Pippi Langstrumpf – Schiller Theater, Berlin

About this event

This production of Pippi Longstocking is a commissioned children's opera by the Komische Oper Berlin, featuring music by Franz Wittenbrink and a libretto by Susanne Lütje and Anne X. Weber. The staging, directed by Dagmar Manzel in her directorial debut, brings Astrid Lindgren's beloved character to life with a colorful, child-friendly set design. The production is designed to appeal to the whole family, marked by high energy and imaginative sequences that capture the anarchic spirit of the original books. The creative execution relies heavily on physical comedy, vocal versatility, and engaging ensemble work, including the prominent use of the Komische Oper's children's chorus. The librettist duo, who received the Paul Abraham Prize from the GEMA Foundation for their work on this piece, successfully translated Pippi's cheeky and courageous nature into the musical theater format.

Cast & creative

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  Pippi Longstocking

  Devi-Ananda Dahm
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  Tommy

  Jan Polonek
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  Annika

  Evelyn Steinbrecher
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  Crook / Lady From The Children's Home

  Bernd Stempel
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  Vocalist

  Daniel Mandolini
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  Stage director

  Dagmar Manzel