Felix Krull at Munich Volkstheater: An evening of con artistry full of brilliance and wit

Event: Felix Krull in Münchner Volkstheater, Tumblingerstraße 29, 80337 München on 17. June 2026

Date and Time

17. June 2026 20:00

Location

Münchner Volkstheater
Tumblingerstraße 29, 80337 München, Deutschland

Price

15,00

About this Event

Theater

Mood

Energetic

Venue Type

Inside

A con artist who seduces the stage like a world

On June 17, 2026, Felix Krull returns to the Munich Volkstheater: a cleverly constructed stage experience based on Thomas Mann, playing with wit, disguise, and social brilliance. The production by Bastian Kraft combines linguistic art, acting, and precise dramaturgy into an evening that not only showcases the con artist but also dissects him. According to the house's information, the performance lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and runs without an intermission. ([muenchner-volkstheater.de](https://www.muenchner-volkstheater.de/programm/schauspiel/felix-krull))

Thomas Mann's brilliant swindler

The material immerses the audience in the memoirs of a man who takes on every role that brings him advantages with charm, observational talent, and cool elegance. Felix Krull escapes from a bankrupt family, evades the military, and navigates with seductive ease through a society that is all too happy to be deceived. It is precisely this mix of irony, seduction, and social ascent that makes the play feel so modern to this day. ([muenchner-volkstheater.de](https://www.muenchner-volkstheater.de/programm/schauspiel/felix-krull))

Directing with transformative power

Bastian Kraft turns the classic into a vibrant play about identity and staging rather than a museum of reverence. The Munich version works with three actors for the title character and condenses the novel into a virtuoso ensemble evening. Press reviews have praised the lightness, wit, and precision of this work; the official site cites, among others, FAZ, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Münchner Merkur, Abendzeitung, and even the New York Times. ([muenchner-volkstheater.de](https://www.muenchner-volkstheater.de/programm/schauspiel/felix-krull))

Stage atmosphere at the Munich Volkstheater

The Munich Volkstheater in the slaughterhouse district is one of the city's iconic buildings with its new construction, easily accessible and well-connected to public transport. For the theater visit, there is an underground parking garage, bike spaces, a box office, and a cloakroom; people with hearing or visual impairments also find assistance and information. For Stage 2, where Felix Krull will be performed on June 17, 2026, the evening offers not only content but also a well-designed house with clear visitor information. ([muenchner-volkstheater.de](https://www.muenchner-volkstheater.de/service/ihr-theaterbesuch))

Why the evening is worth it

Anyone who loves theater as a mirror of societal masks will experience an evening full of charm, pace, and intellectual elegance here. The mix of literature, comedy, and subtle seduction promises an audience reaction ranging from laughter, amazement, to the pleasure of witnessing a masterful deception taking shape. Those interested in Thomas Mann, strong directorial handwriting, and timeless repertoire should not miss this event. ([muenchner-volkstheater.de](https://www.muenchner-volkstheater.de/programm/schauspiel/felix-krull))

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