What age is the performance suitable for?

The Puppet Theater recommends the piece for ages 5 and up.

Where does the performance take place?

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

How much do the tickets cost?

For afternoon performances, the Puppet Theater mentions ticket prices starting from €19.50 in category 1.

Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the Augsburg Puppet Theater and the Heilig-Geist-Spital are accessible.

How should I travel there?

Public transport is recommended. The stops Margaret and Rotes Tor are nearby.

Is there information about the duration?

The running time is not currently specified on the piece page.

Magic, longing, and sea: The Little Mermaid enchants Augsburg's Puppet Theater

Name: The Little Mermaid
Start: 2026-09-26T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-26T17:30:00+02:00
Location: Augsburger Puppenkiste

A fairy tale of water, wishes, and transformation

With The Little Mermaid, the Augsburg Puppet Theater presents Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy tale in a version recommended for children aged 5 and up. The story follows Kaia, who wants to leave the sea behind to chase her dream on land – but the sea witch Mama Mori demands a high price for that. The official piece page and the schedule of the Puppet Theater locate the performance in the historic marionette theater at Spitalgasse 15 in Augsburg. ([puppenkiste.com](https://www.puppenkiste.com/vorstellungen/die-kleine-meerjungfrau))

When longing becomes drama

The production thrives on a material that has fascinated generations: the conflict between love, sacrifice, and self-determination. The Puppet Theater already describes Kaia as a mermaid whose thirst for adventure in the ocean can no longer be quenched. This is where the poetic power of this stage experience lies: The fairy tale is not merely told, but translated into a delicate, emotionally charged space of movement, imagination, and visual power. ([puppenkiste.com](https://www.puppenkiste.com/vorstellungen/die-kleine-meerjungfrau))

The hallmark of the Augsburg Puppet Theater

The Augsburg Puppet Theater has stood for marionette theater with its own rhythm, fine comedy, and an unmistakable theater atmosphere since 1948. In reports about the new staging, the piece was described as work with love, wit, and weightlessness; BR24 also highlighted that the Puppet Theater's version of the little mermaid promises a happy ending. Thus, the production combines fairy tale poetry with a clear dramatic line that remains accessible for children and nostalgically and aesthetically appeals to adults. ([puppenkiste.com](https://www.puppenkiste.com/impressum?utm_source=openai))

Schedule, travel, and context

For the second half of 2026, the Puppet Theater announces the start of ticket sales from April 25, 2026; the venue is accessible for people with disabilities. For travel, the house recommends public transport, as parking in Spitalgasse is only allowed in designated zones. As helpful orientation, the theater mentions the stops Margaret and Rotes Tor; furthermore, the house is home to a café, museum, and shop in the Heilig-Geist-Spital. ([puppenkiste.com](https://www.puppenkiste.com/theater/spieplan?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

The Little Mermaid promises a warm, visually rich theater experience for families, encapsulating longing, transformation, and adventure in a lovingly designed Puppet Theater aesthetic. Those who want to experience fairy tales not just as viewers but as living stage art should mark this date and discover the performance live in Augsburg. ([puppenkiste.com](https://www.puppenkiste.com/vorstellungen/die-kleine-meerjungfrau))