When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 19:30.

Where is The Brandner Kaspar being performed?

The performance will take place at the Augsburg Puppet Theater, Spitalgasse 15, 86150 Augsburg.

How much does a ticket cost?

A ticket costs 25 euros according to the available event information.

What age is the play suitable for?

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

What is the play about?

The wily Brandner Kaspar tries to outsmart death with cherry brandy and a card game to live longer.

The Brandner Kaspar: Bavarian Stage Poetry Between Zest for Life, Death, and Puppet Magic

Name: The Brandner Kaspar and the Eternal Life
Start: 2026-11-19T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-19T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Augsburger Puppenkiste

When the Boandlkramer Knocks: The Brandner Kaspar in the Augsburg Puppet Theater

On November 19, 2026, the curtain will open in the Augsburg Puppet Theater for a Bavarian theater classic full of wit, zest for life, and quiet melancholy. The wily Brandner Kaspar tries to outsmart death with a bottle of cherry brandy and a card game. This unusual deal creates a stage experience that connects folk theater, puppet artistry, and the big question of finiteness.

Between Cherry Brandy, Card Game, and the Afterlife

The adaptation based on the play by Kurt Wilhelm leads directly into a tragicomic world where earthly cleverness meets otherworldly order. The Boandlkramer appears not as a mere figure of horror, but as a theatrical counterpart to the life-hungry Kaspar. In the dramaturgy, coarse comedy and quiet contemplation are closely intertwined.

Puppet Art with Bavarian Soul

The Augsburg Puppet Theater gives the material its unmistakable signature. Precise character guidance, lovingly designed stage set, and the concentrated theatrical atmosphere of the historic puppet theater condense into a visual world between a farmer's parlor, heaven, and human longing. The production brings traditional stage art to life and creates intimacy through movement, voice, rhythm, and vibrant scene compositions.

A Classic About Life Itself

The charm of the Brandner Kaspar lies in its thrilling balance: The audience laughs at the audacity of the title character and simultaneously feels the melancholy behind his resistance. The artistry of voices, the dramaturgical precision, and the play with Bavarian dialect give the story a sensual and intellectual depth. The performance is recommended for viewers aged 12 and up.

Conclusion: An Evening Full of Humor, Warmth, and Theater Magic

The Brandner Kaspar and the Eternal Life promises an evening where death plays cards and life strikes back. Those who want to experience puppet theater, Bavarian stage poetry, and clever comedy directly will find a special theater evening at the Augsburg Puppet Theater.