Biting Puppet Satire Full of Quirky Humor

On September 5, 2026, the Old Opera in Erfurt invites you to a very special evening with Michael Hatzius. The award-winning puppeteer brings his satirical show Echsklusiv to the Thuringian capital and promises a spectacle full of biting characters, improvisation, and current events, infused with quirky humor. Hatzius's puppets are known for their astute and often socially critical style of presentation, which simultaneously engages the audience with laughter and thought-provoking content.

The focus of the show is the cult character, the Echs, who delights the audience with their cheeky and unfiltered manner. With a keen sense of contemporary themes, Hatzius humorously takes aim not only at society but also at himself. Accompanied by a multitude of puppet characters, each with their own charm and quirks, Echsklusiv promises to be a unique and unforgettable stage experience full of laughter and intelligent satire.

The Old Opera Erfurt offers the perfect setting for this. The historic building combines history and modernity, creating a special framework for this innovative puppet show. Don't miss out on perhaps the quirkiest evening of the year and secure your ticket for a show that will excite not only puppet lovers.