When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for 14.07.2026 at 20:30.

Where will it take place?

The venue is the Old Court in Bamberg, Domplatz 8, 96049 Bamberg.

How much does a ticket cost?

The price listed on the ticket page starts at 48 euros.

Is the performance an outdoor theater?

Yes, the production will be shown in the historic setting of the Old Court as an open-air theater.

Is there information about accessibility?

The Old Court has accessible entrances and an accessible toilet.

What staging details are known?

The direction is by Jasper Brandis, set design by Anna Siegrot, and dramaturgy by Antonia Leitgeb-Busche.

Kleist under the Stars: Bamberg Experiences the Most Famous Trial of Comedy Literature

Name: The Broken Jug, Heinrich von Kleist, Calderon Games 2026
Start: 2026-07-14T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-14T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Alte Hofhaltung

A classic as a summer event in the open air

Heinrich von Kleist's The Broken Jug unfolds in Bamberg that rare mix of wit, tension, and human vulnerability that makes great theater evenings unforgettable. In the historical setting of the Old Court, one of the most famous comedies of German literature meets an outdoor stage experience that unites courtroom drama, village life, and psychological depths with fine irony.

When truth becomes farce

At the center is Judge Adam, a man of power with a damaged reputation and an even more damaged self-image. Kleist's dramaturgy draws him deeper into his own entanglement with each scene, until the attempt to cover up becomes a comedic machine in itself. It is precisely this tension between judicial satire, mistaken identity, and psychological exposure that keeps the material alive and modern to this day.

The Old Court as a stage with memory

The Old Court in Bamberg lends the performance a distinctive theatrical atmosphere. The architecture carries the evening with its historic relief, the light of the summer night shapes the contours of the scene, and the open setting amplifies every audience reaction. Those who sit here do not just experience a staging, but a dialogue between text, space, and present.

Direction, set design, and acting in tension

For the Calderon Games 2026, Jasper Brandis is in charge of direction, Anna Siegrot for set design, and Antonia Leitgeb-Busche for dramaturgy. The cast with Stephan Ullrich, Eric Wehlan, Marek Egert, Iris Hochberger, Laura Röseler, Daniel Warland, and Hermia Gerdes promises an ensemble performance where timing, precision, and comedic energy set the tone. Kleist's text demands rhythmic clarity, breath for the verses, and fine control in the play with masquerade and revelation.

A summer evening for literature and theater lovers

The performance connects stage art with cultural-historical flair, making the famous comedy classic a lively stage experience. Especially in Bamberg, where historical settings and contemporary theater intertwine in a special way, the piece gains additional resonance. Those who crave intelligent comedy, linguistic brilliance, and a theater experience with an open-air atmosphere will find a captivating evening here.

Conclusion: This evening promises Kleist in pure form: sharp, elegant, revealing, and with great joy in performance. Those who experience The Broken Jug live do not just see a comedy, but a precise social portrait in the open air. Secure tickets now and experience the Calderon Games 2026 in Bamberg on site.