When does the performance take place?

The performance is planned for December 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Where will the play be performed?

It will be performed at T-Werk at Schiffbauergasse 4 E in Potsdam.

What age is the piece suitable for?

The recommended age is from 4 years.

How long does the performance last?

The duration is about 50 minutes.

How much is the admission fee?

The price for children's pieces at T-Werk is 7 euros for children; for adults, it is 9 euros. Deviations may occur depending on the booking.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

The foyer and wheelchair-accessible toilets are at ground level. Access to the theater hall is only partially wheelchair accessible.

A winter warmhearted theater morning full of humor, music, and Christmas magic

Name: Theater of Laughter presents: Pettersson receives Christmas visitors
Start: 2026-12-10T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-10T12:00:00+01:00
Location: T-Werk

A warm Christmas adventure on a small stage

With Pettersson receives Christmas visitors, a timeless children's book by Sven Nordqvist enters the pre-Christmas season. The production by the Theater of Laughter promises a loving stage experience for families that fills the theater atmosphere in Schiffbauergasse with humor, warmth, and fine puppetry.

When winter suddenly becomes an opponent

The story begins in frost: Pettersson and his cat Findus are stuck, the pantry is empty, and just before Christmas Eve, everything goes out of rhythm. It is precisely this tension that gives the piece its quiet suspense. What starts as an ordinary Christmas preparation develops into a small celebration of improvisation, neighborhood, and charity. For children, a clearly narrated fairy-tale world opens up; for adults, the poetic humor that has carried Nordqvist's characters for decades glimmers.

Puppetry, music, and the art of fine timing

The Theater of Laughter is known for its combination of puppetry and material theater, acting, and music. This mix also characterizes the charm of such family performances: Every movement counts, every glance, every acoustic nuance. The production thrives on precise dramaturgy, rhythmic play, and a visual language that creates much warmth with minimal means. Especially in children's and puppet theater, this creates a special closeness where the audience does not just watch but feels.

A Christmas classic with its own signature

Sven Nordqvist's original is among the most popular works of children's literature. Since 1984, the character of Pettersson has shaped German-speaking reading culture, and especially the story of the fateful Christmas Eve has found its fixed place in the family repertoire. The stage adaptation by Theater con Cuore describes the piece as a turbulent and heartwarming story about contentment, helpfulness, and Christmas; it also mentions a running time of about 50 minutes and a recommended age from 4 years. This creates a concentrated theater experience that remains suitable for children without losing poetic delicacy.

The venue T-Werk: A cultural location with atmosphere

The performance takes place at Schiffbauergasse 4 E in Potsdam, at T-Werk, an international theater and theater education center with its own performance space. The venue is known for children's, youth, and evening formats alike and provides the appropriate setting for a family-friendly morning performance. The access is well documented, and the access to the foyer and wheelchair-accessible toilets is at ground level, while the theater hall is only partially accessible. For visitors arriving by car, parking is available at the south entrance, but it is chargeable throughout the premises.

Why this morning is worth it

Pettersson receives Christmas visitors promises a warm, lively, and at the same time artistically reduced stage experience. Those who go to the theater with children experience a story that does not claim the magic of the pre-Christmas season but makes it visible: through play, music, figures, light, and immediate audience reactions. A visit is recommended for everyone who wants to experience Christmas in the theater not as kitsch but as a clever, touching, and humorous family event.