What age is the performance suitable for?

The production is intended for children aged 4 and is also well-suited for families.

How long does The Little Witch last?

The performance lasts about 45 minutes.

How much is the admission?

Adults pay 9 Euros, children 7 Euros, and the family ticket costs 28 Euros. An additional 1 Euro is added at the box office.

Where does the performance take place?

At T-Werk in Schiffbauergasse 4 E, 14467 Potsdam.

Is T-Werk accessible?

T-Werk is only partially accessible. The foyer and wheelchair-accessible toilets are on the ground level, and access to the theater hall is only partially barrier-free.

How do I reach the theater by car or public transport?

By car, the routes go through Potsdam-Center and the Nutheschnellstraße. Parking is available directly at the South entrance, and parking on the premises is subject to a fee. Public transport goes from Potsdam Central Station by tram to Schiffbauergasse.

Enchanting puppet theater unfolds quiet magic and clever warmth at T-Werk Potsdam

Name: Compagnie HANDMAIDS presents: The Little Witch
Start: 2026-11-22T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-22T17:45:00+01:00
Location: T-Werk

A magical stage adventure for young and adult theater lovers

When the Compagnie HANDMAIDS brings Otfried Preußler's classic The Little Witch to the stage, poetic puppet theater meets a story full of wit, defiance, and warmth. In T-Werk Potsdam, a stage experience unfolds that appeals to the imagination as well as to an eye for fine dramatic nuances.

Between Walpurgis Night and Conscience

The little witch is only 127 years old, making her still far too young by witch standards to dance with the elders on the Blocksberg. This very desire to belong creates the tension in the production: From the childish longing to fit in emerges a quiet heroine's journey. The raven Abraxas, Aunt Rumpumpel, and the witch council form a puppet ensemble where fairy-tale comedy meets a clear moral core.

Puppet theater with precision and poetry

Compagnie HANDMAIDS works as an international free company with puppets, acting, and a sensitive visual language. This combination gives the performance its special theatrical atmosphere: the focus is not on loud effects but on craft finesse, cleverly directed staging, and immediate audience reactions. In a short duration of 45 minutes, the narrative condenses into a concentrated miniature about courage, self-assertion, and the art of not perceiving goodness as weakness.

A classic that shines today

The little witch belongs to those stories that connect generations. Its narrative works as a children's play and simultaneously as a subtle parable about rules, exclusion, and independence. Particularly in puppet theater, this material unfolds unique power: costume, set design, and the visible art of playing create that mixture of closeness and magic that makes good theater for children so enduring. For families, the evening offers an accessible yet poetic introduction to the world of theater.

T-Werk as a fitting stage

The T-Werk in Potsdam has been a solid address for free theater, puppet theater, and children's pieces for years. The venue in Schiffbauergasse offers a concentrated spatial experience where the audience's attention is completely focused on the stage. The location is well connected, the house has pointers for accessibility, and a clear ticket organization. This creates a framework that gives the guest performance of Compagnie HANDMAIDS the necessary tranquility and precision.

Conclusion

The Little Witch at T-Werk Potsdam promises a lively, finely crafted, and touching theater experience for children aged four and their companions. Those who want to engage with puppet theater filled with heart, attitude, and imagination should not miss this date.