What age is The Little Witch suitable for?

The family piece is recommended for children from six years.

When does the performance take place?

The school performance begins on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 09:00 and ends at 10:10.

Where will The Little Witch be performed?

The performance takes place at Schauspielhaus Bochum, Königsallee 15, 44789 Bochum.

How much does admission cost?

For the morning performance, the regular price is 9 euros and the reduced price is 5 euros.

What themes does the piece convey?

The story sensitively addresses courage, independence, sense of responsibility, and the joy of finding one's own path.

Is the event suitable for school classes?

The date on December 16, 2026, is designated as a school performance in the schedule.

The Little Witch for Children

Name: The Little Witch
Start: 2026-12-16T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-16T10:10:00+01:00
Location: Schauspielhaus Bochum

Magical theater morning with the little witch in Bochum

On Wednesday, December 16, 2026, the Schauspielhaus Bochum invites children from six years old to a imaginative theater experience. The little witch begins at 09:00 and lasts until 10:10. The family piece based on Otfried Preußler tells of courage, independence, and the important question of what makes a good witch.

A curious heroine on her own path

The little witch lives with her raven Abraxas in a magical world full of adventures. Curious, brave, and full of determination, she seeks her own way. She does not simply follow rules blindly but examines for herself what is right and just. This child-friendly story encourages reflection while also providing plenty of wonder, excitement, and children's laughter.

Imagination, music, and lively acting

Director Paulina Neukampf stages the children's book classic as a family piece for Christmas time and beyond. An ensemble featuring Jing Xiang, Puk Brouwers, Karin Moog, Carla Njine, Sarah Grünig, Jost Grix, and Dario Scheffler brings the characters of the story to the stage. Bene Becker provides musical accompaniment as a musician.

Age-appropriate learning experience for children

The Schauspielhaus recommends the performance for children from six years old. The narrative conveys age-appropriate values such as independence, courage, sense of responsibility, and the joy of finding one’s own voice. Theater education will be accompanied by Lena Hilberger and Susanne Scheffler. Thus, the family experience combines entertainment with a valuable learning experience and shared time.

Practical information for families

The performance takes place at Schauspielhaus at Königsallee 15 in Bochum. The date on December 16 is designated as a school performance. For morning performances of the piece, regular ticket prices are 9 euros and reduced tickets are 5 euros according to the Schauspielhaus. The theater ticket additionally serves as a VRR travel pass for the round trip in fare zone 36 Bochum.

Conclusion: A theater visit full of courage and magic

The little witch offers children a diverse theater morning filled with imagination, music, and powerful thoughts about friendship, rules, and self-determination. Families and school classes experience a heartfelt story that incites curiosity and lingers long afterward. Those who love magical stage moments and child-friendly theater will experience a special family adventure in Bochum.