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Ronja Räubertochter by Astrid Lindgren tells the story of Ronja, the daughter of the robber chief Mattis, who is born during a thunderstorm when a lightning strike splits Mattis Castle in two and the rival clan of Borka moves in. Instead of continuing her parents’ feud, Ronja befriends Birk, the son of her archenemy, and flees with him into the forest, where they experience freedom, nature, and independence.
The stage version at the Volksoper Wien, adapted by Stephan Lack and directed by Ruth Brauer-Kvam, tells the story as a musical adventure about friendship, reconciliation, and growing up. With Nordic-inspired music by Kyrre Kvam, Ronja’s journey becomes an atmospheric plea for courage, tolerance, and the strength to follow one’s own path, until in the end not only spring but also peace returns.
Recommended for ages 6 and up
Stage direction Ruth Brauer-Kvam
Bühnenbild & Illustrationen Monika Rovan
Choreography Florian Hurler
Costume design Alfred Mayerhofer
Lighting design Alex Brok
Videoanimation Roman Hansi
Dramaturgy Nina Moebius
Sounddesign Martin Lukesch
For all those who use a screen reader, a description of the visual aspects of the performance (set design, costumes...) follows here instead of the photo gallery.
The world of *Ronia, the Robber’s Daughter* is largely created through projections. Drawings are projected onto two large white walls—which taper toward the back from the center of the stage, resembling an open book—and onto panels that rise and lower, coming to life through animation: a starry sky, the forest, Mattisburg Castle, and many other settings. The projections look hand-drawn, resembling paper cutouts in some places. Animals, for example, are cut-out cardboard figures carried past the projection screen, casting large shadows. In some scenes, theatrical effects are added: snow falling from the ceiling or fog filling the stage. The costumes are imaginative and reminiscent of illustrations in a children’s book: heavy costumes for the robbers, while mythical figures such as the Graugnome, Wilddruden, and Rumpelwichte are portrayed in opulent, imaginative costumes.
Perfect, uplifting, beautiful: These are just some of the words the press used to describe the premiere of Ronja Räubertochter
With the world premiere of Ronja Räubertochter on 20 September 2026, a great adventure for the whole family comes to the stage of the Volksoper. Kyrre Kvam has composed a score filled with Nordic sounds and catchy melodies, while Ruth Brauer-Kvam directs the production. We spoke to her about her personal connection to the piece.
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