What age is the performance suitable for?

Recommended from 5 years; the fairy tale is family-friendly and clearly told.

How long does the performance last?

The playing time is about 70 minutes; usually without an intermission.

Is there information on accessibility?

Information will follow; inquire directly with Theater Ansbach if needed.

Where does the performance take place?

At Theater Ansbach, Promenade 29, 91522 Ansbach; indoor area, fixed seating.

How do I get tickets and what do they cost?

Tickets are available through common advance sales outlets; prices start from 16 euros per person.

Are there parking options nearby?

Public parking spaces and parking garages are available in downtown Ansbach; specific information will follow.

Fairy tale classic retold: The Emperor's New Clothes at Theater Ansbach touches hearts, ignites stage magic

Name: Theater Ansbach: The Emperor's New Clothes – Christmas Fairy Tale
Start: 2026-02-12T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-02-12T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Theater Ansbach

A classic in a new guise: The Emperor's New Clothes conquers Ansbach

A stage event for the whole family: The Theater Ansbach presents Hans Christian Andersen's The Emperor's New Clothes in a fresh, witty reinterpretation. Between courtly splendor and fine satire, a stage experience unfolds that connects tradition with modern humor and illuminates the theater atmosphere in the Borkholderhaus.

Splendor and self-image: The comedy of vanity

An emperor falls for his own appearance and forgets the duties of the crown. Two cunning jokers promise a garment that only wise people can supposedly see. The production sharpens this core with pointed direction, clear dramaturgy, and precise acting: situational comedy meets social reflection.

Set design and light mood: Seeing what is not to be seen

Colorful costumes, a variable stage design, and a lighting direction that emphasizes the gaps – this creates the illusion of the invisible fabric. Both children and adults experience how acoustics and timing carry the punchlines while the performers bring the audience to giggles with pace, slapstick, and fine wit.

Tradition rethought: A fairy tale for today

The production continues the storytelling tradition and anchors it in the present: courage to truth, peer pressure, steadfastness – themes that directly affect the audience. Typical audience reaction: hearty laughter, followed by a murmur when the supposedly invisible becomes apparent.

Conclusion

Expect an entertaining, visually striking fairy tale with pace, humor, and heart. A family theater that shines – and teaches, in passing, to pay close attention. It is strongest live: experience it now and secure your seats.