The Robber Hotzenplotz at the Augsburg Puppet Theater: A classic full of stage magic
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A cheeky children's book classic returns to the Augsburg Puppet Theater
On June 28, 2026, the Augsburg Puppet Theater will present The Robber Hotzenplotz, a story that generations of children and adults alike have kept in their memories. The tale of the stolen coffee grinder, the cunning robber, and the brave duo Kasperl and Seppl unfolds its full magic on the traditional marionette stage. The play is announced as a robber story in Augsburg dialect for young and old, recommended for ages 5 and up, with a duration of 95 minutes. ([puppenkiste.com](https://www.puppenkiste.com/vorstellungen/der-raeuber-hotzenplotz))
A material that demands a theater atmosphere
Otfried Preußler's Robber Hotzenplotz is among the most famous children's book classics in the German-speaking world. The story embraces the tradition of the Kasperl theater and combines linguistic wit, suspense, and child-friendly anarchy into a theatrical experience that still works today. Official sources emphasize its origins as a puppet play and its later addition as a read-aloud story; reviews praise the timeless appeal of the material and its clear, imaginative dramaturgy. ([preussler.de](https://www.preussler.de/klassiker/der-raeuber-hotzenplotz/?utm_source=openai))
Marionette art between humor, pace, and nostalgia
In the Augsburg Puppet Theater, the robber story receives the special vibrancy for which the house has stood for decades: precise character guidance, loving details, and a theater atmosphere that immediately captures children and engages adults. The official description of the play promises exactly what the audience expects: Kasperl and Seppl must not only capture Hotzenplotz, but also involve a potato-obsessed wizard and an enchanted fairy in the game. This creates a lively play of comedy, danger, and rescue, carried by the unmistakable Puppenkiste style. ([puppenkiste.com](https://www.puppenkiste.com/vorstellungen/der-raeuber-hotzenplotz))
The venue with tradition and charm
The performance will take place in the Augsburg Puppet Theater at Spitalgasse 15. The building is largely barrier-free, wheelchair spaces are available, and access is possible by both public transportation and car. For visitors, the Puppet Theater mentions the Rotes Tor stop, as well as the City-Galerie parking garage as practical orientation. The venue combines the character of a museum, ticket office, shop, and gastronomy into a compact cultural space with special appeal. ([puppenkiste.com](https://www.puppenkiste.com/kontakt?utm_source=openai))
What the audience can expect
Anyone attending the performance on June 28, 2026, will experience a child-friendly, quickly told, and at the same time traditional marionette theater. The mix of dialect, classic status, and Puppenkiste charm makes the visit a family event with real memorable value. Anyone who wants to experience German theater culture with humor, fantasy, and craftsmanship should see this stage experience live. ([puppenkiste.com](https://www.puppenkiste.com/vorstellungen/der-raeuber-hotzenplotz))
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