Karlsruhe, Germany
marotte Theater is a professional puppet and figure theatre in Karlsruhe, one of the leading venues of its kind in southwest Germany. It stages productions for children and adults alike, ranging from classic fairy tales to contemporary pieces. The ensemble is known for its inventive stagecraft, combining puppetry with live acting and music.
in 4 days
A theatre show for children aged 4 and up about Rocky the raccoon, who always wants to be the boss - until the apple cake disappears and Manuel becomes the sheriff.
A 40-minute children's theatre show for ages 3 and up about a little dragon who can't breathe fire - only smoke and the occasional loud fart. Performed by Sebastian Kreutz at marotte Theater in Karlsruhe.
A theatre show for children aged 4 and up at marotte Theater in Karlsruhe - a clever little mouse bluffs her way through the forest using a monster she made up. But what if the Gruffalo is real?
Five improvisers from four countries share one stage with no script and no plan - what unfolds is different every time. Performed in easy English, accessible to non-native speakers.
Two fully improvised shows in one evening at marotte Theater in Karlsruhe: the wordless "The Silent Play" and the raw "Acting with Honesty" - both in Easy English, both directed by international improv artists.
A children's theatre show based on the Pettersson and Findus stories - 50 minutes about a camping trip that gets derailed by a flock of nosy chickens.
A theatrical adaptation of Astrid Lindgren's beloved Michel, full of humour and warmth, for children aged 5 and up.
A theatre show for children aged 5 and up, based on the Pettersson and Findus stories - a fox has stolen a chicken, and Findus has a cunning plan to deal with it.
A 40-minute theatre show for children aged 3 and up, following little polar bear Lars on his first big adventure after drifting out to sea alone on an ice floe.
Improtheater Karlsruhe's Sommerfest 2026 brings a premiere fantasy improv show to the stage, with the plot invented live in the moment based on audience ideas.
A children's theatre show for ages 3 and up about a little dragon who can't breathe fire - only smoke and the occasional loud fart. A funny, warm-hearted story performed at marotte Theater in Karlsruhe.
A gentle theatre show for toddlers and young children about a penguin named Pit, who grows up on the ice and eventually leaves the family nest. Suitable from age 3, running 40 minutes.
A 40-minute theatre show for children aged 3 and up, following little polar bear Lars as he drifts out to sea on an ice floe and discovers the world for the first time.
A theatre show for children aged 3 and up at marotte Theater in Karlsruhe - polar bear Lars rescues the puppy Nanuk and the two go on an adventure to find his mother.
A theatrical adaptation of the mischievous Olchi family - messy and smelly characters living in chaos. A hilarious children's show for ages 5 and up.
A children's theatre show for ages 4 and up about cow Lieselotte, who turns her jealous rivalry with postman Heiner into a lasting friendship. Running time is 45 minutes.
A musical fairy tale for children about Peter, who understands the language of animals and must face a wolf. This story features Prokofiev's music and introduces young audiences to orchestral instruments through adventure and learning.
Two improv groups from Karlsruhe - tbd and Gegenteil von Hund - share the stage with two distinct formats: the classic long-form Harold and the music-driven "Your Song, Our Story".