Children’s theatre in Berlin
Children’s theatre in Berlin includes puppet shows, musical tales and plays to watch together as a family. Browse upcoming performances at venues such as ATZE Musiktheater and Figurentheater Grashüpfer, comparing age recommendations and performance languages before choosing a show.
459 shows and events
Christmas musical
A musical with a Christmas theme.
Play “Wolfswege”
Lupita tries to break a forest fairy’s spell, with possible help from a raccoon.
Dance performance “Mirabilia”
Dancers and live musicians explore a Baroque cabinet of wonders through contemporary dance and music.
Family opera “The Magic Flute”
Prince Tamino and Papageno face difficult ordeals to win their loves.
Puppet show “Knusper Knusper”
Families watch a theatre production presented in the format of puppet and object theatre.
Shadow play “The Little Tree”
Shadow theatre performance by Scuraluna Schattenbühne.
Dance piece “O je, Tannenbaum!”
A playful dance performance explores relationships and nature conservation in a Christmas setting.
Puppet show “Knusper Knusper”
The Christmas witch Befana meets Hansel and Gretel while preparing for her yearly journey.
Puppet show “Lotta Can Do Almost Everything”
Lotta sets out to find a Christmas tree when every tree in town has sold out.
Puppet show “Mr Squirrel and the First Snow”
Three animals who have never seen snow search for it in a theatre piece about friendship.
Puppet show “The Christmas Goose Auguste”
Peter saves his family's Christmas goose Auguste from an early end.
Play “Typen”
A play follows four boys navigating friendship, strength and what being cool means.
Puppet show “Frau Holle”
Puppet show retelling the fairy tale of two stepsisters who climb into a well.
Puppet show “Schneeschön und bitterkalt”
Mouse child Jakob discovers winter, snow and a festive celebration in this puppet show.
Interactive fairy tale “Emil Saves Christmas”
Emil helps Santa after a sleigh crash in a musical tale with audience participation.
Suitcase theatre “The Emperor’s New Clothes”
A suitcase theatre performance brings Andersen's tale The Emperor's New Clothes to the library.
Clown show “Hops & Hopsi”
Clown Hops and Hopsi explore Santa’s toy room, where objects vanish and a magic box croaks.
Puppet show “Knusper Knupser”
Christmas witch Befana meets Hansel and Gretel on her journey to deliver festive cheer.
Play “Little Red Riding Hood”
A girl carries treats to her grandmother, but a wolf distracts her along the way.
Play “Scheiblettenkind”
Stage adaptation follows a girl's journey through classism, shame and self-determination.
Play “The Snow Queen”
Gerda travels on a white reindeer to rescue Kay from the Snow Queen.
Puppet show “Das Fest im Tierhäuschen”
Four animal friends prepare a celebration, then defend their home against three intruders.
Play “Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste”
An actress, a goose puppet and a saxophonist tell a Christmas story together.
Musical tale “The Captain of Köpenick”
Marie tells her brother Wilhelm Voigt's story through a staged musical narrative about exclusion and obedience.