Bocholt puppet theatre days

by Die Complizen

The three hens, Pünktchen, Feder and Latte, argue day in, day out, because each wants to be the prettiest in the coop. As they cannot agree, the three go to the king. Let him make a decision. "We'll hold an egg-laying contest, each of you lays an egg", decides the king. In this way, he wishes to compare the hens' inner qualities before making his decision. Find out what his verdict is, what the signpost has to sing, and how three hundred hands can transform your city into a kingdom in this captivating play.

When?
Sunday, 28 June 2026, 11 am and 1 pm

Where?
Lernwerk (Industriestraße 1, 46395 Bocholt)

Recommended age: 4 years and up

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by Figurentheater Köln A. Blaschke

Crackle! Fart! Roar! - When little Furzipups the dragon tries to breathe fire, it usually makes quite a racket, but not quite as planned. Yet all he wants is to finally be a proper dragon! Will he succeed? A dragon adventure for children aged 3 and up. This lively puppet show is based on the popular children's book by cult author and songwriter Kai Lüftner and promises a great adventure full of humour, surprises and interactive moments, directed by Andreas Blaschke of Figurentheater Köln.

When?
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 3 pm

Where?
Saal Wissing-Flinzenberg in Barlo (Barloer Ringstraße 48, 46397 Bocholt)

Recommended age: 3 years and up

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by Petra Albersmann Puppet Theatre

A beautiful queen, a magical mirror, a pretty girl and seven dwarfs: these are the ingredients for a winter fairy tale. Snow White is to die because she is more beautiful than the queen. She flees through the forest to the dwarfs. But her stepmother pursues the child and tries everything to get rid of her. Fortunately, the dwarves are there just in time. Eventually, Snow White accepts a poisoned apple. Can the seven friends help her once again?

When?
Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 3 pm

Where?
Alte Molkerei, (Werther Str. 16, 46395 Bocholt)

Recommended age: 4 years and up

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by the Hille Puppille Puppet Theatre

The hens Gertrud, Linda, Juanita, Heather, the twins Babsi and Susi, and the rooster Serge just can't seem to get to sleep. Outside, there's cleaning and scrubbing going on; the farmers are decorating the whole farmyard and singing Christmas carols, Babsi and Susi are singing along constantly, and the glow of the fairy lights reaches right into the furthest corner of the henhouse. So the chickens decide to celebrate Christmas themselves. They clean and decorate the barn, make presents, look after the newly hatched chicks, argue and make up. When they're finally done, there's a knock at the door. Standing at the door is a shivering, freezing goose, begging for shelter. "What an impertinence. You don't knock on Christmas!" Or do you? Of course, the chickens solve the problem in a wonderfully human way.

When?
Thursday, 3 December 2026, 3 pm

Where?
Biemenhorst Community Centre (Willi-Pattberg-Ring 2, 46395 Bocholt)

Recommended age: 4 years and up

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by the Marmelock Puppet Theatre

A turbulent weather fairy tale - loosely based on Frau Holle. With all the north winds, summer thunderstorms and winter gales! Get your umbrellas out and wrap up warm! The weather witch will conjure up downpours, lightning, storms and thunder for you. Constantly interrupted by the cheeky raven Emil, the spirited weather witch knows how to tell thrilling horror tales. Like the favourite fairy tale of the little raven, a tale of snow that ends with a violent thunderstorm. We meet the old cloud woman, who is well versed in the art of making snow. And we see two young women travelling through the time tunnel into the old lady's enchanted realm.
The cast includes two very different stepsisters: Marie and Marie-Luise, an imposing rooster, a humorous cloud, a strict mother, a hot oven, a gnarled tree, a rather cheeky raven - and the spirited weather witch.

When?
Monday, 15 February 2026, 3 pm

Where?
Alte Molkerei, (Werther Str. 16, 46395 Bocholt)

Recommended age: 4 years and up

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by the Allumette Puppet Theatre

An enchanting fairy tale based on the Brothers Grimm. To satisfy his pregnant wife's craving for rampion, the desperate husband steals the coveted vegetable from Frau Gothel's garden. This does not go
does not go unnoticed, and as punishment he must hand the child over to the sorceress immediately after the birth
. But the grown-up Rapunzel has no intention of remaining well-behaved and sweet, so the sorceress locks her away in a tower. Only a prince can still help her.
But "snip snap" the saving hair falls, the rescuer falls, and Rapunzel? She has
escaped, will she find her own happiness?
Here, the play becomes a living, soft, tactile picture book with almost life-size puppets on stage. In some scenes, the performer Ludmilla Stefanie Euler invites the audience to jump right into the adventure and take part in the action on stage.

When?
Sunday, 14 March 2027, 2 pm and 4 pm

Where?
Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Haus (Dinxperloer Str. 173, 46399 Bocholt)

Recommended age: 4 years and up

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by Die Complizen Puppet Theatre

A zany, hilarious play featuring one of the most endearing characters in German children's literature. Based on the book of the same name by Max Kruse. On the island of Titiwu, Professor Habakuk Tibatong teaches animals to speak. Then something unexpected happens: a huge iceberg washes up on the beach. Inside is an egg. The professor and his animals hatch it. Out hatches an Urmel. A sensation!
Through various interactive elements, children can immerse themselves in the story of the prehistoric Urmel. Accompanied by music, the play will be far more than just a puppet show!

When?
Sunday, 25 April 2027, 2 pm and 4 pm

Where?
LernWerk, Industriestraße 1, 46395 Bocholt

Recommended age: 4 years and up

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by the Blaues Hausen Theatre

An adventurous journey into the fascinating underwater world. For divers aged 4 and over. Volker loves being by the sea and collects things washed up on the shore. One day he finds a message in a bottle. And inside it, a real treasure map! So he dives down and sets off on a treasure hunt. In the sea, he meets Sandy the flounder, Papulos the seahorse dad and the crystal-clear disposable-bag jellyfish. But none of them know anything about the treasure. However, they do know who he could ask. So Volker plucks up all his courage and dives down into the darkness of the deep sea to seek advice from the wise octopus. And there, a big surprise awaits him...

When?
Friday, 18 June 2027, 4 pm

Where?
Alte Molkerei, (Werther Str. 16, 46395 Bocholt)

Recommended age: 4 years and up

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