When does the performance on 01.08.2026 start?

Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the performance starts at 7:30 PM.

How much is a ticket?

The ticket price is 22 Euros per person.

Where does the play take place?

The venue is the brewery barn Aying on Siegertsbrunner Weg in 85653 Aying.

Is the site barrier-free?

The site is generally accessible. Depending on the weather, wheelchair accessibility may be restricted in some areas.

Are food and drinks available on site?

Yes, food and drinks will be offered on site.

For what age is the comedy recommended?

The age recommendation is from 15 years.

Roman Humor Meets Bavarian Stage Delight at the Ayinger Brewery Barn

Name: Theater Wirtshaus an der Via Julia
Start: 2026-08-01T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-02T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Brauereistadl Aying

Roman Intrigues, Bavarian Humor, and a Tavern as a Place of Destiny

With The Tavern at Via Julia, Ayinger Gmoa Culture brings a Bavarian-Roman comedy to the stage that merges history, linguistic wit, and village theater into a lively theatrical experience. In the brewery barn Aying, an evening unfolds that combines regional identity, clever dramaturgy, and handcrafted theatrical atmosphere.

When the Via Julia Becomes a Playground

Marcus Everding sets the action in the year 99 AD and puts a small community under pressure along the Roman road Via Julia near Isinisca and Helfendorf. Concerns about the younger generation, political interests, romantic entanglements, and Roman plans converge into a comedy that brings ancient conflicts surprisingly close to today's life issues. The play thrives on pointed characters, sung and argued moments, and a delicate balance between folk theater and historical fantasy.

Stage Design with Castell Flair and Village Character

For the production, the area around the brewery barn is transformed into a Celtic village with a Roman touch. The charm of this production lies precisely in this: The stage design engages the space, and the scenery doesn't feel like a backdrop but rather like walkable history. The open-air atmosphere enhances acoustics, lighting, and audience reaction while Bavarian humor grounds the material lightly. Thus, a theater evening emerges that is both locally rooted and surprisingly grand in its vision.

Direction, Ensemble, and Cultural Ambition

Author and director Marcus Everding embodies a form of homeland theater that is never merely folkloric. His staging connects acting artistry, pace, and precisely set comedic intensification with a keen sense of regional narrative power. Ayinger Gmoa Culture thus ties into its own theater history and once again focuses on a work that thinks from within the community while also reaching beyond the place. The patronage of district council president Thomas Schwarzenberger underscores this cultural ambition.

What the Audience Can Expect

Visitors can look forward to an evening filled with Roman activity, Bavarian linguistic joy, and a lively village community on stage. The production focuses on closeness, atmosphere, and a clear emotional arc leading to a reconciliatory conclusion. Those who appreciate theater with a regional heartbeat, clever comedy, and immediate stage presence will experience a summer evening here that resonates long after. Experience it live now and don't miss the way to the brewery barn Aying.