For what age is the performance suitable?

Schauburg recommends Timm Thaler for ages 8 and up; the performance information also indicates the piece for grades 3 to 6.

How long does the play last?

The performance lasts about 90 minutes or 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Where does the performance take place?

The performance takes place in the Great Castle of Schauburg at Elisabethplatz in Munich.

How much is the admission price?

For regular Schauburg prices, the admission for viewers under 18 years old is €7; different rates apply for adults.

Is Schauburg accessible?

Schauburg has variable audience rooms. Wheelchair spaces are not permanently marked and should be inquired about at the box office in advance. The Little Castle is accessible by elevator; a wheelchair-accessible toilet is located in the foyer.

Are there any tips for buying tickets?

Tickets can be reserved and purchased by phone, email, or via the webshop. Reserved tickets must be paid for in a timely manner.

A laughter at stake: Timm Thaler at Schauburg Munich

Name: Timm Thaler
Start: 2026-06-23T12:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-23T14:00:00+02:00
Location: Große Burg

Timm Thaler at Schauburg: A stage adventure about courage, seduction, and the lost laughter

James Krüss’ classic returns as a powerful theater adaptation and hits the nerve of a present where money, glamour, and self-image often lie closer together than is comfortable. At Schauburg, Timm Thaler or the sold laughter unfolds a stage experience for a young audience, telling with pace, imagination, and clever dramaturgy how tempting a seemingly harmless deal can be.

A classic that sounds sharper today than ever before

At the center is a boy who lives in poverty after the death of his father and encounters Baron Lefuet at the horse racetrack. The deal is as simple as it is cruel: Timm sells his laughter and wins every bet. Schauburg translates this material into a precisely condensed production that does not treat James Krüss’ story museally, but rather as a living parable about seductiveness, wealth, and identity.

Dramaturgy between pace, fairy tale, and present

Lukas März's adaptation focuses the action on Timm's inner journey. This creates a clear theatrical tension: first the pull of wealth, then the silent emptiness behind the promise. The dramaturgy works with contrasts that are particularly strong on stage when external abundance meets inner loss. This is precisely where the strength of this theater evening lies: it appeals to children and adults alike without diluting the seriousness of the subject.

Set design, costumes, and performance style with a visually striking signature

The official play information and reviews refer to an imaginative, vivid implementation: with few, clearly set means, a space is created where scenes unfold like illuminating tableaux. A ship, a taxi, a hotel room are not recreated naturalistically but theatrically suggested. This creates a poetic theater atmosphere where acting, lighting moods, and movement fill the space. Thus, from the children's literary material, a modern stage experience with high visual power emerges.

Why Timm Thaler resonates

The story addresses a question that remains extremely relevant today: What does it cost to buy success when the essence is lost in the process? The performance makes it clear that laughter is more than a sound. It stands for relationships, closeness, resistance, and joy of life. This is why this evening feels not only entertaining but also thought-provoking, without becoming heavy.

Conclusion: A theater evening with heart, wit, and clever attitude

Timm Thaler at Schauburg promises an intense, warm, and resonant theater experience for families, school classes, and cultural audiences. Those seeking smart children's theater with literary substance, strong direction, and noticeable audience impact will experience an evening here that resonates long after. This play invites you to be there live and to witness Timm's journey between temptation and the reclaiming of his true self.