Sasja und das Reich jenseits des Meeres

In the organizer's words:

by Frida Nilsson - translated from the Swedish by Friederike Buchinger

An imaginative theater experience for the whole family about friendship, courage and the magical power of play.

Where is the ruby castle? How high are the snow-covered three-rock peaks? Who are the winged harpies? And can death be outwitted? - A great adventure lies ahead of Sasja when he wakes up on the unknown beach: Death has kidnapped his mother on a shining ship and Sasja has bravely followed them across the sea - right into a wondrous realm. Here he meets Trine, a half-pig, half-human creature who becomes his friend and is so much fun to play with! In search of Sasja's mom, they cross the Misty Heath, where the Princess of Sparta joins them. The friendship between the three grows with every step. Finally, they reach Death's house - and Sasja discovers a world that is very different from what he had imagined: with cake, lots of games and someone already waiting for a big reunion ...

Swedish author Frida Nilsson is regarded as the new Astrid Lindgren. "Sasja and the Realm Beyond the Sea" was awarded the Luchs Book Prize in 2019 as the best children's book of the year. Director Jan Gehler brings the novel to the stage as a fantastic fairy tale that will captivate young and old alike.