When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on December 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

How long does the play last?

The running time is 45 minutes.

What age is the performance suitable for?

The production is suitable for children aged 5 and up and for families.

How much does a ticket cost?

The admission is 8 Euro. According to the source, children pay 6 Euro, and families pay 23 Euro.

Where is the production taking place?

It will be performed at T-Werk at Schiffbauergasse 4 E in 14467 Potsdam.

Is the theater accessible for people with disabilities?

T-Werk is only partially accessible for people with disabilities. The foyer and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are accessible at ground level, but the theater hall is only conditionally accessible.

Puppet Magic in Advent: The Christmas Goose Auguste enchants Potsdam with fine wit

Name: Artisans present: The Christmas Goose Auguste
Start: 2026-12-13T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-13T17:45:00+01:00
Location: T-Werk

A poetic puppet theater full of winter magic in Potsdam

As the Advent season quietly begins to shimmer in Schiffbauergasse, The Christmas Goose Auguste brings warmth, humor, and fine stage poetry to the T-Werk stage. The artisans tell Friedrich Wolf's well-known Christmas story as a lively puppet theater for children aged 5 and up and for adults who have preserved their childlike love for theater.

Between cellar, children's room, and goose heaven

At the center is Ludwig Löwenhaupt, a chamber singer with firm Christmas pathos and a plan for the holiday roast. However, the lively goose Auguste develops a quiet presence throughout the narrative, which instantly wins over the audience. From the simple family story, a delicate stage experience emerges about compassion, habit, and the question of how much heart lies in a festive tradition.

Puppet theater with a sense of rhythm and atmosphere

The artisans work with classical puppet theater forms, object and material theater, but also with elements from acting, performance, visual arts, and music. This is precisely where the production draws its special theatrical atmosphere: precise character direction, visually striking moments, and a dramaturgy that is carried by quiet comedy and emotional clarity. The performance lasts 45 minutes and unfolds its effect without detours.

A strong team behind the production

Concept and performance are in the hands of the artisans, with direction by Wiebke Alphei. Stefan Spitzer is responsible for set design and performance, while Inga Schmidt also shapes performance, music, and puppet construction. This creates a concentrated ensemble image that makes the poetic handwriting of the duo visible. The production is licensed through Henschel - Schauspiel Theaterverlag Berlin, ensuring it is formally anchored.

For families, children, and curious theater-goers

The Christmas Goose Auguste is ideal for a winter theater visit in Potsdam. The afternoon performance at 4:00 PM makes the show family-friendly, while the short duration also does not overwhelm younger spectators. Especially in the interplay of puppetry, music, and warm narrative tone, a cultivated pre-Christmas moment arises that brings the audience and stage noticeably closer together.

Conclusion: A small Christmas classic with great impact

Those looking for an intelligent, touching, and craft-precise Christmas production in Potsdam will find a charming stage event with heart here. The Christmas Goose Auguste combines puppetry, humor, and fine emotion into a family-friendly theater experience. Secure tickets early and experience the Advent on stage.