When and where will the performance take place?

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Augsburg State Theater, venue martini-Park, Provinostraße 52, 86153 Augsburg.

How can I get there by public transport and where can I park?

Tram line 6 to Textilmuseum stop, then walk or take the theater shuttle about 600 m; alternatively, bus line 36 to Kammgarn. Parking in the City-Galerie parking garage, access via Nagahama-Allee or Bürgermeister-Dreifuß-Straße.

Are there barrier-free offers?

The martini-Park has barrier-free access points and accessible restrooms; an induction hearing system is standard. For specific needs, please contact the visitor service in advance.

How long does the performance last and is there an intermission?

Information to follow; exact running time and intermission schedule will be published by the theater shortly before the date.

In which language will it be sung and are there subtitles?

The opera will be performed in German; German subtitles are planned.

Nicolai's Merry Wives: Grand Opera, Sparkling Wit, Augsburg's Stage Magic

Name: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Start: 2026-04-28T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-29T00:15:00+02:00
Location: Staatstheater Augsburg | martini-Park

Comic-fantastic opera delights: Nicolai’s 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' conquers Augsburg

An evening for the heart, humor, and ear: Otto Nicolai’s opera based on Shakespeare transforms the martini-Park into a vibrant theater atmosphere. When the self-satisfied Sir Falstaff meets the cunning ladies of Windsor, a stage experience unfolds between romantic tonal beauty and pointed comedy – directed at the Augsburg State Theater.

Humor meets warmth: Falstaff’s downfall and the ladies' cunning

Two love letters, a brilliant intrigue: Mrs. Fluth and Mrs. Reich hold the seducer Falstaff up to the mirror. The dramaturgy balances situational comedy and feeling, while the choir and the Augsburg Philharmonic fill the space with vibrant colors. The play-opera pulsates with lively tempo; ensemble scenes ignite like fireworks, quiet moments shine intimately.

Sound of romance, bite of satire

Nicolai’s score breathes German romanticism with Italian charm. The famous overture opens the stage like a curtain of fairy light; cheeky woodwinds counter Falstaff's bravado, delicate strings paint longing. In this production, the direction condenses comedic precision into clear scenic breath – musical theater that laughs, smiles, and moves.

Set design, costume, lighting: Images that tell stories

A transformative set design sketches Windsor's bourgeois world, the costumes sharpen characters with loving details; lighting moods model the transition from daylight to nighttime spookiness. This creates a plastic spatial feeling that stimulates audience reactions: chuckling, murmuring, spontaneous applause – the artistry of the solos and the precision of the ensemble interact.

Romantic entanglements, precise direction

Alongside Falstaff’s amorous recklessness, Anna's love triangle unfolds: feeling against reason, heart against plan. The direction focuses on timing, clear character guidance, and musical breath control – the comedy never serves its own purpose but illuminates role models, status games, and the pleasure of masquerade.

Conclusion: A rich opera pleasure with a spirited production, radiant orchestral sound, and lively choral work. Those who love theater as a sensual total work of art will experience an evening that sparks – absolutely experience it live at the martini-Park.