When does the performance start and is there an entry?

The performance begins on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 19:30. Entry through the foyer generally starts about 60 minutes before the performance.

How long does the performance last and is there an intermission?

The exact duration will be announced by the organizer. In operettas of this genre, experience suggests around 2.5 hours including intermission. Information will follow.

Is the Stadttheater Amberg accessible?

The Stadttheater Amberg is only partially accessible. A designated wheelchair space is available upon prior registration. Please contact the Tourist Information Amberg for details.

Where can I get tickets?

Tickets can be obtained through the theater's webshop as well as through the Tourist Information Amberg. The box office opens 60 minutes before the performance starts.

Are there parking options nearby?

Public parking options are available around the old town of Amberg. Please plan extra time for parking or use public transport. Specific information is provided by the Tourist Information.

At what age is attendance recommended?

There is no official age recommendation. Due to the length and content, attendance is generally recommended from around 12 years old. Information will follow.

Operetta magic in Amberg: The Bajadere ignites sparkle and feeling

Name: Emmerich Kálmán: The Bajadere – Stadttheater Amberg
Start: 2026-04-12T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-13T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadttheater Amberg

Operetta sparkle with bite: The Bajadere seduces Amberg

On Sunday, April 12, 2026, Emmerich Kálmán's operetta The Bajadere will transform the Stadttheater Amberg into a sensual stage experience: the joy of waltzes meets Parisian esprit, exotic colors combine with precise acting skills. A guest performance by the Theater Hof unfolds great operetta art – approachable, lively, with fine dramaturgy.

Love, wager, transformation: a play on an open stage

Prince Radjami of Lahore woos the celebrated singer Odette Darimonde – a love duel that intensifies between theater and reality. The direction accentuates the appealing meta-character of this operetta: performance within a performance, masquerade, and revelation. Thus, a dynamic tableau is created, in which dramaturgy and direction clearly portray the characters psychologically while maintaining the lightness of the genre.

Sound colors of the twenties: waltz, csárdás, jazz shimmer

Kálmán lays out a dazzling carpet of music: elegant waltz lines, Hungarian allusions, and rhythmic dances of modernity. In the acoustics of the house, orchestral colors unfold warmth and brilliance; pointed tempos keep the comedy alive, while lyrical arcs widely open the emotions – a theater atmosphere between smiles and quiet longing.

Set design and costume: Paris as a promise

An urban Parisian stage – salons, curtains, mirrors – is drawn with a few precise elements. Costumes in gold and cream tones reflect the flair of the 1920s, while lighting moods shape faces and transitions cinematically. Thus, a precise, aesthetic stage experience is created, which noticeably focuses the audience's reactions: cheerfulness, surprise, and in the end, a warm finale.

Directorial history and context

The Bajadere premiered in Vienna in 1921 and is considered one of Kálmán's brilliantly constructed social comedies. Renowned houses have recently reexamined the work – as concert elegance or playful, modern operetta interpretations. This performance follows on from that: formally clear, musically intricate, with respect for tradition and a passion for contemporary stage art.

Practical information for your theater evening

The performance begins at 19:30. Entry through the foyer generally starts about 60 minutes before the performance. Information about duration and intermission will be provided by the organizer; based on genre experience, approximately two and a half hours including intermission can be expected. The Stadttheater Amberg is only partially accessible; a designated wheelchair space is available (prior registration recommended). Tickets can be obtained through the Tourist Information Amberg or the theater's webshop.

Conclusion: Operetta magic without icing: The Bajadere combines charm and pace, sparkling music, and elegant character direction. Those who want to experience the interplay of appearance and emotion live should secure tickets in advance – an evening that entertains lightly and tells wisely.