When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

Where will Played Out – Stories from the Puppet Prison be performed?

The performance will take place at Theater Koblenz on Rehearsal Stage 2 at Deinhardplatz 2 in 56068 Koblenz.

What is the price of a regular ticket?

The regular price is €20.90. Reduced tickets cost €12.10.

What audience is the production suitable for?

The production is designed as puppet comedy for adults and is recommended for ages 16 and up.

Is the event accessible to people with disabilities?

Wheelchair users are asked to inform the theater box office or entrance staff in advance. The number of wheelchair spaces is structurally limited; accompanying persons do not pay admission.

Who is behind the production?

Stephan Siegfried is responsible for direction and stage concept. The dramaturgy is by Juliane Wulfgramm; on stage are Tanja Linnekogel, Paula Charlotte Schindler, and Sophia Walther.

When Puppets Escape from Storage: An Unusual Theater Evening Full of Wit and Stage Magic

Name: Played Out – Stories from the Puppet Prison
Start: 2026-11-29T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-29T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Theater Koblenz | Probebühne 2

When the Puppets Break Out of the Stock

On November 29, 2026, the door to the puppet prison opens at the Theater Koblenz: Played Out – Stories from the Puppet Prison combines puppet theater, comedy, and improvisation into a quirky evening for adults. Stephan Siegfried directs and tells the story of characters who, with humor, defiance, and great joy in performance, resist oblivion.

Dust, Boxes, and the Longing for Applause

For human performers, completing a production means moving on to a new play. For theater puppets, however, it marks the descent into storage: dust replaces glamour, cramped boxes displace the wardrobe, and looming decay takes the place of makeup and costume. From this tragicomic starting point, the production develops its unique dramaturgy.

The puppets refuse to accept their fate. They leave their cellar prison and reclaim the spotlight. Their drive remains profoundly theatrical: the applause, the closeness to the audience, and the freedom to reinvent themselves in art over and over again.

Puppet Comedy Between Retrospection and Improvisation

The production invites you to a reunion with different puppets from twelve years of Theater Koblenz. Several comedy numbers line up alongside improvisational scenes, while changing guest stars from various fields, trades, and offices create surprising twists. Every evening, a different surprise guest is in custody – a playful idea that deliberately keeps the stage events open.

The direction and stage concept are by Stephan Siegfried, with dramaturgical work by Juliane Wulfgramm. On stage are Tanja Linnekogel, Paula Charlotte Schindler, and Sophia Walther. The production combines precise puppet handling with comedic timing and a loving reflection on theater itself.

A Look Behind the Curtain

The special allure of this puppet theater evening lies in playing with its own theatrical history. Props and characters from past productions return to the spotlight and transform the storage into a space of memories. Set design, puppetry, and acting collide as the theatrical atmosphere shifts between prison grotesque, revue, and improvised surprise.

This results in a stage experience that changes the perception of seemingly obsolete characters. Behind every box awaits a story, behind each puppet a piece of lived stage art. The audience experiences a production full of dark humor, loving self-irony, and vibrant audience reactions.

Conclusion: An Evening for Everyone Who Wants to Rediscover Theater

Played Out – Stories from the Puppet Prison promises an unusual theater evening filled with puppet comedy, improvisation, and surprising guest appearances. Those who want to experience figure and object theater, pointed dramaturgy, and the direct magic of stage light will find a special invitation at Theater Koblenz on November 29, 2026: Curtain up for the residents of the storage.