How long does the performance last

The performance lasts about 3 hours including intermission, based on Brechtfestival's information.

What ticket prices apply

According to Brechtfestival, ticket prices range from €18 to €46; the starting price is €18.

Are there accessible offers

The martini-Park offers barrier-free access; specific offers vary by date. Details are provided by the theatre and Brechtfestival.

How to get to martini-Park

With tram line 6 to Textilmuseum, then walk or take the theatre shuttle about 600 m; parking in City-Galerie parking garage according to theatre information.

From what age is the visit recommended

Recommendation from about 12 years according to Brechtfestival information in Easy Language.

When does the admission start

Information to follow; the theatre communicates admission times based on the event through the visitor service.

The Threepenny Opera: Biting Ballad, Great Music in martini-Park Augsburg with the Augsburg Philharmonic

Name: The Threepenny Opera
Start: 2026-04-14T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-14T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Staatstheater Augsburg | martini-Park

The Threepenny Opera: Critique of Capitalism, Sound Overload, and a Great Stage Experience

On April 14, 2026, the Augsburg State Theatre transforms the martini-Park into a vibrant theatrical atmosphere: Bertolt Brecht’s and Kurt Weill’s worldwide success returns with the Augsburg Philharmonic – a production by Sapir Heller, blending music theatre and biting social satire into a dense stage setting of sound, rhythm, and sharply drawn characters.

A Classic with Bite – Dramaturgically Reexamined

Between Moritat and the Macabre, the direction creates a precise arc: The production dissects the power mechanisms of the underworld surrounding Macheath with a clear dramatic approach. Weill’s catchy score meets pointed direction: Recitative fractures, choral tableaux, and scenic contrasts sharpen Brecht’s epic theatre – making social criticism sensually palpable.

Sound Colors, Light, and Costume – Sensory Impression on Stage

The Augsburg Philharmonic makes brass and banjo sparkle; saxophone colors cut through the space while the light models the figures like shadow outlines against industrial architecture. Costumes between elegance and misery illustrate social hierarchies – each fold tells of desire, deceit, and the price of survival.

Acting Art with Edge

Between distance and empathy, the ensemble maintains Brecht's stance: Addresses to the audience, broken illusions, clear gestures. The dramaturgy sets pauses in which thoughts reverberate – Audience reaction: concentrated silence, then spontaneous applause for the musical precision and pointed transitions.

Fans' Voices

The reactions of theatre lovers are clear: The Threepenny Opera captivates the audience. An Instagram visitor raves: 'This production touches both heart and mind simultaneously.' On Facebook, one reads: 'Brecht and Weill as fresh as ever – wonderfully performed.' A YouTube comment summarizes: 'Strong direction, strong music – an evening that resonates.'

Conclusion

Expect an intense theatre evening that combines musical impact and societal clarity. A must for all who want to experience great acting, concise direction, and a powerful orchestra live.