Jim Knopf delights Donauwörth: A magical theater evening!

Jim Knopf delights Donauwörth: A magical theater evening!

The anticipation was great, and the expectations were not disappointed at the premiere of "Jim Knopf and Lukas the locomotive driver" on July 4, 2025 in Donauwörth. Under the direction of Christian Faul, the audience experienced a magical staging of Michael Ende's story when performing on the open -air stage. The story takes place in the idyllic Lummerland and takes the audience on an adventurous journey with the main characters Jim and Lukas.

The talented line -up consisted of a variety of young actors who delighted the audience with their skills. The performers include Lea Schick and Luisa Aumiller as Ms. Waas, Jürgen Koller as King Alfons of the quarter-twelfth and Ben Schick as Lord Arm. The other characters, such as the Emperor of China (Martin Hoser) and the Princess Li Si (Eileen Martens/Selin Kilincer), were able to captivate the audience.

an enthusiastic performance

The performance not only offers the opportunity to follow the adventure of Jim and Lukas, who go out into the world with their Lok Emma to free the princess Li si from the captivity of Ms. Mahlzahn, but also uses innovative stage technology. A moving locomotive on stage pulls the audience into history and ensures lively change of scene. In particular, the attention of detail of the staging and the dynamics of the performance were consistently evaluated by the audience.

"All performances are sold out," reports the open -air stage, which will experience a successful season by the end of the season. On Saturday, July 5, 2025, there will be another performance at 4 p.m. It is the first piece that the children's and youth group of the Theaterverein Donauwörth e. V. presented and after this positive premiere, the expectations for future performances are high.

an outlook on upcoming comedies

Not only "Jim Knopf and Lukas the locomotive driver" is on the program. From summer 2025, visitors can look forward to the Greek comedy "Lysistrata" by Aristophanes. The staging is entitled "Lysistrata - the war has to go!" And is adapted by Michaela Gösken. Ulrike Schwehofer will direct the direction and promises a rousing performance of women who do not give in to their men until the war ends.

The open -air stage on the Mangoldfelsen is barrier -free and offers an induction system for hearing -impaired visitors. This makes the performances accessible to everyone and shows that great attention is paid to Integration and diversity. Gift vouchers for the 2025 open -air season are also available and enable visitors to give their loved ones an unforgettable theater evening.

The imagination Michael Endes, underlined by the enthusiasm of the actors and the commitment of the entire team, makes the performance an absolute highlight. The staging brings child and youth theater work in Donauwörth to a new level and inspires young and old alike.

Further information on the planned performances and tickets can be found on the website of the open-air stage in Donauwörth: Freilichtbuehne-donauwoerth.de .

More about Michael Ende's art, which also shaped the figure theater, can be read in an interview with Anton Bachleitner, in which the cooperation between the two and the love of theater art is discussed: Kinderundjugendmedien.de .

For all theater lovers, the open -air stage in Donauwörth will continue to be a source of inspiration and cultural enjoyment.