When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for July 16, 2026, at 8:30 PM.

Where will it be performed?

It will be performed in the Old Courtyard at Domplatz 8 in 96049 Bamberg.

What is the entrance fee?

The cheapest ticket price is 40 euros.

Is it an outdoor performance?

Yes, it is an open-air performance in a historic setting.

What category does the event belong to?

The event is classified as theater.

Is there information about duration or breaks?

Information about the exact duration and possible break will follow.

Kleist in the open air: Bamberg presents The Broken Jug as a summer classic

Name: The Broken Jug, Heinrich von Kleist, Calderón Games 2026
Start: 2026-07-16T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-16T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Alte Hofhaltung

A classic in the open air: Kleist's court farce in the Old Courtyard

On July 16, 2026, Heinrich von Kleist's The Broken Jug unfolds its full comedic power at the Calderón Games in Bamberg. In the historic Old Courtyard, sharp linguistic wit meets the summery open-air atmosphere, while Judge Adam becomes entangled in a trial that leads deeper into guilt, power, and self-exposure.

A village court as a stage of abysses

Kleist does not compose an easy farce, but a precisely constructed comedy about the abuse of authority, damaged morality, and the grotesque logic of a judiciary that places itself under suspicion. It is this mix of pace, linguistic artistry, and exposing comedy that makes the material so effective to this day. Those who know the text experience not just a classic performance in open-air theater but a sharp stage experience with surprisingly modern impact.

The Old Courtyard as an atmospheric co-player

The Old Courtyard at Domberg has been a traditional venue for the Calderón Games for decades and provides an impressive backdrop for Kleist's judicial comedy with its historic architecture. The Renaissance courtyard, the open stone areas, and the evening theater atmosphere lend the production a special presence. Here, every sentence is hearably weighted, every pause receives space, and the interplay of light mood and architecture enhances the evening's charm.

Direction, setting, and ensemble

Under the direction of Jasper Brandis, with set design by Anna Siegrot and dramaturgy by Antonia Leitgeb-Busche, the evening focuses on the cutting precision of the text. The ensemble with Stephan Ullrich, Eric Wehlan, Marek Egert, Iris Hochberger, Laura Röseler, Daniel Warland, and Hermia Gerdes promises a lively play between comedy, tension, and fine observation. Particularly in Kleist's verse comedy, the acting talent determines everything: rhythm, precision, and a sense of the height of each punchline.

Summer evening with Bamberg theater culture

The Calderón Games are among the most distinctive open-air traditions in the region, bridging theater history with vibrant present. Those looking for a culturally rich summer evening will find a classic that shines anew under the open sky. The audience can look forward to pointed dialogues, psychological nuance, and an evening that entertains while it exposes.

Conclusion: The Broken Jug promises an intense theater evening full of linguistic wit, tension, and open-air magic in Bamberg. Anyone who wants to experience Kleist in a historical setting should discover this performance live.