How long does the performance last?

The duration of the performance is 75 minutes.

What age is the play suitable for?

The performance is recommended for ages 3 and up.

Where does the performance take place?

At the Augsburg Puppet Theater, Spitalgasse 15, 86150 Augsburg.

Is the theater barrier-free?

The theater is largely barrier-free. A maximum of four wheelchair seats are available in the front row for performances.

What is the best way to get there?

Public transportation is recommended. The Rotes Tor stop is about 200 meters away.

Are there parking options?

The parking garage City-Galerie is recommended. Parking in Spitalgasse is only possible in marked areas.

A Magical Ghost Awakens in Augsburg’s Most Famous Puppet World

Name: The Little Ghost
Start: 2026-10-24T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-24T16:15:00+02:00
Location: Augsburger Puppenkiste

A Floating Classic Awakens in the Augsburg Puppet Theater

With The Little Ghost, one of the most poetic children’s book classics by Otfried Preußler returns to the stage. The Augsburg Puppet Theater transforms Eulenstein Castle into a vibrant puppet world, where mischief, night magic, and childlike imagination meet in fine balance.

When Midnight Begins to Chime

At Eulenstein Castle, the famous tinkling begins, and from the dusty trunk rises a radiant white ghost of the night. The production relies on the magic of puppet theater: precise movement, clear images, delicate eeriness, and that special stage experience that the Augsburg Puppet Theater has shaped for decades. For children aged 3 and up, a theater atmosphere unfolds here that is both gently creepy and warmly supportive.

Dramaturgy Between Haunting and Sunshine

The charm of the source material lies in its fine dramaturgy: The little ghost loves nocturnal mischief, dreams of daylight, and yet discovers that every wonder has a shadow side. This is exactly what gives the play its tension. The puppet play translates Preußler's storytelling into light moods, rhythmic scene changes, and an acoustic lightness that transforms the hall into a resonance space of imagination.

The Handwriting of the Augsburg Puppet Theater

The Augsburg Puppet Theater stands for an unmistakable interplay of wood, strings, voice, and precision. Especially with material like The Little Ghost, the strength of this stage becomes particularly evident: The ensemble of figures, the reduced but visually strong set design, and the clear direction make the performance a lovingly composed family event. The audience's reaction is likely to be filled with wonder, laughter, and that quiet joy that good children's theater embodies.

Otfried Preußler Remains Present

Otfried Preußler is one of the defining authors of German-language children’s and youth literature. His characters are outsiders with heart, curious, stubborn, and full of inner mobility. This is precisely why The Little Ghost has resonated for generations: The story is playful and warm, but never arbitrary. It tells of self-assertion, friendship, and the courage to see the world from a different perspective.

Conclusion: A Theater Evening for Young Explorers and Grand Memories

Those who visit the Augsburg Puppet Theater experience not just a mere retelling but a carefully crafted stage art full of charm, tradition, and poetic power. The Little Ghost promises 75 minutes of imagination, fine eeriness, and that rare lightness that only good puppet theater can unfold. An ideal family outing that delights children and takes adults back to their own theater childhood.