Agnes Bernauer

Set in the bustling towns of Augsburg and the courts of 15th‑century Bavaria, this tragic drama unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue and rigid social hierarchies. The audience meets Agnes, a lively daughter of a modest barber‑surgeon, and Theobald, a low‑ranking servant whose playful banter masks deeper tensions. Their exchange in a cramped kitchen hints at a collision between personal desire and the expectations of the ruling duke and his son.

Behind the banter, a forbidden attachment begins to surface, drawing the attention of powerful figures such as the reigning Duke Ernst and his ambitious heir, Albrecht. As the court’s machinations tighten, Agnes finds herself caught between love, loyalty, and the deadly politics that could ruin both her family and the realm. The play’s sharp dialogue and vivid period details invite listeners to feel the tension of a world where a single misstep can provoke tragedy.