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Schauspielhaus Salzburg<\/h2>\n

The Schauspielhaus has big plans for the coming season with pieces by\u00a0Ella Road, Brian Parks, Thomas Bernhard, Franz Kafka, Agatha Christie, Friedrich D\u00fcrrenmatt and F. Scott Fitzgerald. But this is exactly what we have come to expect of this first-class theatre in Salzburg\u2019s Nonntal. As the largest independent theatre company in Austria, this theatre (formerly Elisabethb\u00fchne) has been putting on a wide variety of plays for nearly 60 years \u2013 ranging from the great Greek dramas to contributions by young Austrian writers. Some of the actors have even been trained at its own school, which in turn has a positive effect on the performances. If you\u2019re looking for first-class theatre in the city of Mozart, then you should take a look at their programme.<\/p>\n

Salzburg State Theatre<\/h2>\n

The Baroque hall in the State Theatre (Landestheater<\/a>) with its many small balconies, decorated ceiling and mighty chandelier is undoubtedly one of the most stunning stages in Austria. It not only puts on theatre, but also opera, ballet and even theatre for children. The State Theatre has also made a name for itself by staging several world premieres of Thomas Bernhardt\u2019s work, who is also from Salzburg. And if you love \u201cThe Sound of Music\u201d, then this is just the place for you, too. Simply put on your evening dress and head off to Salzburg State Theatre at Mirabell Gardens.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Anna-Maria Lo\u0308ffelberger<\/p><\/div>\n

Marionette Theatre<\/h2>\n

If you think that puppets are only for kids and fans of the Augsburger Puppenkiste, then you\u2019ve probably never been to the Marionette Theatre. This Salzburg institution, housed in beautiful Baroque rooms next to the Mozarteum on Schwarzstra\u00dfe, is one of the world\u2019s best in puppetry.<\/p>\n

A look behind the scenes shows why. They are passionate about everything they do \u2013 from carving and making the puppets to pulling the strings. You\u2019ll be surprised at how much personality the puppets have, implied solely by their gestures and movements, at times even more than some proper actors have. The Magic Flute performance is always worth a visit as is the obligatory \u201cSound of Music\u201d. The Marionette Theatre is an ideal way to gently introduce children to the world of opera.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Tourismus Salzburg GmbH \u2013 Salzburger Marionettentheater<\/p><\/div>\n

Kleines Theater<\/h2>\n

The Kleines Theater, home to the independent theatre scene, is housed in a rustic vault right next to Urban Keller and has been an integral part of Salzburg for 30 years. Many great cabaret artists such as Josef Hader were very successful here when the theatre first opened. It still stages cabaret as well as theatre shows and music concerts.<\/p>\n

Toihaus<\/h2>\n

The Toihaus is not that well known in the theatre scene, which means it can be independent and free. The stage is not very big but locals and tourists enjoy its innovative productions. This is the place where, according to their own statement, \u201cdance, language, music, mimic art, visual arts and new media\u201d come together.<\/p>\n

If you want to see a unique performance that will give you some food for thought, then go to Toihaus on Franz-Josef-Strasse.<\/p>\n

Other stages in the city of Salzburg<\/h2>\n

There are many more stages in Salzburg where you can see theatre, cabaret, music and much more:<\/p>\n