When does Maestro™ Impro take place?

The International Opening Gala takes place on Thursday, October 22, 2026. It starts at 20:30, with admission beginning at 19:30.

Where does the event take place?

The performance will take place at the Kleines Haus of the Mainfranken Theater Würzburg at Theaterstraße 21, 97070 Würzburg.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular pre-sale price is 20 euros. Reduced tickets cost 15 euros. At the box office, the prices are 25 euros for regular and 20 euros for reduced.

In which languages will it be performed?

The gala will be presented in German and English.

Is the Kleines Haus wheelchair accessible?

The Kleines Haus is wheelchair accessible. There is a limited number of wheelchair spaces.

How long does the show last?

The event is scheduled from 20:30 to 22:30 and thus lasts about two hours.

Maestro™ Impro brings international stage energy and surprising stories to Würzburg

Name: International Opening Gala: Maestro™ Impro
Start: 2026-10-22T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-22T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Mainfranken Theater Würzburg – Kleines Haus

Maestro™ Impro opens the Würzburg Impro Theater Festival

When spontaneous ideas, international stage energy, and the audience's decision come together, a theater evening with no safety net emerges: On October 22, 2026, the Würzburg Impro Theater Festival kicks off with the International Opening Gala Maestro™ Impro at the Kleines Haus of the Mainfranken Theater.

A spectacular competition full of surprises

International actors and director teams develop stories live before the eyes of the audience. Each scene is created in the moment – sometimes wild and funny, then again quiet, emotional, or completely unexpected. Nothing is predetermined, every twist is part of the unique event experience.

The audience decides on the Maestro

The immediate interaction between stage and audience is central. The improvisers strive to win the audience's mood for themselves. In the end, the audience decides who has convinced in the spotlight the most and receives the title Maestro™. As a cheeky main prize, five euros await.

International cast and musical accompaniment

The gala brings together numerous guests of the festival. Under the direction of Shawn Kinley and Jesko Bahr, among others, Nadine Antler, Juliane Behneke, Pippa Evans, Daniel Orrantia, Kati Schweizer, Torsten Voller, and Antonio Vulpio perform. Michael Bibo musically accompanies the evening. Performances will be in German and English.

Event atmosphere in the Kleines Haus

Admission opens at 19:30, and the approximately two-hour show begins at 20:30. The Kleines Haus of the Mainfranken Theater provides the perfect setting for concentrated stage moments, spontaneous reactions, and intense closeness between the ensemble and audience. The venue is wheelchair accessible; a limited number of wheelchair spaces are available.

Conclusion: Experience improvisational theater up close

Maestro™ Impro combines theater, competition, humor, and genuine unpredictability into an evening that exists in this form only once. Those who want to see how an impulse grows into a scene and from a scene into a whole story will experience improvisational theater with international flair here. Secure tickets and witness the kickoff of the Würzburg Impro Theater Festival live.