What age is The Little Witch suitable for?

The performance is recommended for children aged six and is designed age-appropriately.

When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on December 14, 2026, at 9 AM and is expected to end at around 10:10 AM.

Where will The Little Witch be performed?

The family play takes place at Schauspielhaus Bochum at Königsallee 15 in 44789 Bochum.

How long does the performance last?

The performance lasts about 70 minutes.

How much does admission cost?

For the morning performance of The Little Witch, the regular entrance fee is 9 euros per ticket.

What themes does the play convey?

The story addresses child-friendly themes of courage, independence, responsibility, friendship, and the search for one's own path.

The Little Witch for Children

Name: The Little Witch
Start: 2026-12-14T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-14T10:10:00+01:00
Location: Schauspielhaus Bochum

Magical Adventures with the Little Witch in Bochum

On December 14, 2026, the Schauspielhaus Bochum invites children from six years old to an imaginative theater experience. The family play The Little Witch by Otfried Preußler tells the story of courage, curiosity, and the important question of what makes a good witch.

A Charming Story about Courage and Self-Confidence

The little witch is 127 years old and thus still too young for the older witches to dance at Walpurgis Night on the Blocksberg. Nevertheless, she dares to go there with her broomstick. When she is discovered, she receives a special task: Within a year, she must prove that she is a good witch.

Together with her clever raven Abraxas, she sets out to learn the spells from the great witch's book. However, not everything goes smoothly. Her witchcraft causes surprising commotion and leads her to new challenges time and again.

Theater as a Child-Friendly Learning Experience

The production by Paulina Neukampf combines a well-known children's book story with important developmental themes. Children experience a heroine who questions rules, makes her own decisions, and gradually finds her voice. This strengthens the engagement with independence, responsibility, and fairness.

The age-appropriate performance is aimed at children from six years old. With a duration of about 70 minutes, it offers a suitable framework for a focused family experience and shared wonder. The production is educationally accompanied by Lena Hilberger and Susanne Scheffler.

Big Stage, Imaginative Characters, and Children's Laughter

On stage, the young audience meets the little witch, the raven Abraxas, the powerful Aunt Rumpumpel, and other fairy-tale figures. Music, costumes, and stage design create a lively world where curiosity, humor, and excitement come together.

The story provides families with discussion topics about good decisions, friendship, and the courage to follow one's own path. Thus, the theater visit becomes shared time filled with fun and emotional impressions.

Conclusion: A Fantastical Family Experience for Ages Six and Up

The little witch promises a heartwarming theater morning with magic, music, and a strong message. Families and school classes experience a child-friendly story about courage, development, and self-confidence live on the stage of the Schauspielhaus Bochum.