Recommended for young audiences

Ronja Räubertochter

by Astrid Lindgren, A Family Show with Music
Adapted for the stage by Stephan Lack
Music by Kyrre Kvam
Musical arrangements and orchestration by Keren Kagarlitsky

In German language

Based on Astrid Lindgren’s beloved children’s novel Ronja Räubertochter (Ronia, the Robber’s Daughter), the Volksoper presents an exciting musical adventure for the whole family. High up in Matt’s Fort, deep in a mysterious forest, Ronia grows up brave, curious, and free. Surrounded by rival bands of robbers and enchanted forest creatures, she discovers not only the power of nature but also the courage to follow her own path. When she meets Birk, the son of a rival robber chief, an extraordinary friendship begins—one that challenges long-standing feuds and changes both of their worlds. With memorable songs, thrilling adventures, and touching moments, this production tells a timeless story of friendship, freedom, and growing up. Humorous scenes alternate with heartfelt emotions, creating a musical theatre experience that will captivate audiences of all ages.

Duration: 1h30 | Age: 6+ | Intermission: No

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Max und Moritz

A Ballet Comedy after Wilhelm Busch by Edmund Gleede

The irrepressible rascals Max and Moritz are finally back on the Volksoper stage! Bursting with energy and armed with a healthy dose of mischief, they dance their way through this popular ballet, playing pranks on Widow Bolte, Tailor Böck, Teacher Lämpel, and all the other colourful characters—set to the sparkling music of Rossini.

Duration: 2h15 | Age: 6+ | Intermisson: Yes

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Die Zauberflöte
(The Magic Flute)

Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

In German language with German and English surtitles

The story of The Magic Flute begins like an adventure: a prince rescues a princess from a dark ruler, accompanied by a birdcatcher and magical devices. But the boundaries between good and evil, light and dark become blurred and the characters are far more complex.

In Lotte de Beer’s production, the opera remains a beautiful, magical fairytale. At the same time, however, she seeks an emotional anchor for the story – someone who draws the audience into the narrative. "For me, The Magic Flute has a lot to do with growing up," she says, "which is why a young person invites us into their world of imagination. Imaginatively animated videos open a path into this world." This gives rise to fantastical, striking, unsettling, and captivating places and spaces, where Mozart and Schikaneder’s fable is told in all its complexity.

Duration: 2h45 | Age: 9+ | Intermission: Yes

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Hänsel und Gretel

Opera by Engelbert Humperdinck

In German language

Every child knows the story of the brother and sister Hansel and Gretel, who are trapped in the forest by the evil Witch. At the Volksoper, Humperdinck's dreamlike music and the fairytale-like production have enchanted many generations - even today, no one can escape the magic of this opera, young or old!

Duration: 2h | Age: 6+ | Intermission: Yes

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Aschenbrödels Traum
(Cinderellas Dream)

Fairytale operetta by Martina Eisenreich and Axel Ranisch

In German language with German and English surtitles

The fairy tale of Cinderella, the wicked stepmother, and the stepsisters is well known. However, what many people don’t know is that the famous “Waltz King” Johann Strauss also worked on a ballet based on this fairy tale, which is now largely lost. Axel Ranisch and Martina Eisenreich are now creating a completely new fairy-tale operetta that connects past and present. The story moves from Vienna in 1899 to present-day Vienna. The creation of the ballet, its plot, and a modern, unconventional Cinderella story form a fantastic journey — one that speaks of self-discovery and emancipation, as well as creativity and the power of imagination. Martina Eisenreich’s music captures the spirit of Johann Strauss while also creating a new musical world.

Duration: 2h30 | Age: 9+ | Intermission: Yes

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My Fair Lady

Musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe

In German language with English surtitles

Eliza Doolittle works as a simple flower girl on the streets of London. Professor Higgins wants to turn her into a fine lady of British society by teaching her to speak perfectly. But what does this unfamiliar new life do to Eliza's feelings, and is the rise to a new social class really that easy?

Duration: 2h30 | Age: 9+ | Intermisson: Yes

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Der Krieg der Knöpfe

(The War of the Buttons)

A Musical Theatre Adventure for the Whole Family by Johanna Arrouas

In German language 

Der Krieg der Knöpfe (The War of the Buttons) is a classic of children's and young adult literature. At the Volksoper, the story is transformed into a lively musical theatre production featuring young performers from the Children’s Choir, with French chansons providing an authentic atmosphere. The story is set in France more than a hundred years ago, where two neighbouring villages are locked in a long-standing feud. Even the children of the villages fight one another, despite no longer knowing the reason behind the original dispute. As the story unfolds, however, it becomes clear that friendship and solidarity are far more important than any conflict.

Duration: 1h15 | Age: 6+ | Intermisson: No

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