The event space for puppet theater, cabaret & concerts and more.

"Are you all here?" Whenever this line is heard, children know that things are about to get turbulent. Kasper, Seppel and the constable will once again rescue Grandma, Gretel and the princess from the nasty but fortunately often amateurish machinations of robbers, devils and crocodiles. The young audience can join in the excitement and provide loud support. Punch and Judy belongs to childhood like cookies at Christmas time. What many people don't know: The home of the popular puppet character with his daring flock is in Saxon Switzerland!

About 90 years ago, the passionate hand puppeteer Max Jacob founded a puppet theater in the castle town of Hohnstein - and Punch became its biggest star. The Max Jacob Theater still exists today. It not only hosts classic hand puppet shows, but also cabaret, adult theater, cabaret evenings, concerts, lectures and readings.

Not only the theater and the castle, but also life-size Punch puppets and a show workshop for puppet carving can be discovered in Hohnstein. We recommend a walk through the enchanting little castle town on the Punch and Judy trail. Popular hiking destinations in the area include the Brand with its fantastic views, the romantic Polenztal valley and the Gautschgrotte grotto, where a huge ice column forms in some winters!

Guest Card Saxon Switzerland
Present your guest card at the Max Jacob Theater to receive a €2.00 discount on your admission to an evening event.

Openings

The theater is open for the events.

All performance dates can be found at www.max-jacob-theater.de.

Price info

Erwachsenenprogramm (Erw.): €12.00

Erwachsenenprogramm (Erm.): €8.00

Kinderprogramm (Erw.): €6.00

Kinderprogramm (Erm.): €4.00

depending on the event; admission is free on Punch and Judy days (donations are requested)

General information

Parking Available
Bus stop available

Eligibility

Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for individual guests

Foreign Language

German, English

Accessibility

Saxony Barrier-Free

Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:

Public parking lot approx. 200 m away
Access with approx. 12% incline
Access to the building via stairlift and ramp, accompanying person recommended
The auditorium can be reached via the side entrance (ramp)
Hearing loops are available

Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility

Door width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

Lift

Door width min. 80 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Floor area of lift min. 90x120 cm

Accessible toilet

Door width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm
Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm
Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided

Additional aids / offers

Aids / offers for deaf and hearing-impaired persons

Directions & Parking facilities

Easily accessible by public transport.
Bus routes: 235, 236, 237, 254
Bus stop: Hohnstein, Eiche
Footpath: approx. 10 minutes

Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de

https://www.max-jacob-theater.de/anfahrt/

Contact person

Matthias Dämmig

Max-Jacob-Straße 1

01848 Hohnstein

info@max-jacob-theater.de