When does the performance of The Son take place?

The performance begins on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 19:30.

Where will The Son be performed?

The performance takes place at the brechtbühne in Gaswerk of Staatstheater Augsburg, Am Alten Gaswerk 8, 86156 Augsburg.

How long does the performance last?

The theatre evening lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes and is performed without intermission.

What is the ticket price?

Ticket prices range from 23 to 29 euros according to event information. The lowest listed price is 23 euros.

What age is the play suitable for?

Staatstheater Augsburg recommends the production for ages 16 and older.

Is there an audience talk?

An audience talk with director David Ortmann, the ensemble, and guests is scheduled after the performance.

The Son in Augsburg: A Family Drama Between Hope, Crisis, and Great Stage Art

Name: The Son
Start: 2026-12-04T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-04T21:00:00+01:00
Location: brechtbühne im Gaswerk

When Family Proximity Becomes the Last Hope

Florian Zeller's award-winning family drama The Son takes place on December 4, 2026, at the brechtbühne in Gaswerk, diving deep into a family whose familiar order is shaken. Director David Ortmann tells a story of adolescent depression, parental overwhelm, and the desperate attempt to guide a loved one back to life.

A Father, a Son, and the Cracks in the Family Picture

17-year-old Nicolas skips school in his final year and moves in with his father Pierre after his parents' separation. There, he lives with Pierre's new partner and a baby. The physical proximity seems to provide stability at first, but beneath the daily routines, a crisis grows that cannot be resolved with good advice. When Pierre discovers the scars on his son's forearm, adolescent rebellion turns into an existential emergency.

Dramaturgy Between Hope and Speechlessness

Zeller's production precisely exposes the communication problems within the family. The dramaturgy does not follow simple blame assignments but questions role expectations, caregiving, and the limits of parental responsibility. David Ortmann's direction combines psychological precision with concentrated acting that allows the characters room for contradictions.

A Grey Box Full of Emotional Impact

The stage design by Justus Saretz relies on a reduced, grey stage world. This visual austerity focuses attention on the bodies, glances, and pauses of the ensemble. Ron Heinrich's lighting design intensifies the theatrical atmosphere and makes both closeness and the oppressive isolation of the adolescent palpable. The acoustics of the brechtbühne amplify the immediate impact of the stage experience; at one point, a loud gunshot shakes the concentrated silence.

Touching Contemporary Theatre with Social Relevance

The Son places a often taboo subject in the spotlight: depression and self-harming behavior in adolescents. The production understands the family drama, despite its tragic trajectory, as a plea for life and an invitation to no longer suppress mental crises. The press particularly highlighted the intense ensemble performance and the emotional density of the evening. The Donaukurier described Jonathan Walz's portrayal as tearfully authentic, while Augsburger Allgemeine emphasized the political power and feverish energy of the performance.

Audience Talk Afterwards

After the performance, an audience talk is announced with director David Ortmann, the ensemble, and guests. This opens the theatre evening beyond the stage for exchange about mental illnesses, family conflicts, and the question of how help becomes possible.

Conclusion: A Theatre Evening That Resonates

Visitors can expect a concentrated, emotionally demanding stage experience with strong acting, precise direction, and an immediately touching family story. The Son demands attention, but in return, offers a theatre evening whose images, pauses, and questions continue to resonate long after the final applause.