TYLL (nach Daniel Kehlmann)

Christian Stückl directs a new staging of Kehlmann's Tyll Ulenspiegel novel, relocated to the Thirty Years' War, at the large semi-open-air Passionstheater.

Dates

  • Fri, 17 Jul 2026, 20:00 – 22:30
  • Sat, 18 Jul 2026, 20:00 – 22:30
  • Fri, 24 Jul 2026, 20:00 – 22:30
  • Sat, 25 Jul 2026, 20:00 – 22:30

Sensory information

Noise
lively
Crowds
lively
Visual busyness
lively
Smells
calm
  • ✅ Leaving early is easy at any point.
  • ✅ There is a quieter spot to take a break.

What to expect: Large partially-covered, open-sided auditorium; war/fool/magic themes may include staged fire, smoke or loud battle sound effects.

Exit options: Big venue with multiple side exits — easy to step outside for air without disturbing many people.

Practical facts

Area
Ammergau & Allgäu
Energy needed
high — a big day
Weather
Works in any weather
Calmest time to visit
Arrive before the 19:30 doors; the open-air grounds around the theatre are quieter than the seating bowl.
Booking
Book tickets ahead
Address
Passionswiese 1, 82487 Oberammergau

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