When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

How long is the theater piece?

The performance lasts about 50 minutes and takes place without an intermission.

What age is the piece suitable for?

The puppet theater is suitable for children aged 5 to about 13 years as well as for adults.

How much does admission cost?

Regular admission costs €11, and reduced tickets are available for €10.

Where does the performance take place?

It will be performed at the Kulturhaus abraxas, Sommestraße 30, 86156 Augsburg.

Are there parking spaces at abraxas?

The parking spaces at abraxas are limited. Public transport or cycling is recommended.

The Fisherman and His Wife: A Fairytale Full of Wishes, Shadows, and Great Stage Designs

Name: The Fisherman and His Wife
Start: 2026-11-29T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-29T15:50:00+01:00
Location: Kulturhaus abraxas

When Wishes Make Waves: The Fisherman and His Wife at abraxas

On Sunday, November 29, 2026, the Moussong Theater with puppets transforms the cultural house abraxas into a fairytale world. At 3:00 PM, a colorful puppet theater begins for children aged 5 and up and for all adults who enjoy clever stage art.

A Fairytale About the Hunger for More

A passionate researcher of dissatisfaction brings an extraordinary case to life in his study: A fisherman and his wife live miserably in a pott. When the fisherman gives life to an enchanted fish, the door opens to a world of seemingly limitless desires.

What initially begins with the wish for modest prosperity soon grows into insatiable longing. Satisfaction lasts only briefly, and from a small wish arises a great insatiability. The well-known fairytale from the Brothers Grimm unfolds a timeless dramaturgy about possession, desire, and the question of when enough is truly enough.

Table Puppets, Shadow Play, and Witty Playfulness

The production relies on table puppets and colorful shadow plays. On the desk, the small fishing village gradually transforms into a powerful palace. Set design, lighting atmosphere, and puppet play create a poetic theater atmosphere where great images grow from simple means.

A cheeky seagull accompanies the events with its own character. Witty play, creativity, and a distinctive voice give the performance its unmistakable tone. The direction trusts in clear forms and concentrated acting that remains directly accessible to children while simultaneously opening a second layer of meaning for adults.

Children's Theater with a Clear View of Human Desires

The production combines a sensory stage experience with a precise moral and social observation. The fairytale shows how quickly a fulfilled wish brings forth the next one. The audience's reaction arises from the interplay of comedic moments, surprising transformations, and the quiet realization that external wealth does not replace internal satisfaction.

A published press voice highlights the playfulness, creativity, and fascinating impact of the performance for both children and adults. The short duration of about 50 minutes without an intermission keeps the tension focused and makes the puppet theater an ideal family experience.

Conclusion: A Fairytale That Resonates Long

The Fisherman and His Wife promises a poetic, humorous, and simultaneously thought-provoking stage experience. Between pott, fishing village, and palace, a world emerges where children marvel and adults reflect on the mechanics of wishing. Anyone wishing to experience lively puppet theater, imaginative stage design, and clever fairytale art should not miss this performance at abraxas.