When does the performance start

The performance starts on 10.01.2026 at 20:00 hrs in the Riding Hall of the Coburg State Theater.

How long does the performance last

The duration is about 75 minutes with no significant break.

When does the box office open and when is entry

The box office opens one hour before the performance starts, and entry usually begins shortly thereafter.

How much does a ticket cost

In the Riding Hall, ticket prices range from 9 euros to 20 euros depending on the price group; for this production, the regular price is set at 20 euros.

Where does the performance take place

The venue is the Riding Hall of the Coburg State Theater, Schlossplatz 3, 96450 Coburg.

Are there discounts available

Discounts depend on the performance and price group; last-minute tickets for eligible persons can be purchased 15 minutes before the start for 9 euros.

Satire with Heart: Confessions of a Christmas Elf Takes Coburg's Stage

Name: Confessions of a Christmas Elf
Start: 2026-01-10T21:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-01-10T22:15:00+01:00
Location: Landestheater Coburg, Reithalle

A Christmas Elf Spills the Beans: Satire, Glitter, and Honest Feelings

In the riding hall of the Coburg State Theater, a fast-paced stage experience unfolds: 'Confessions of a Christmas Elf' based on David Sedaris takes a sharp look at consumer frenzy and holiday rituals – featuring music, fine acting, and a theatrical atmosphere that targets the heart from the very first note.

Between Tinsel and Life Questions

Told from the perspective of a temporary elf, the evening reveals the madness behind the glittering facade: overzealous customers, moody colleagues, screaming children – and in the middle, a protagonist who humorously and melancholically reexamines the festival of love. The dramaturgy balances punchlines and poetry, while the direction sharpens character depiction without losing the pulse of the comedy.

Direction with Fine Sensitivity

Matthias Straub crafts a solo revue that combines tempo with nuances. Till Kuhnert's stage design and costumes immerse the riding hall in a radically contemplative lighting mood: plush meets pop, Christmas magic encounters ironic breakage. The acoustics carry songs from Sinatra to Mariah Carey, while the acting oscillates between biting satire and quiet intimacy.

Audience Reaction: Laughter, Sighing, and Swaying

Audience reactions show enthusiastic mirth and warm emotion. Press reviews praise the colorful and quirky revue, which leaves no eye dry, highlighting the musical diversity as well as the subtle humor of the source material.

Condensed Theater Time

The duration of about 75 minutes condenses energy: no second of downtime, each scene precisely placed. Thus, a compact, sensual stage picture of the modern Christmas ritual emerges – both as satire and as a tender look at human peculiarities.

Voices of the Fans

The reactions from theater lovers are clear: Confessions of a Christmas Elf captivates the audience.

Instagram: 'An extraordinary production that gets under your skin!'
Facebook: 'Great cinema on stage – charming, funny, touching'
YouTube: 'This solo revue stays in your ear and mind for a long time'

Conclusion

Expect a clever, musical Christmas contemplation with a wink: an evening that tempts you to laugh, provokes thought, and resonates with festive warmth. Experience it live – as stage art unfolds its full magic in the shared moment.