Das Wirtshaus an der Via Julia

Update: Additional Tickets Available
Due to high demand and previously sold-out performances, an additional allocation of tickets has been made available for the remaining performances.

"The Tavern on Via Julia"

Written and Directed by Marcus Everding

In the year 99 AD, a small settlement along the Roman road Via Julia near Isinisca/Helfendorf finds itself in dire straits: there are no children being born, and a young man would rather dream of joining the Legion than of marriage. A secret Roman project further stirs up the already tense atmosphere. Love, dreams, politics, intrigue—the world of that time feels very much like today.

There’s only one solution to it all: a tavern. The Tavern on the Via Julia.

Venue
Brauereistadl Aying, Siegertsbrunner Weg, across from the Biersee
Doors open: 6:30 p.m.
Start: 7:30 p.m.

You can order tickets as follows: 

By email toinfo@ayinger-gmoa-kultur.dewiththe subjectline “Ticket Order”
By phone at 0700 – 25 25 00 25
via direct message onInstagram: @ayinger_gmoa_kultur

At the following ticket outlets:
Aying Municipality, Kirchgasse 4, 85653 Aying, Tue.–Fri. 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Ms. Eder
Hairshop Arnold, Dorfstraße 26, 85653 Großhelfendorf
Wolke Meisterwerkstatt, Max-Abelshauser-Straße 2, 85653 Aying
Fred Oberloher Hair Salon, Marktpl. 6, 85625 Glonn

Ticket price: 22.00 EUR

What’s it all about?

Concerns about the next generation, Roman plans, and a village community full of interests

The province of Raetia on the Via Julia, the main road from Augsburg to Salzburg, in the year 99 A.D. A village settlement near Isinisca/Helfendorf is in dire straits: It needs young people; otherwise, the Celtic-Bavarian future is in danger. Two young girls are ready; a boy must choose. But he has no intention of doing so—he turns them both down because he wants to join the Legion. Crisis, catastrophe. At the same time, something is afoot among the Romans. A centurion from Augsburg is sent to investigate whether a fort should be built there. A fort means soldiers, and soldiers mean revenue. Markets, popinae (taverns), entertainment venues, and gambling houses. That sparks interest. A lot of it. Corruptible officers, Celtic speculators, desperate villagers, lovers and pseudo-heroes, a whimsical druid, good beer, two traveling Roman women in search of happiness, a quirky travel writer—eventually, they all meet in one house: The Inn on the Via Julia. 

There’s singing, there’s arguing—but would an ancient comedy be complete without a Roman deus ex machina and a Bavarian happy ending?  

At a Glance:

Title: An Inn on the Via Julia
Written and Directed by: Marcus Everding
Genre: Comedy
Time of the story: 99 AD
Setting: The province of Raetia, on the Via Julia near Isinisca/Helfendorf
Production: Ayinger Gmoa Kultur e.V.
Venue: Brauereistadl Aying
Dates: July–August 2026
Patron: District Council President Thomas Schwarzenberger

Our Patron

District Council PresidentThomas Schwarzenberger

Ayinger Gmoa Kultur e.V. is delighted that District Council President Thomas Schwarzenberger has agreed to serve as patron for the 2026 theater production.

Through his patronage, he honors a project that brings together regional history, Bavarian culture, and community engagement. For the production*Ein Wirtshaus an der Via Julia*, this support is a special sign of public recognition.

The patronage underscores that this theater project is more than just a single evening of performances. It brings local history to life, brings people together, and enhances the cultural visibility of the community of Aying and the region.

Venue & Directions

Brauereistadl Aying

The Brauereistadl offers the ideal setting for a comedy that blends an open-air atmosphere, history, song, spirited banter, and Bavarian humor.

For the duration of the production, the area around the barn will be transformed into a Celtic village.

Visitor Information

Address
Siegertsbrunner Weg, 85653 Aying – across from the Biersee
Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/x8ydtda5adQgpCpCA

Directions & Parking
Take the A8 toward Salzburg, exit at Hofoldinger Forst, then continue toward Aying.
Continue along Münchner Straße and Untere Dorfstraße toward Biersee.

Parking is available behind the barn.
Please follow the signs. 

Food & Beverage
Food and drinks are available on site.

Getting There by Public Transportation
Take the S6 toward Kreuzstraße to Aying. From there, the Brauereistadl is about a 17-minute walk away.

Admission Times
Admission begins one hour before the performance starts.

Accessibility
The grounds are generally accessible to people with disabilities. However, depending on weather conditions, wheelchair access may be limited in some areas.

About Ayinger Gmoa Kultur e.V.

Ayinger Gmoa Kultur e.V. is dedicated to cultural engagement in and around Aying. Through theater productions, the “Nuancen” music festival, and “Young Stage”—the association’s children’s and youth division—it brings people of all ages together and brings culture to life in the local community.

With “Ein Wirtshaus an der Via Julia,” the association builds on its previous theater projects.
The play draws on a story from the community’s history and brings it to life anew in a work commissioned specifically for this production by Marcus Everding.

Contact & Press Inquiries

Ayinger Gmoa Kultur e.V.
Contacts: Alexander Brunner, Erich Leiter
Email: info@ayinger-gmoa-kultur.de
Phone: 0700 / 25 25 00 25