When does the performance start?

The performance starts on 05.06.2026 at 19:30.

How long does the theater evening last?

The duration is 1 hour 45 minutes without an intermission.

Where does the performance take place?

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

Is the Residenztheater barrier-free?

Yes, the Residenztheater offers, among other things, barrier-free access, wheelchair spaces, an accessible toilet, and free cloakrooms.

Is there information about ticket prices?

Prices depend on the seating group; regularly they range from 11 to 79 euros in the Residenztheater.

Is there an intermission?

No, the performance runs without a break.

A Bavarian fairy tale full of wit and bittersweetness at the Residenztheater Munich

Name: Tales of Brandner Kaspar
Start: 2026-06-05T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-05T23:15:00+02:00
Location: Residenztheater

A Bavarian fairy tale between death, wit, and great stage poetry

With Tales of Brandner Kaspar, one of the most famous works of Bavarian theater returns to the stage at the Residenztheater. Franz Xaver Kroetz shapes Franz von Kobell's dialect story into a folk play in four acts, intertwining humor, melancholy, and the ultimate question of existence. Philipp Stölzl directs the story as a large picture book full of sharp images, inner tension, and warm theatrical magic.

A substance that speaks deeply from the Bavarian soul

The Brandner Kaspar is not just a mere grumbler, but a figure of willful greatness. He tricks the Boanlkramer in a card game, wins additional years of life, and yet pays a high price. Kroetz portrays this story unsentimentally, touching, and with fine wit. This is precisely where its strength lies: the folk play remains grounded, yet opens itself to the fairy-tale-like, the contemplative, and the existential theater.

Philipp Stölzl focuses on images, rhythm, and stage pull

Film, acting, and opera director Philipp Stölzl places the story in a strong visual order. The Residenztheater announces a large picture book, and there lies the theatrical tension: between peasant grounding and a stage space that makes the beyond not abstract, but sensibly experienceable. Light, scene changes, and the comedy of the play carry the production into a world where laughter is always touched by transience.

Between home, loss, and the heavenly gate

The Brandner Kaspar not only receives eighteen more years, but also the time in which everything changes. The granddaughter dies, loneliness grows, and the question of what comes next gains oppressive weight. From this dramatic movement, the play draws its emotional power: It is a theatrical evening about home and loss, about defiance and comfort, about the longing to smile again at the final appointment of life.

The Residenztheater as a strong place for great acting art

The Residenztheater is one of the significant spoken theater stages in the German-speaking world. With its ensemble and long tradition, it provides exactly the framework that this material needs: precise acting art, a clear directorial handwriting, and an atmosphere in which language, dialect, and stage design can unfold their full effect. The venue at Max-Joseph-Platz enhances the stage experience with its immediate proximity to Munich's theater history.

Conclusion: An evening for heart, mind, and theater desire

Tales of Brandner Kaspar promises an intense, clever, and visually strong stage experience between folk play, fairy tale, and farewell story. Anyone who loves theater with humor, depth, and Bavarian tone should not miss this evening at the Residenztheater. Experience it live now and rediscover the power of this classic.