When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 19:30.

Where will The Brandner Kaspar be performed?

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

What age is the play recommended for?

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

How much does a ticket cost?

A ticket in category II was found to cost 36.18 euros.

What is the play about?

The clever Brandner Kaspar tries to outsmart the Boandlkramer in a card game to gain additional years of life.

Is the performance an indoor event?

Yes, the performance takes place in a covered theater hall of the Augsburg Puppet Theater.

The Brandner Kaspar: Bavarian Puppet Theater Art Between Joy of Life and Death

Name: The Brandner Kaspar and the Eternal Life
Start: 2026-11-27T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-27T21:30:00+01:00
Location: Augsburger Puppenkiste

When the Boandlkramer knocks: The Brandner Kaspar at the Augsburg Puppet Theater

A card game against death, a bottle of cherry brandy, and the indomitable will to outsmart fate: On November 27, 2026, the Augsburg Puppet Theater will bring the Bavarian cult play The Brandner Kaspar and the Eternal Life to the stage. The performance starts at 19:30 and is aimed at audiences aged 12 and older.

Between Joy of Life and Heavenly Irony

At the center stands the clever Brandner Kaspar, who outsmarts the Boandlkramer in a card game and wins extra years of life. From this simple premise, a comical yet thought-provoking theater story unfolds about the human fear of the end and the insatiable longing for more time.

The adaptation by the Augsburg Puppet Theater is based on the well-known play by Kurt Wilhelm. The material combines Bavarian dialect, folk humor, and a fine metaphysical level. It is precisely in this shift between coarse zest for life and quiet melancholy that its dramatic power lies.

Marionette Theater with Precise Stage Art

The Augsburg Puppet Theater transforms the Brandner material into a concentrated stage experience. Precise puppet movement, lovingly designed puppets, and the characteristic closeness between stage and audience shape the theater atmosphere. Every movement carries weight, and each gaze of the figures opens a new moment within the production.

The stage design creates a space between Bavarian earthiness and heavenly fantasy. When death appears as Boandlkramer, folk play and puppet theater converge: The direction relies on clear images, pointed rhythm, and that special mix of craftsmanship, humor, and poetry for which the puppet theater is known.

A Bavarian Classic with a Timeless Question

The Brandner Kaspar and the Eternal Life is one of the defining materials of Bavarian folk theater. Kurt Wilhelm's stage version has been adopted by numerous theaters since its inception and combines regional storytelling tradition with a universal question: What would a person do with extra time?

The production appeals not only to fans of puppet theater. It offers concentrated acting, a precise comedic rhythm, and a story whose tragicomic core lingers long after the final applause.

Conclusion: An Evening Between Laughter and Reflection

Visitors can expect an atmospheric puppet theater with Bavarian charm, dark humor, and great human warmth. Those who experience the Brandner Kaspar live will encounter a classic that unfolds an astonishing breadth in the small form of puppet theater. A theater evening for everyone who wants to connect folk play, puppetry, and existential questions.