When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on Wednesday, 22.07.2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

What is the admission price?

Adults pay 25.00 euros. Children pay 18.00 euros, with Bochum holiday pass 15.00 euros.

Who is the piece suitable for?

The event is aimed at young and old and explicitly invites parents, grandparents, and children to participate together.

Where is the venue located?

The venue is Calvero's Salon Magic Theatre at Wittener Straße 60 in 44789 Bochum.

Are there any indications on the duration?

The event is announced as a one-hour program from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

A Magic Dragon Awakes: Family Theatre Full of Fantasy and Magical Proximity

Name: The Legend of the Magic Dragon
Start: 2026-07-22T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-22T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Calvero´s Salon-Zaubertheater

A magical family afternoon full of wonder at Calvero's Salon Magic Theatre

With The Legend of the Magic Dragon, a lovingly staged theatrical experience opens in Bochum, blending storytelling theater, magic, and interactive fantasy. Manuel Rittich leads as an actor and magician through a story that not only entertains the audience but draws them right into the action.

When a key becomes an adventure

In the new magic theater, Manuel discovers a mysterious old key while tidying up. What begins as a casual find unfolds into an exciting theater adventure centered around a mysterious book and a dragon that is meant to grow and take shape. The dramaturgy relies on curiosity, surprise, and immediate audience engagement.

Between live action reading and magical music box

The event combines a live action reading with many shared moments. Children, parents, grandparents, and all those young at heart will be directly involved in the action. This is precisely the strength of this production: it does not play from a position of superiority, but at eye level with its audience.

A theater space that transforms

Calvero's Salon Magic Theatre is regarded as the oldest magic theater and magic museum in Germany. The atmosphere of the house, with its salon-like intimacy, makes the stage experience feel particularly intense. When the room is transformed into a dragon salon, a mixture of nostalgia, illusion, and vibrant theater art emerges, captivating both young and old visitors alike.

Dramaturgy for children that engages adults

The production focuses on imagination, togetherness, and collaborative puzzling. This is more than mere entertainment: the stage becomes a place of encounter where magic functions not as a trick but as a form of storytelling. It is precisely this connection between acting, magic, and audience reaction that gives the format its charm.

Conclusion: An afternoon that ignites curiosity

The Legend of the Magic Dragon promises a warm-hearted, imaginative, and lively stage experience for the whole family. Those who love stories that transform before the audience's eyes should not miss this date in Bochum. A visit is worthwhile for everyone who wants to experience theater as wonder, play, and shared discovery.