When does the performance begin

The performance starts on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 19:30 at Amberg City Theatre.

Where does the event take place

At Amberg City Theatre, Schrannenplatz 8, 92224 Amberg.

Are there any details about duration and intermission

Experience from previous guest performances: about 2 hours including intermission; exact details will follow.

How do I reach the theatre

The house is centrally located at Schrannenplatz in Amberg's old town; travel information and ticket service is provided by the Tourist Information Amberg.

Is the event barrier-free

Specific information regarding accessibility for this date will follow; please specify individual needs when purchasing tickets.

When does the pre-sale start

For the 2025 2026 season, the City Theatre will communicate pre-sale starts via website and ticket service; details about the date will follow.

Operas in Bavarian - Amberg City Theatre Performance 2026

Name: Operas in Bavarian – Guest Performance at Amberg City Theatre
Start: 2026-02-16T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-02-16T22:30:00+01:00
Location: Stadttheater Amberg

Operas in Bavarian in Amberg: Where Great Opera Meets Bavarian Humor

A stage event with cult status: The unmistakable 'Operas in Bavarian' come to Amberg City Theatre on February 16, 2026. In lively dialect verses, carried by fine wit and precise musical dramaturgy, three crowd favorites transform world-famous operatic stories into a Bavarian stage experience – humorous, pointed, with unmistakable theatrical atmosphere.

Scenery Meets Dialect: An Evening Full of Scenic Sparks

With texts by Paul Schallweg, who virtuously relocates opera plots to Bavaria, sparkling tableaux emerge: 'The Magic Flute' becomes a wonder at Königssee, 'Doctor Faust' wanders to Obermenzing, 'The Mastersingers' to Miesbach. In clearly set scenes, pointed direction, and dialogical acting, rhythm and timing unfold like in a finely crafted comedy.

Sound Colors Between Aria and Zwiefacher

The music by Friedrich Meyer and Rolf Wilhelm frames the narrative with elegant arrangements. Famous opera melodies flash, interweaving with Alpine sound patterns – a Zwiefacher dances winking with Mozart, Wagner, and Rossini. This creates an acoustics that tickles the ears and sharpens the senses.

Ensemble with Radiance

On stage are Gerd Anthoff, Conny Glogger, and Michael Lerchenberg – three great voices of Bavarian acting. Precise punchlines, nuanced character portrayal, and spontaneous play generate audience reactions ranging from liberating laughter to quiet emotion. They are accompanied by percussionist Philipp Jungk and the music ensemble Operas in Bavarian under the musical direction of Andreas Kowalewitz.

Dramaturgy with History – and Future

For decades, the successful production has thrilled on major stages from Munich to Graz. The mix of tradition and present, parody and homage, is what makes it appealing: theatre history comes alive, opera classics are heard anew – a celebration of performing arts.

Conclusion

Expect an entertaining, musically pointed evening that lovingly turns great opera upside down while honoring it. Secure your seats in time and experience how Bavarian storytelling and great music spark at Amberg City Theatre.