Is there childcare available for the performance on Sunday afternoon?

Yes, the Staatstheater offers accompanying childcare on selected Sunday afternoons. Registration by the Wednesday before the event at the visitor service is recommended.

How long does the performance last and is there an intermission?

The event lasts about 3 hours including an intermission.

What age rating is recommended?

Recommended from 12 years due to themes such as crime, exploitation, and satirical social criticism.

Where can I park nearby?

The City Gallery Augsburg parking garage is recommended. From there, martini-Park is easily accessible.

How do I reach the venue by public transport?

The venue martini-Park is located at Provinostraße 52. Information about connections and accessible access can be obtained from the theater or the Brecht Festival team.

Are there accessible options?

Yes, there are accessible formats such as audio description on selected dates as well as support upon prior registration by email to the visitor service.

The Threepenny Opera - Staatstheater Augsburg Performance 2026

Name: The Threepenny Opera - With Childcare
Start: 2026-04-12T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-12T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Staatstheater Augsburg | martini-Park

The Threepenny Opera in Augsburg: Satire with Bite, Sound with Edge

A Sunday stage experience that touches the heart: Bertolt Brecht's and Kurt Weill's “The Threepenny Opera” returns to the stage of martini-Park with the Augsburg Philharmonic. Sharp societal satire meets jazz-infused earworms like the Moritat of Mackie Messer – and in parallel, the theater cares for your offspring. An afternoon that combines theatrical atmosphere, music theater, and family friendliness.

Between Romantic Misery and Harsh Truth

Bright light, sparse gestures, clear signs: In this production, Brecht's epic theater and Weill's score condense into a vibrating city panorama. The gallery of characters – Macheath, Polly, and the Peachums – cuts through bourgeois facades like a razor blade. The dramaturgy exposes the mechanism of morality and market while the set design plays with industrial textures of martini-Park: steel, wood, shadows – a sound space made rough and immediate by the hall's acoustics.

Weill's Soundtrack of the Metropolis

The Augsburg Philharmonic lets Weill's mix of dance rhythms, brass sheen, and bittersweet harmonies sparkle. The orchestral color palette – banjo shimmer, saxophone melt, percussion pulse – drives the scenes forward while maintaining critical distance. Thus arises that special theater atmosphere where melody and insight rub against each other: a lively lesson about seduction, crime, and exploitation.

Directorial Signature and Performance Energy

The production relies on clear directorial guidance, precise choral directions, and pointed character portrayal. Brecht's alienation effects are effective: direct addresses to the audience, light changes as commentary, song panels as analytical cuts. The acting art shows sensitive physicality, while costumes fluctuate between Victorian quotes and contemporary streetwear – a visual bridge from John Gay's “Beggar’s Opera” to the present.

Fans' Voices

The reactions of theater lovers are clear: The Threepenny Opera captivates the audience.

Instagram: ‘An extraordinary production that brilliantly combines satirical sharpness and joy of play!’

Facebook: ‘Great music theater with bite – the Augsburg Philharmonic delivers goosebump moments.’

YouTube: ‘Tempo, timing, tone – rarely have I experienced such precise dramaturgy.’

Conclusion

You can expect an intense music theater experience: shimmering Weill sound worlds, precise direction, strong audience reaction – and relaxed cultural enjoyment thanks to accompanying childcare. Secure your seats and experience Brecht's classic live at martini-Park.