lies a biography that tells of persecution, new beginnings, and the difficult engagement with German history.
Felix Krakau poses the central dramaturgical question: How much fun can a society handle that wants to repress its history? The staging leads into the era of economic miracles, television shows, and the call for a new self-image. The well-known show gesture becomes a mirror of social tensions.
A world premiere with precise stage handwriting
David Ortmann's direction accompanies Rosenthal's journey to the stage and shows how an entertainer captivates an audience that becomes part of this history. The art of acting meets musical direction, a transformable set design, and a lighting design that fluctuates between studio atmosphere, memory, and public spectacle.
Steffi Wurster is responsible for the set design, Katja Schröpfer for the costumes, and Alexander Cappek for the lighting. The dramaturgy by Mara Goga sharpens the focus on the relationship between entertainment, culture of remembrance, and social responsibility. Thus, what emerges is not a nostalgic television evening but a theatrical production about the question of whether laughter can liberate, obscure, or do both at once.
The audience becomes part of the show
The title refers to the popular show world but consciously sets a historical fall height against it. Between spotlight and quiet breaks, a theatrical atmosphere develops in which audience reactions and stage actions are closely intertwined. The audience experiences how a seemingly light show evening becomes a concentrated reflection on memory, identity, and the power of public images.
Conclusion: An evening between entertainment and memory
Halli Galli (a show without Hans Rosenthal) promises an unusual world premiere: fast-paced, musical, and at the same time historically conscious. Those who experience theater as a place of encounter with conflicting experiences will find a multifaceted stage experience at the brechtbühne in the Gaswerk. Secure your tickets and witness how a show becomes a critical memory stage.
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