When does the performance begin?

The performance starts on 12.07.2026 at 18:30 at the Residenztheater Munich.

How long does the play last?

The performance lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes and has no break.

Where is the play performed?

At the Residenztheater at Max-Joseph-Platz 1 in 80539 Munich.

How much does a ticket cost?

Prices range from 25 to 69 euros according to the schedule.

Is the theater barrier-free?

Yes, the Residenztheater has barrier-free access, wheelchair spaces, an accessible toilet, and free coatrooms.

Are there official online channels?

Yes, the Residenztheater can be reached on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and via the official website.

Brandner's struggle with death: A Bavarian theater fairy tale full of wit and melancholy

Name: Tales from Brandner Kaspar
Start: 2026-07-12T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-12T22:15:00+02:00
Location: Residenztheater

A Bavarian fairy tale between heaven, humor, and the fear of death

With "Tales from Brandner Kaspar", one of the most famous themes of Bavarian theater returns to the Residenztheater. Franz Xaver Kroetz has condensed Franz von Kobell's dialect narrative into a folk play in four acts that tells the story of a stubborn, life-hungry man's struggle with the Boanlkramer with wit, warmth, and bitter insight. The performance at the Residenztheater lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes and runs without an intermission. ([residenztheater.de](https://www.residenztheater.de/stuecke/detail/brandner))

A theme that smells of humanity

At its center is an old myth in a new guise: Brandner wins eighteen years of life in a card game, but pays a high price for it. Kroetz tells this story, according to the Residenztheater, honestly, touchingly, unsentimentally, and with a lot of humor. The loneliness of Brandner, the death that draws closer to him, and the deceptive promise of heaven shape a piece of great emotional density. ([residenztheater.de](https://www.residenztheater.de/stuecke/detail/brandner))

Philipp Stölzl opts for a large picture book

Director Philipp Stölzl describes the play as a "large picture book", a fairy tale that fills the stage with images and moods. The charm of this production lies precisely in this: The folk play tradition meets powerful theater, with a direction that does not present the Bavarian myth in a museum-like manner, but makes it an experience as a living stage text with contemporary relevance. ([residenztheater.de](https://www.residenztheater.de/stuecke/detail/brandner))

Audience proximity, dialect, and musical color

The evening thrives on the closeness to the language, from characters that do not appear decoratively, but instead fill the hall with rough presence and fine humor. Currently, Felix von Manteuffel and Sigi Zimmerschied play the title role at the Residenztheater; the cast changes with each performance. Live music and a playing style that does not diminish the folk play but atmospherically opens it up are also included. ([residenztheater.de](https://www.residenztheater.de/stuecke/detail/brandner))

What to expect from the audience

Expect a concentrated stage experience between coarse-Bavarian comedy and the existential question of what matters at the end. The Residenztheater relies on strong acting, a clear dramatic approach, and a theater atmosphere that recharges the myth of Brandner Kaspar as a living narrative. Anyone who wants to experience Bavarian contemporary theater with poetic power should see this performance live. ([residenztheater.de](https://www.residenztheater.de/stuecke/detail/brandner))