Summer Theater Days 2026 - THE BOXER

On June 9, 1933, an incident occurs during the boxing match for the German championship title in the light heavyweight category. Rukeli, who comes from a Sinti family, scores points with his fast and, for that time, unusual boxing style in every round. However, the jury considers the fighters' performances to be insufficient and refuses to score the match: The boxing style of the "Gypsy" does not conform to German boxing. Only due to massive protests from the audience is Rukeli Trollmann eventually declared the German champion, but shortly thereafter, he is stripped of the title "for poor boxing." Rukeli's promising boxing career comes to an abrupt end under the Nazi regime. In the concentration camp, Rukeli is forced to box for the SS against other inmates. Those who lose die.

Director: Daniel Pascal
Production Management: Bernhard Jahn and Jana-Marie Bauer
Overall Management: Chairman Johannes Klopf
Premiere: Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Performances:
Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Friday, July 31, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Friday, August 7, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM
Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Friday, August 14, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 7:30 PM

Prices: €20 regular / €17 reduced (students/people with disabilities)
Ticket Reservations:
Online: www.grenzlandbuehne.at
Or by phone: +43 664 6 389 389
From May 11, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM