When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on 17.07.2026 at 19:00.

Where is The Free Shooter performed?

At the Bamberg Marionette Theatre, Untere Sandstraße 30, 96049 Bamberg.

What does a ticket cost?

The regular price for the opera is 30 Euro.

Is the theatre accessible?

The building is in a historical structure and can only be reached via a staircase with 25 steps.

What atmosphere can the audience expect?

An intimate theatre atmosphere with historical decor and romantic opera tension.

Are there official social media channels?

No official social media profiles have been verified for this theatre.

The Free Shooter live in Bamberg: Romantic opera, demonic tension and historical puppet art

Name: The Free Shooter
Start: 2026-07-17T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-17T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Bamberger Marionettentheater

Romantic opera with dark magic: The Free Shooter in Bamberg

With Carl Maria von Weber's The Free Shooter, the audience at the Bamberg Marionette Theatre can expect a stage experience filled with folk song tones, fear of demons, and poetic redemption. The romantic opera from 1821 tells the story of Max, Agathe, Kaspar, and Samiel – a material that still fascinates today due to its dramatic intensity and its suggestive effects in music theatre.

When love meets the pressure of examination

At the center is Max, who can only win Agathe's hand with a successful test shot. Personal happiness becomes an existential ritual, and the hunt turns into a psychological tribunal. This is exactly where the power of this opera lies: The dramaturgy connects love action, superstition, and seduction so closely that each scene feels electrified.

Romantic sound world, clear imagery

The Free Shooter is considered a key work of German Romanticism. Weber shapes music from choral passages, dark night images, and bright moments of hope that swings between nature's idyll and the abyss. In Bamberg, the historical playing style with props from the 19th century enhances this atmosphere. The result promises closeness to the work while simultaneously providing the theatrical magic that unfolds a special intensity, particularly in puppet theatre.

The Bamberg Marionette Theatre as a historical resonance space

Performances take place at Staubschen Haus in Untere Sandstraße 30. The traditional venue is known for classical music theatre and finely crafted productions. The intimate stage sharpens sight and sound: small gestures, precise character movement, and acoustic concentration make the performance a very personal cultural experience. Those who appreciate the uniqueness of puppet theatre will experience an operatic world in miniature, but without any insignificance.

Why this evening resonates

The Free Shooter thrives on tension, contrast, and the question of how far a person will go out of love. Audience reactions to this work have always been strong because the opera does not distance its audience but draws them directly into its emotional landscapes. In Bamberg, the charm of the historical venue adds to this, making the romantic core of the opera visible: uncertainty, hope, seduction, and salvation.

Those who love opera as an emotional and cultural event should not miss this evening. The Free Shooter in Bamberg combines classical stage art, romantic music, and a special theatrical atmosphere into a live experience that resonates.