PUPPET THEATRE (MARIONETTENTHEATER)

Put aside any preconceptions you may have: the discovery you are about to make is not just for children - far from it! In the pretty, baroque-style auditorium, the performances take on a grandiose dimension as soon as the artists take to the stage. You almost forget that the characters are made of wood! Recognized the world over, in 2016 Salzburger Marionettentheater was classified by UNESCO as part of Austria's intangible cultural heritage. That's how impressed you can be by the talent of the puppeteers! Founded in 1913, the theater made a name for itself worldwide with its production of The Magic Flute when it first toured Boston in 1952. A timeless production, its success has been undiminished ever since. In 2024, the company celebrates its 111th anniversary with a packed program: Le Carnaval des Animaux, Les Contes d'Hoffmann, Le Petit Prince, Pierre et le Loup, Fidelio and Roméo et Juliette, and of course the famous musical The Sound of Music. For those in a hurry, the Highlights, lasting around 30 minutes during the day, still allow you to discover this renowned company. An alternative for those who can't attend a Salzburg Festival production but still want to experience a remarkable piece of theater in Mozart's hometown. Poetry and lyricism are always present... and so are the subtitles!