When does Puppet Viewing take place in Braunschweig?

The performance takes place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where will Puppet Viewing be performed?

The venue is the westand event and cultural center, Westbahnhof 13, 38118 Braunschweig.

What does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from €41.90 according to the event provider. Additional service or shipping fees may apply.

Who is on stage in Puppet Viewing?

The puppeteers and entertainers Martin Reinl and Carsten Haffke present the show together with an ensemble of more than 40 puppets.

What is the show about?

Puppet Viewing combines a humorous journey through the history of television with puppetry, comedy, improvisation, and audience participation.

Is the event taking place indoors?

Yes, the performance takes place in the indoor area of the westand event and cultural center.

Puppet Viewing live: Television Culture, Puppet Comedy, and Surprising Stage Magic in Braunschweig

Name: Puppet Viewing - Martin Reinl & Carsten Haffke
Start: 2026-11-15T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-15T21:00:00+01:00
Location: westand Event- und Kulturzentrum

Puppet Viewing: When Television Comes to Life

On Sunday, November 15, 2026, the westand event and cultural center in Braunschweig will transform into a stage for quirky puppet humor, nostalgic television moments, and spontaneous improvisation. Martin Reinl and Carsten Haffke present Puppet Viewing, an entertaining journey through approximately 100 years of TV history.

Over 40 Puppets, Countless TV Moments

At the center of the performance is an extraordinary puppet ensemble with more than 40 figures. Famous characters from the Wiwaldi Show, from Zimmer frei, and the RTL Puppet Stars meet newly developed scenes, surprising role changes, and lovingly over-the-top television references. Horst-Pferdinand, Wiwaldi, Cockroach, and Traudl are part of that quirky puppet world, oscillating between puppet theater, comedy, and live show.

Improvisation as the Dramatic Engine

The direction of the evening unfolds right before the audience's eyes. Martin Reinl and Carsten Haffke combine precise puppetry with comedic timing and spontaneous audience participation. From shouts, ideas, and unexpected turns, an open dramaturgy develops, allowing each scene to find its own rhythm. The stage experience thrives on the tension between controlled performance art and deliberately allowed improvisation.

A Stage Between Nostalgia and Future

The show looks back at great TV moments while simultaneously opening the curtain for new, freely invented formats. Classics are recreated, newly interpreted, and commented on with a wink. Fluffy hamsters, scruffy cats, and shaggy monsters populate a theater atmosphere where familiar television memories meet absurd future ideas.

Audience Proximity with Pace and Heart

The acoustics of the live evening, the visible puppetry, and the immediate reaction of the hall create the special charm of this production. The two puppeteers not only present completed scenes but also provide insights into the mechanics and magic of their stage art. This creates an audience reaction that swings between surprised attention, nostalgic recognition, and hearty laughter.

Conclusion: Television as Living Theater

Puppet Viewing promises an evening full of comical characters, virtuoso puppetry, and surprising ideas. Anyone who wants to experience puppet theater, comedy, and the quirky aesthetics of German television culture live will find an unusual stage experience with much pace and imagination at the westand event and cultural center.