Ronja Robber's Daughter

Astrid Lindgren's classic children's book tells the story of Ronja and Birk, two children who belong to warring clans of robbers. After initial mistrust, a deep friendship develops between them, which they must keep secret from their parents. Ronja and Birk flee to the forests, where they can live out their freedom but are also exposed to dangers and conflicts. After much turmoil, the formerly hostile clans eventually become friends, but are also confronted with the rejection of their children. Because Ronja and Birk no longer want to live as robbers.

Eight actors and musicians lead the audience into a mysterious world of gray gnomes and rumblings, enchanted forests and hellmouth. Against this imaginative background, the modern story of Romeo and Juliet in Robberland dramatizes the major theme of child detachment from parents. Ronja and Birk pursue their individual path to independence and develop the courage to stand by their feelings and decisions.

The live music with numerous songs, the live forest and animal sounds, the elaborate lighting effects and the often rough robber humor make for a colorful and exciting production.