When does The Vulture Wally take place?

The performance takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 19:30.

Where will The Vulture Wally be performed?

The staging can be seen on Stage 1 of the Munich Volkstheater at Tumblingerstraße 29, 80337 Munich.

How long does the performance last?

The performance lasts 1 hour and 40 minutes and is played without interruption.

What do the tickets cost?

Tickets for Stage 1 start at 15 Euros according to the price list of the Munich Volkstheater. Additional categories apply depending on the seating, up to 43 Euros.

Is the Munich Volkstheater accessible?

Yes, the Munich Volkstheater is barrier-free. Stage 1 is located on the ground floor.

Are there any special notes regarding the staging?

The staging includes strobe lights, occasionally very loud music, gunshot sounds, as well as depictions of physical and verbal violence.

The Vulture Wally: A Wild Heroine Conquers the Stage with Sound, Light, and Freedom

Name: The Vulture Wally
Start: 2026-10-25T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-25T21:30:00+01:00
Location: Münchner Volkstheater, Bühne 1

The Vulture Wally: A Wild Heroine Between Mountain World and Self-Determination

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Munich Volkstheater presents Julia Prechsl's staging of The Vulture Wally on Stage 1. Based on the novel by Wilhelmine von Hillern, the theatrical evening tells the story of Walburga Stromminger, who asserts herself against patriarchal rules, familial coercion, and the challenges of a rough mountain world.

A Stubborn Figure with Unbroken Strength

Even as a young girl, Wally dares to do what even her male peers would not: she takes a vulture nest from a rock wall and becomes a celebrated heroine. Years later, her freedom comes under new pressure. Her father wants to marry her off to the wealthy Gellner-Vinzenz, but Wally refuses a future that is determined over her head.

Julia Prechsl condenses Wilhelmine von Hillern's novel into a dark emancipation legend. The dramaturgy centers on the price of freedom and depicts a young woman who cannot be subdued by familial authority or societal conventions.

Scenery, Light, and Sound as Natural Forces

The set design by Jelena Nagorni uses a few, precise means to create the vastness and coldness of the mountains. The lighting design, costumes, and physically expressive acting shape a theatrical atmosphere where natural space and inner conflict constantly overlap. The stage becomes a narrow ridge on which Wally balances between belonging and radical independence.

A special dynamism arises from the composition and live music by Fiete Wachholtz. Percussion and electronic sounds drive the action out of the vulture nest relentlessly forward. The sound does not merely serve as accompaniment but acts as an independent dramaturgical force: raw, immediate, and full of tension.

Marlene Markt at the Center of the Staging

In the title role, Marlene Markt portrays Walburga Stromminger on stage. Her Wally appears delicate and harsh at the same time, freedom-loving, uncompromising, and deeply connected to nature. The ensemble complements this intense character portrayal with shifting roles from village society, mountain spirit, and familial surroundings.

The press reviews emphasize the visually impactful direction, the compelling portrayal of Marlene Markt, and the extraordinary connection between acting, light, and live music. The staging takes the well-known material out of the realm of the Heimat novel and transforms it into a modern theatrical experience about female self-determination, social power, and the courage to resist.

An Evening Full of Tension and Physical Intensity

The performance lasts 1 hour and 40 minutes without an intermission. Strobe lighting, sometimes very loud music, gunshot sounds, as well as the depiction of physical and verbal violence characterize the evening. For the audience, this creates a concentrated stage experience that does not rely on folkloric comfort but on friction, strong imagery, and an uncompromising protagonist.

Conclusion: Experience The Vulture Wally Live at the Munich Volkstheater

The Vulture Wally combines great acting artistry with a modern directorial style, atmospheric set design, and driving live music. For those who wish to experience theater as a physical, sensual, and socially relevant art form, here you will encounter a heroine whose struggle for freedom extends into the present. Secure your tickets for October 25, 2026, and experience this intense staging live on Stage 1.