When does The Messiah take place in Augsburg?

The performance takes place on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

Where will The Messiah be performed?

The event takes place at Sensemble Theater, Bergmühlstraße 34, 86153 Augsburg. The entrance is located at Walterstraße.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available starting from 28.55 Euros. Additional booking and shipping fees may apply.

Who wrote The Messiah?

The Christmas comedy is by Patrick Barlow.

What storyline can the audience expect?

The Christmas story is performed by two actors who take on all the roles. Mishaps, improvisation, and slapstick characterize the theater evening.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the performance takes place in the interior of the Sensemble Theater.

The Messiah live in Augsburg

Name: The Messiah – Christmas Comedy by Patrick Barlow
Start: 2026-12-11T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-11T23:00:00+01:00
Location: Sensemble Theater

Christmas madness at tempo: The Messiah at Sensemble Theater Augsburg

On December 11, 2026, the Sensemble Theater in Augsburg transforms into a highly unconventional stage for the Christmas story. The Messiah by Patrick Barlow combines classic nativity play with fast-paced slapstick, precise stage performance, and plenty of surprising mishaps.

A Christmas story that is out of sync

Theo and Bernhard take on all the roles of the evening with great enthusiasm: Archangel Gabriel, Joseph, Mary, Roman tribunes, and shepherds emerge from a versatile acting duo. The production thrives on quick role changes, punchy timing, and a joy of performance that reaches the theater space directly.

Improvisation meets British humor

When the Christmas legend goes awry, every mishap becomes a dramatic spark. Patrick Barlow's comedy relies on slapstick, improvisation, and a deliberately exaggerated stage aesthetic. Sometimes angels float through the room, other times a heavily armed Roman army marches through the desert of Galilee – the action remains in motion at all times.

A classic of the Sensemble Christmas program

The play has been regularly featured in the Sensemble Theater's Christmas program since 2002. The production brings acting, comedy, synchronization, and physical stage work into a fast-paced balance. Barlow, author, actor, and director as well as a long-time artistic director and house author of the National Theatre of Brent, provides the template for this.

Live atmosphere at Sensemble Theater

The small theater format creates closeness between the stage and the audience. Every gesture, every role change, and every improvised twist unfolds right before the viewers. Thus, it creates a concert experience without a concert: an intense theater evening with a vibrant audience atmosphere, comedic timing, and festive anticipation.

Conclusion: Experience Christmas differently

The Messiah promises an unusual Advent evening between Christmas story, acting art, and anarchic humor. Those who want to ring in the holidays with a pointed theater comedy will experience a stage performance full of speed, surprises, and joy of play at Sensemble Theater Augsburg.