Much earlier in nearby Salzburg, Austria, the Salzburg Marionette Theatre was founded in 1913 by Professor Anton Aicher and is world-famous. The Salzburg Marionette Theatre still continues the tradition of presenting full-length opera using marionettes in their own purpose built theatre until recently under the direction of Gretl Aicher. It performs mainly operas such as "Die Fledermaus" and "The Magic Flute" and a small number of ballets such as "The Nutcracker". The Salzburg Marionette Theatre productions are aimed for adults although children are of course welcome.