When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where will Three Men in the Snow be performed?

The performance will take place at the Asamtheater Freising at Marienplatz 7 in 85354 Freising.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available starting from 21 euros according to the event information.

Who wrote Three Men in the Snow?

The original work is by Erich Kästner. The stage adaptation was created by Charles Lewinsky.

What is the play about?

The central focus is on a millionaire who stays incognito in a grand hotel and a penniless winner who is mistaken for the rich one. This leads to a comedic game of misunderstandings.

Is the hall wheelchair accessible?

The fixed seating plan is not wheelchair accessible according to ticket information.

Three Men in the Snow: Kästner's Clever Comedy Conquers the Asamtheater Freising

Name: Three Men in the Snow (by Erich Kästner)
Start: 2026-10-30T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-30T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Asamtheater Freising

Comedy with snowy flurries and a sharp view on Being and Appearance

In the Asamtheater Freising, the door opens to a winter grand hotel where social roles begin to slip. The Freising Amateur Theatre Association presents Erich Kästner's witty comedy Three Men in the Snow in the stage adaptation by Charles Lewinsky.

A millionaire in disguise

The wealthy entrepreneur Tobler wins a stay in a grand hotel in a contest held by his own company. Traveling under a false name with his servant Johann, he sets out to observe people beyond etiquette and wealth. At the same time, the truly penniless Dr. Fritz Hagedorn arrives at the hotel and is mistaken for the rich winner. This sets off a turbulent game of misunderstandings between social appearances, human warmth, and comedic overexertion.

Kästner's social comedy remains contemporary

Erich Kästner published the material in 1934 as a novel. Charles Lewinsky's stage adaptation sharpens the dialogues and condenses the plot into a pointed theatrical comedy about prejudices, class barriers, and the question of how true value can be recognized. The dramaturgy thrives on the interplay of masquerade, misunderstandings, and surprising encounters.

Winter theater atmosphere in the Asamtheater

The scenery transports you into the seemingly idyllic world of an international winter sports hotel. Between elegant grand hotel backgrounds, social rituals, and growing disorder, a stage experience emerges with quick timing and subtle irony. Acting talent, costumes, lighting mood, and acoustics combine to create an atmosphere where every polite gesture can prepare a new punchline.

A classic of the heart

Three Men in the Snow is among Kästner's most renowned works and has been adapted for stage and film multiple times. The story combines light entertainment with a humanistic core: Only when the external attributions fall away does it show who truly sees the person. This is where the production draws its lasting impact on the audience.

In conclusion: Visitors can expect a cheerful theater evening full of misunderstandings, fast-paced dialogues, and human warmth. Anyone wanting to experience Kästner's clever humor live and be enchanted by a classic comedy in a wintry grand hotel atmosphere will find a special stage evening at the Asamtheater Freising.