When does The Messiah begin in Augsburg?

The performance begins on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 20:00.

Where does the event take place?

The Messiah will be performed at Sensemble Theater, Bergmühlstraße 34, 86153 Augsburg. The entrance is located on Walterstraße.

How much do tickets cost?

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

Who performs in the Christmas comedy?

Theo and Bernhard take on all the roles of the Christmas story, including Archangel Gabriel, Joseph, Mary, Roman tribunes, shepherds, and the Wise Men from the East.

How long does the performance last?

For the date of December 19, 2026, a performance period from 20:00 to 23:00 is indicated.

Is there a supporting act or musical pre-program?

No supporting act or separate musical pre-program is indicated for this theater performance.

The Messiah live in Augsburg

Name: The Messiah – Christmas Comedy by Patrick Barlow
Start: 2026-12-19T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-19T23:00:00+01:00
Location: Sensemble Theater

Christmas Chaos with Heavenly Timing: The Messiah at Sensemble Theater Augsburg

On December 19, 2026, the Sensemble Theater Augsburg brings Patrick Barlow's cult Christmas comedy The Messiah to the stage. Starting at 20:00, the venue on Bergmühlstraße transforms into a setting between the biblical Christmas story, fast-paced stage performance, and charming theater chaos.

When the Christmas Legend Goes Offbeat

With great enthusiasm, Theo and Bernhard tell the story surrounding the birth of Jesus, taking on all the roles themselves: from the Archangel Gabriel to the naive carpenter Joseph and the frustrated Mary to Roman tribunes, shepherds, and the Wise Men from the East. The quick role changes, precise synchronization, and pointed body language form the comedic engine of the evening.

Improvisation as Stage Energy

Patrick Barlow's Christmas comedy thrives on mishaps that seem to oppose the production, creating new dynamics. Unexpected situations lead the actors into spontaneous improvisations, causing characters to clash and driving the performance forward with visible joy. From this familiar material emerges a lively concert experience without a concert: a theater evening with pace, timing, and immediate audience atmosphere.

A Classic of the Sensemble Christmas Program

The Messiah has been part of the Sensemble Theater's Christmas program since 2002. The production combines classic Christmas motifs with British humor, absurd escalation, and a deliberately reduced two-person orchestration. Each scene gains its own stage color from the interplay between narrative clarity, over-the-top performance, and surprising improvisation.

Conclusion: Christmas Spirit with Laughter Guarantee

Those who want to kick off the Christmas season with an unconventional theater evening, pointed acting, and vibrant live atmosphere will experience a particularly playful variant of the Christmas story at the Sensemble Theater. Secure your tickets and experience The Messiah live on December 19, 2026, in Augsburg.