Neeweißnicht and Rosenrot at AnStattTheater: Subtle puppet art enchants Straubing

Poetic puppet theater for the whole family: Neeweißnicht and Rosenrot conquers Straubing

The award-winning puppet theater from Theater Zitadelle in Berlin retells the Grimms' fairy tale: witty, heartwarming, and with lovingly crafted figures. A stage experience for people aged 5 and up – in the intimate theater space of the AnStattTheater in the Old Slaughterhouse Straubing.

Reinterpretation with soul: Fairy tale meets present

Rosenrot looks back on her childhood, a dwarf lives in the garden, and Bärtram – a prince with learning needs – turns the world upside down. The production combines clear dramaturgy with fine linguistic humor. The fairy tale Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot remains recognizable while gaining a fresh perspective on questions like: Who owns the world, and who is actually the bear?

Direction, performance, and stage art in a small space

Directed by Daniel Wagner, performed by Anna Wagner-Fregin: Precise timing, confident character guidance, and a dense theater atmosphere characterize the evening. The set design by Ralf Wagner and the poetic puppets by Mechtild Nienaber unfold their magic in the clearly structured lighting mood – each scene looks like an open picture book.

Sensual details: Costumes, acoustics, light

Well-crafted costumes by Ira Storch-Hausmann, pinpoint light accents, and a gentle acoustic – thus creating an immersive family experience. Children laugh at clever punchlines, while adults discover subtexts about self-confidence, consideration, and solidarity. Audience reaction: concentrated astonishment, followed by hearty applause.

Outstanding quality

The production was awarded the Ikarus 2023 by the youth jury – a quality seal for outstanding theater art for children and young people.

Conclusion

An hour-long, compact puppet theater with high artistic precision. Straubing experiences finest acting art in a small format – approachable, humorous, touching. Secure free tickets and experience the poetic power of puppet theater live.

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Sources:

• City of Straubing – Figurative Theater Festival (official festival page)
• Theater Zitadelle – Page for Neeweißnicht and Rosenrot
• Viersen – Program announcement with details on duration and team
• City of Straubing – Old Slaughterhouse / AnStattTheater (venue)
• Bavarian Forest – Event entry for Straubing Figurative Theater Festival