When does the performance start

On Tuesday 17.03.2026 at 16:00 at Stadttheater Amberg.

How long does the performance last

About 45 minutes without an intermission according to the play information from Theater R A B.

What age recommendation applies

Recommended from 7 years old according to the festival information from the theatre.

How much does a ticket cost

Children pay 6 euros, adults 12 euros, family tickets are available in different categories according to the theatre's admission prices.

Are there parking options near the theatre

Yes, parking garage at Ziegeltor, parking deck Kräuterwiese, and Theatergasse are in close proximity.

Is the venue accessible

The Stadttheater is only partially accessible; information on wheelchair spaces is provided by the Tourist Information.

The Good-for-Nothing - Stadttheater Amberg Amberg Performance 2026

Name: The Good-for-Nothing – Mask Theatre in the Style of Commedia dell’arte
Start: 2026-03-17T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-17T17:45:00+01:00
Location: Stadttheater Amberg

The Good-for-Nothing ignites Commedia dell’arte magic in Amberg

A stage experience for the whole family: R.A.B Freiburg brings The Good-for-Nothing lively mask theatre to the Amberg Theatre. In 45 intense minutes, poetic images meet slapstick precision – a celebration for children from 7 years old and all who love subtle acting.

Masks, Mimicry, Music – a road-theatre on a few square meters

With just a table and two chairs, a whole world is created: a melancholic waiter, a dreaming ship's cook, and a hungry vagabond find themselves tangled in friendship, fantasy, and comedy. The direction condenses the rhythm of the scenes, the dramaturgy follows the law of all’improviso – entirely in the tradition of Commedia dell’arte with its archetypal characters and rapid mix-ups. The theatre atmosphere carries, the acoustics remain clear, gestures speak louder than words.

Acting artistry with craftsmanship: precise mask play and timing

Franziska Braegger and Len Shirts embody multiple roles with fluid transitions. Physical theatre, mime, and mask play interweave; the lighting mood illustrates quick scene changes, the set design remains deliberately minimal and focuses the audience's imagination. Children laugh wholeheartedly, adults smile – and everyone is on the edge of their seats.

Historical roots, contemporary energy

The Commedia dell’arte, spread across Europe since the Renaissance, still shapes characters like Arlecchino and Pantalone today. In The Good-for-Nothing, this tradition is revived without nostalgia: playful, physical, music-loving – a compact stage event that combines tempo with poetry.

Conclusion

What can you expect? 45 minutes of concentrated joy of play, pointed direction, an audience that reacts audibly. The Good-for-Nothing shows how great stage art can amaze with small means. Experience it live now – and feel the Commedia power in Amberg.