Muotathal Theatre 2026 From Ruswil, Sursee and various pick-up points in between
Since 1949, the Muotathal theatre society has regularly staged traditional folk plays, and Muotathal has long since become a household name well beyond the cantonal borders in the "relevant scene". Under the direction of Tobias Eichhorn, the team of around 50 performers is presenting the play "Dr Fischer vo Spiez" by Paul Hartmann this year. Enjoy the show!
Dates and prices
Central Switzerland route
10.45 am Departure from Ruswil, EUROBUS Terminal, Rütmattstrasse 2
10.50 am Departure from Rüediswil, Rottal Metzg
10.55 am Departure from Buttisholz, Restraurant Kreuz
11.00 am Departure from Grosswangen, Post
11.10 am Departure from Willidau, railway station
11.30 am Departure from Sursee, Surentalstrasse, bus stop in front of the Socar petrol station
11.40 am Departure from Neuenkirch, service area
1.00 pm Arrival in Muotathal
2.00 pm Start of the performance: Sunnä und Schattä uf der Bluämäalp
5.00 pm Afternoon snack at Gasthaus Post
6.15 pm Return journey to the boarding points
7.40 pm Arrival in Neuenkirch
7.50 pm Arrival in Sursee
8.15 pm Arrival in Willisau
8.25 pm Arrival in Grosswangen
8.30 pm Arrival in Buttisholz
8.35 pm Arrival in Rüediswil
8.40 pm Arrival in Ruswil
Included
- Journey by Comfort coach
- Ticket in the price category of your choice
Dr Fischer vo Spiez
Stefan Iten is deeply mistrustful of his wife, his sister and his neighbour Michael Camenzind. When his brother Christian returns home after many years away, Stefan becomes jealous of his wife Lisa and his brother. The suspicious fisherman is also troubled by his financial difficulties, which have arisen not least because of his short temper and his drinking. Although Lisa does everything she can to free him from his troubles, Stefan grows ever more distrustful. With needless accusations and angry outbursts, he terrorises his family. The final straw comes when his neighbour Michael Camenzind also incites the herb woman Emilie to spread a rumour: namely that Stefan's wife is having an affair with his brother Christian.
A fire makes matters even worse. Fortunately, the farmhand Guschti manages to put out the fire in time, despite the injury inflicted on him by the arsonist. In his boundless rage, Stefan sets out onto the lake despite a storm. As he stays away for days, people fear the worst.
The long-suffering Lisa learns from a letter from the herb woman Emilie that she was incited to give false information to the landlord of the Fischerstube inn. When it also turns out that Lisa's pregnancy test is positive, she collapses. The worried Christian takes her in his arms – and at that very moment Stefan returns.
Nevertheless, there is a happy ending. The arsonist is exposed and, through his wife's love, Stefan is freed from his hatred and mistrust. The farmhand Guschti, the maid Sophie and, not least, Emilie, known as «ds Chrütermiiggäli», ensure that the play does not become too heavy. By their very nature, they make sure that a certain cheerfulness still shines through in this profound piece.
