What age is the performance suitable for?

The performance is recommended for children aged 3 years and up according to the theater's information.

How long does the piece last?

The running time is about 75 minutes.

Where does the performance take place?

At the puppet theater of the Augsburg Puppet Theater on Spitalgasse 15 in Augsburg.

How much is the admission?

According to the official price list, ticket prices start at €12.00.

Is the theater barrier-free?

Yes, the Augsburg Puppet Theater is largely accessible. However, there are some obstacles in the listed building.

What is the best way to get there?

Using public transportation is recommended. For cars, the theater mentions the City-Galerie parking garage as the best option.

Magical Puppet Theater: The Little Ghost enchants Augsburg with poetry, spook, and warmth

Name: The Little Ghost
Start: 2026-10-23T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-23T19:15:00+02:00
Location: Augsburger Puppenkiste

A magical puppet theater full of spook, wit, and warm imagination

With The Little Ghost, the Augsburg Puppet Theater brings one of the most lovable classics of children's literature to the stage. Otfried Preußler's story tells of a night ghost that not only wants to haunt but desperately wants to experience the world in daylight. The poetic tension of this family piece lies exactly in this: playful mischief transforms into a finely crafted stage experience between adventure, wonder, and quiet melancholy.

When wood, light, and movement unfold theatrical magic

The Puppet Theater works with that unmistakable theater atmosphere for which the house has been cherished for decades. Puppets, lighting mood, and precisely guided movement merge into a play that not only tells the story but lets it visibly breathe. The little ghost floats here not as an effect across the stage, but as a character with curiosity, pace, and charm.

Dramaturgy between fright and security

Preußler's original remains popular because it never displays fear but transforms it into humor. The production relies on clear images, understandable emotions, and a dramaturgy that engages children from the age of three without leaving adults behind in the poetic tension. The result is a family evening that captivates with rhythmic scene changes, loving details, and a fine balance of tension and warmth.

A classic of children's literature in a traditional venue

The Augsburg Puppet Theater is one of the most famous stages in Germany and has been nurturing the dialogue between literature, puppet theater, and memory culture for generations. Especially in this piece, it becomes evident how powerful a classic can be when performed in a venue with such experience. For many visitors, the journey to the Heilig-Geist-Spital is already part of the experience: a place where theater history remains palpable.

What the audience can expect

On October 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM, the audience can expect a warm, detailed, and cross-generational puppet theater with a running time of about 75 minutes. Those who engage with the little ghost will experience an afternoon full of imagination, quiet tension, and that special Puppet Theater magic that enchants children and reliably brings adults back to their own theater memories. This live experience is worthwhile for anyone who appreciates poetic children's theater with heart and craftsmanship.