When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for 10.10.2026 at 7:30 PM.

Where is the play performed?

It will be performed at the Augsburg Puppet Theatre, Spitalgasse 15, 86150 Augsburg.

What age is the play recommended for?

The Augsburg Puppet Theatre recommends the performance for ages 12 and up.

How do I get there best?

The house recommends traveling by public transport. Nearby stops include Margaret and Rotes Tor.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the Augsburg Puppet Theatre and the associated areas are barrier-free accessible.

What is the ticket price?

A verified single price could not be definitively confirmed from the available sources; therefore, the price remains open.

A Bavarian theater classic comes to life in Augsburg's legendary Puppet Theatre

Name: The Brandner Kaspar and the Eternal Life
Start: 2026-10-10T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-10T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Augsburger Puppenkiste

A Bavarian theater classic returns to the Augsburg Puppet Theatre

With The Brandner Kaspar and the Eternal Life, the Augsburg Puppet Theatre brings to the stage a material that has shimmered between folk play, comedy, and poetic life questions for generations. The clever Brandner tries to outwit death with cherry brandy and card games - and therein lies the irresistible charm of this stage experience. The house recommends the performance for ages 12 and up; it will be performed in the historic marionette theatre at Spitalgasse 15 in Augsburg.

Between humor, heaven, and Bavarian depth

The material by Kurt Wilhelm after Franz von Kobell is one of the great narratives of Bavarian theatre: a play with transience, cunning, and earthly joie de vivre. The stage adaptation combines coarse comedy with fine melancholy. It is this mixture that shapes the theatrical atmosphere - light in tone, deep at heart. The audience experiences not just a mere retelling, but a carefully rhythmized production where timing, character direction, and dramatic precision set the tone.

Marionette magic as precise stage art

The Augsburg Puppet Theatre has represented a distinctive form of acting with marionettes since 1948: clear movements, loving attention to detail, and a play space where even wooden figures become characters with substance. The historic house in the Holy Spirit Hospital is accessible and combines tradition with good organization. For evening performances, the box office opens until 7:30 PM, and the café and restaurant remain open until 10:30 PM.

Travel, service, and atmosphere on site

Visitors to the house not only experience theatre but a cultivated cultural address. For travel, the Puppet Theatre recommends public transport; nearby are the stops Margaret with bus lines 22 and 32 and Rotes Tor with tram lines 3 and 6. Parking is only available in designated zones until 8:30 PM; alternatively, the City-Galerie parking garage and the Park-and-Ride lot Spickelbad are available.

Why this evening is worthwhile

The Brandner Kaspar remains a stage material with pull because it combines wit and worldview. Those who engage with this performance will receive a cultural event with charm, local color, and that quiet greatness that characterizes good theatre. An evening for all who love folk plays, puppet art, and a lively audience reaction - and want to experience theatre live.