Lotta and the Vikings at AnStattTHEATER: Puppet Theater Enchants Straubing
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Bravery, Sea Sounds, and Puppets: Lotta Captures the Viking Ships
A fine stage experience for young explorers: At the 30th Straubing Puppet Theater Festival, Lotta, as a clever girl, sets sail – and demonstrates in a pointed production that courage and imagination can overcome any stagnation. In the concentrated theater atmosphere of the AnStattTHEATER, precise acting, poetic figure and object theater, as well as a captivating light and sound design merge into a great small stage.
Strong Story, Clear Dramaturgy
The plot follows Lotta’s secret journey on board a Viking ship: A girl at sea? The strongest of all Vikings, her father, disagrees – but Lotta's ideas save the crew from critical situations. The dramaturgy relies on stringent scene sequences, quick image changes, and pointed dialogues that intuitively engage children aged 4 and older while bringing a subtle smile to adults.
Stage Design in Motion
Ship planks become play space, fabrics become water and storm. With few, transformable objects, a suggestive stage design emerges, steering the imagination without overwhelming it. Warm wooden and fabric tones, accentuated by LED light, depict the journey through fog and northern lights – a sensory invitation to the eye and ear.
Character-Driven Puppetry
The direction emphasizes fine gestures and rhythmic sequences: Breathing marionettes, robust puppet action, flying props – the art of acting in small form unfolds great impact. Audience reactions are usually lively: Children laugh, call out to Lotta, and parents enjoy the timing and humor.
Made for Families
The production works with clear musical motifs and easily understandable language. The acoustics of the space support quiet moments as well as stormy waves. Thus, a compact, concentrated experience is created – ideal for the first theater visit.
Voices of Fans
On Facebook, a theater visitor writes: 'Great children's play with heart and humor – Lotta shows what the stage can do!'
Conclusion
A poetic journey full of playful joy: Lotta and the Vikings promises 50 dense minutes of theatrical happiness – clever, humorous, close to the audience. Be there and experience live how courage, imagination, and fine puppetry move an entire Viking ship.
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