When does Doctor Johannes Faust take place?

The performance begins on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where is Doctor Johannes Faust performed?

The performance takes place at the Bamberg Marionette Theater in the Staubschen House, Untere Sandstraße 30, 96049 Bamberg.

How long does the performance last?

The duration is approximately 135 minutes including a roughly 15-minute break.

What is the ticket price?

The regular ticket price is €26. Reduced tickets are available for €22 according to the ticket offer.

What age is the play suitable for?

The Bamberg Marionette Theater recommends the performance for ages 10 and up.

Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities?

The historic theater is only accessible via a staircase with 25 steps.

Experience Doctor Johannes Faust live: Hellish puppet theater full of humor, magic, and dramatic depth

Name: Doctor Johannes Faust
Start: 2026-11-13T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-13T21:15:00+01:00
Location: Bamberger Marionettentheater

Doctor Johannes Faust: A hellish puppet play between the quest for knowledge and damnation

When the curtain rises on November 13, 2026, at the Bamberg Marionette Theater, a dark yet humorous theatrical experience begins: Doctor Johannes Faust, Professor in Wittenberg, seeks fullness of life and ultimate knowledge and binds himself to the devil for it. Unlike Goethe's Faust, this character finds no redemption. His path leads to hell.

A folk play from the early Faust tradition

The production is based on a play from 1587 from the collection of Carl Engel; the author of the text is unknown. Thus, the performance stands within that popular Faust tradition that depicts the scholar not as a saved border-crossing figure but as a driven person whose thirst for knowledge culminates in self-destruction. The dramaturgy relies on clear conflicts, strong archetypal characters, and an immediately understandable language.

Between puppet theater and theater history

The Bamberg Marionette Theater maintains classic themes in historical performance tradition and presents Doctor Johannes Faust with minor deviations from the original version. In the monument-protected Staubschen House, the concentrated acoustics of a small hall merge with the special precision of puppet handling. The stage design, figures, and lighting ambiance condense the space into a play world where the scholar's study, demonic seduction, and visions of hell meet.

Hans Wurst as a humorous mediator

With Hans Wurst, a naive and humorous character steps by the doctor's side. As a servant and mediator between the action and the audience, he brings a popular perspective to the proceedings. His talkativeness creates comical breaks, while a healthy common sense critically reflects the arrogance of the scholar. The acting art of the puppet theater thus gains a second level: Alongside the great metaphysical conflict, there arises an immediate human dialogue with the audience.

An intense stage experience in a small hall

The historical theater hall offers 30 seats and creates a closeness that makes every movement of the puppets, every gesture, and every change in atmosphere palpable. The result is not a distanced museum experience, but vibrant stage art with concentrated audience reaction. After the performance, there is an opportunity to take a glimpse behind the scenes of the puppet stage and learn about the connection of old play culture and modern stage technology.

Conclusion: Experience Faust's fall up close

Doctor Johannes Faust promises an evening between dark humor, historical theater aesthetics, and existential tragedy. Those who want to experience the effect of a classic work in an intimate theater atmosphere will find an extraordinary production at the Bamberg Marionette Theater. Secure your tickets for this concentrated stage experience and accompany Faust on his fateful path from the quest for knowledge to hell.