Don Quijote – an opera from a suitcase
Musical theater for children by Katharina Schmauder and Levin Handschuh
Freely adapted from motifs by Miguel de Cervantes
For children aged 5 and up
Hof premiere/world premiere of the piano version
Want to be a real knight once in your life? With a horse, sword, and everything that goes with it?
That is Tuco’s big dream. So, together with his musical accompaniment, he immerses himself in the world of the legendary Don Quijote. Together with an imaginary squire, he escapes his gray everyday life and takes the children on a colorful journey to a castle. He plays the hero, fights a battle, and is taken prisoner. How will the story end?
Musical dramatic forms of storytelling for young audiences give children special access to the world and to culture in general. Children are curious and eager for new experiences. “Don Quijote” – an opera from a suitcase – offers a playful introduction to the world of theater. With wonderful music and singing, this exciting mini-opera about adventure, friendship, and the power of imagination transforms any location into an adventurous knight’s backdrop.
Duration: approx. 45 minutes
Cast:
Musical director: Amy Brinkman-Davis
Director: Zuzana Masaryk
Stage & Costumes: Lena Herpich
Dramaturgy & theater education: Zuzana Masaryk // Jasmin Sarah Zamani
Tuco/Don Quijote: Thilo Andersson
La Pianista/Sancho/Magician/Innkeeper: Amy Brinkman-Davis
All photos: (c) Aylin Kaip
More information and performance dates: https://www.theater-hof.de/spielplan/stuecke/detail/don-quijote
