When does the performance start?

The performance begins on September 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

What is the admission price?

The regular admission price for the fairy tale is €17.

Where does the play take place?

At the Bamberg Puppet Theater, Staubschen House, Untere Sandstraße 30 in 96049 Bamberg.

Is the theater accessible?

The building is accessible only via a staircase with 25 steps. There is no information on wheelchair access.

Where can I buy tickets?

Ticket reservations are possible by phone and email, as well as through the website and via the BVD ticket service and the Köstner bookstore.

Is there a note about the box office?

The box office opens 30 minutes before the performance begins.

Fairy-tale puppet art unfolds its quiet, enchanting magic in Bamberg

Name: Hansel and Gretel - Bamberg Puppet Theater Bamberg
Start: 2026-09-26T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-26T17:15:00+02:00
Location: Bamberger Marionettentheater

An evening of fairy tale magic in historic Bamberg

With Hansel and Gretel, the Bamberg Puppet Theater opens a stage window into the world of the Brothers Grimm on September 26, 2026. The poetic fairy tale in the art of puppetry combines classic storytelling with the delicate, focused theater atmosphere for which the historic house on Untere Sandstraße is known.

Between forest, hunger, and witch's house

The story begins where need and childlike curiosity meet: The mother sends her children into the forest, night surprises them, and the witch unfolds her dangerous magic. In puppet theater, such motifs gain a particular sharpness. Small movements, precise play, and a condensed dramaturgy allow the material to not only be told but to become an experience that can be sensed.

Puppet theater with precise dramaturgy

The Bamberg Puppet Theater is regarded as a characterful stage with a great tradition in a small format. In the Staubschen House, a listed building with special spatial effects, an intimate closeness between the audience and the performance is created. The production thrives on the art of reduction: light, character guidance, and language focus on the core of the fairy tale. This results in a strong stage presence that reaches both children and adults.

A piece that stays in memory

Hansel and Gretel is one of the timeless stories in the repertoire because the fairy tale is more than just an adventure in the forest. It speaks of fear and solidarity, of will to survive and liberation. In the context of a puppet theater, this narrative gains an almost archetypal clarity. The audience reaction often follows this interplay of tension, wonder, and the liberating feeling of a happy ending.

The venue as part of the production

The Bamberg Puppet Theater, with its historic charm, enhances the stage experience in a special way. The small, concentrated audience space, the craftsmanship of the puppets, and the proximity to the action create a theater atmosphere that lingers in memory. For those who want to experience fairy tale theater not just as nostalgia but as a vibrant stage art, this is a particularly harmonious form.

Conclusion: This performance promises an atmospheric evening between fairy tale poetry, precise puppet artistry, and historical theater culture. Those who want to experience live how a well-known story becomes a fine, compelling stage experience should mark this date and secure tickets in good time.