When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on 10/18/2026 at 4:00 PM at T-Werk Potsdam.

How long is Rapunzel?

The duration is about 40 minutes.

What age is the piece suitable for?

The piece is recommended for children aged 5 and older.

How much is the admission?

Admission costs 9 euros for adults, 7 euros for children, and 28 euros for families. An additional 1 euro applies at the box office.

Is the venue accessible?

T-Werk is only partially accessible. The foyer and wheelchair accessible restrooms are level access, but access to the theater hall is only conditionally barrier-free.

Are there parking facilities at the theater?

Yes, parking facilities are located directly at the South Entrance of T-Werk. Parking on the premises is subject to a fee.

Rapunzel unfolds poetic tension, music, and fairy tale magic at T-Werk Potsdam

Name: Rapunzel at T-Werk Potsdam: Kranewit Theater enchants in Autumn 2026
Start: 2026-10-18T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-18T18:40:00+02:00
Location: T-Werk

A fairy tale that begins to shine at T-Werk

With Rapunzel, Kranewit Theater presents a poetic object theater on stage at October 18, 2026 in T-Werk Potsdam, reinterpreting the Grimm classic: as a play of longing, voice, height, fall, and hope. The stage experience is aimed at children aged five and older, as well as adults who are drawn to a finely crafted theater atmosphere with live music and visually strong direction.

Object theater with music that breathes new life into the fairy tale

The tower, the distance, the song: These elements carry the production and condense into a quiet yet intense stage art. Kranewit Theater is known at T-Werk for touching and poetic productions with a distinctive visual language using simple materials like paper, wood, or wire. This is where the unique authority of this production lies: few means, great effect, precise character work, and a dramaturgy that does not merely illustrate the well-known fairy tale but requestions it.

Between pleasure, suffering, and the long path to freedom

Rapunzel sits in the high tower, guarded by Mother Gothel, while a young prince traverses the forest, drawn by the song of the captive. The piece tells of attraction and prohibition, of climbing and falling, of audacity and despair. Those who love puppet theater will experience a sensual condensation of the well-known material here: the acting works with voice, object, and musical rhythm, while the direction relies on humor and depth instead of mere nostalgia.

Made for families, but not just for children

With a duration of about 40 minutes and an age recommendation from 5 years, Rapunzel is ideal for families looking for high-quality children's theater. However, the production also appeals to adult audiences who recognize the actual power of free theater in the reduction: precise character direction, clear image compositions, and an atmosphere that creates closeness without trivializing the fairy tale. It is here that Kranewit Theater unfolds its special signature.

Venue with cultural profile: T-Werk Potsdam

T-Werk in Schiffbauergasse is considered a fixed entity in the free theater landscape in Potsdam. Its location at a cultural site, good connections, and long-term collaboration with Kranewit Theater create the right framework for this guest performance. Those arriving before the show will find parking at the South Entrance; however, access for people with limited mobility is only partially barrier-free. This practical information is as much a part of the theater visit as the anticipation of the performance itself.

Conclusion: A poetic fairy tale evening with fine stage magic

Rapunzel promises a compact, warmhearted, and simultaneously demanding stage experience at T-Werk Potsdam. The audience can expect puppet and object theater with live music, a clear fairy tale narrative, and that quiet intensity for which Kranewit Theater is known. Those who are enthusiastic about clever children's theater and visually strong productions should not miss this date.