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  • The image shows two puppet-like figures in a surreal and eerie scene. On the left, a bald, hunched-over character with exaggerated facial features and a long, crooked nose holds a knife over a small creature resembling a worn, distressed cat laying on a table. On the right, a larger, female puppet with bright pink hair styled in a messy updo, wearing a yellow dress and black fur trim, holds a smoking cocktail glass. The background is a smoky, ominous blue haze, giving the scene a dark, theatrical, and otherworldly feel.

Puppet TheatreHandcraft, dramaturgy and future

Puppet theatre productions are a multi-layered, dramatic combination of design elements, animation processes and physically specific performing arts. All these aspects are based on handcraft traditions dating back centuries, which continue to provide lasting inspiration for today’s puppeteers.

Preview

Theatre schedule Advent Season 2024/25

You can find our current program schedule with all performance dates for the family and evening programs here. All performances are in German only.

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Archive

In our archive, you will find all the stages and performances that have been hosted in our venue, with the opportunity to explore information about each piece and additional details. You can also read about the individual stages.

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The image depicts two puppet figures with intricately carved wooden faces, standing against a solid black background. The character on the left is dressed in a fur-lined, regal robe, holding an hourglass, while the figure on the right wears a patterned outfit with a somber expression. The hourglass, a symbol of time passing, is central to the scene, and both characters appear elderly and reflective, adding a contemplative, philosophical tone to the image.
Museum

Museum

Discover the world of puppet theater through rotating exhibitions – from historical treasures to modern creations.

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Research

Research

Dive into our collection and learn more about the history and research surrounding puppet theater.

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