The Threepenny Opera
von Bertolt Brecht (Text) und Kurt Weill (Musik) unter Mitarbeit von Elisabeth Hauptmann
ab 27.02.2026
 19:30
Drama
Illustration von sechs roten Fischen mit rosa und gelben Flossen, die auf blauem Hintergrund schwimmen. Oben sind weiße Wellenlinien.
Photocredit: Mara Weyel

Is it okay if some people want more than they actually need? Even if it makes other people feel bad?

Biting social criticism wrapped up in catchy music - this mixture has made "The Threepenny Opera" world-famous. It was first performed on stage in 1928. The scandalous story takes place among beggars, criminals and shady businessmen. "How does one become a criminal?" is the central question. Sapir Heller's direction gets to the bottom of it - in a powerful production for all the senses, with the acting ensemble of the Staatstheater and the Augsburg Philharmonic Orchestra.

  • Cast

    Musical direction: Ivan Demidov
    Staging: Sapir Heller
    Musical direction acting and vocal rehearsals: Stefan Leibold
    Stage: Anna van Leen
    Costumes: Slavna Martinovic
    Lighting: Ron Heinrich
    Dramaturgy: Sabeth Braun

  • Language

    German (spoken language) with English surtitles

  • Duration

    Expected to take approx. 3 hours, one break

  • Info

    Recommended from 12 years

    Limited places for early boarding.
    Please register at brechtfueralle@augsburg.de

    Audio description and guided tour only at the performance on March 6 at 6:30 pm.
    Limited places.
    Please register at tickets@staatstheater-augsburg.de

Contribution of the Staatstheater Augsburg to the Brechtfestival 2026

Performance rights: Bertolt Brecht Erben / Suhrkamp Verlag (text)
Kurt Weill Foundation for Music (music)