“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” That question echoes in the tale of Schneewittchen und die 7 Zwerge. Today, we’re not in a dark forest but in Berlin. We are experiencing a different kind of magic.
Schneewittchen und die 7 Zwerge enchants audiences with a fresh take on a timeless story. Theater Liberi presents “Schneewittchen”. It is a musical highlight for families. The show features fast-paced songs and lots of humor.
The familiar tale by the Brothers Grimm is dusted off. It is newly staged. Soul, pop, swing, and punk music fill the air. Well-trained musical performers sing powerfully. Energetic choreography enhances the catchy musical hits. The audience is visually transported. This is done by imaginative costumes and elaborate stage designs.
Every child knows the question about who is the fairest. One day the mirror answers “Schneewittchen”. The evil queen plots to get rid of the girl. But Schneewittchen escapes into the forest. She meets the seven dwarfs. They live hidden away from people. They guard an old secret. The daring prince seems to know about the dwarfs. Schneewittchen wants to discover their secret. She soon finds herself in an adventure. It revolves around a stolen magic potion.
But that’s not the only performance of Schneewittchen und die 7 Zwerge in Berlin. Galli Theater Berlin also presents Schneewittchen. This is an interactive theater experience for children.
The evil queen learns that Schneewittchen is more beautiful. She makes a plan. Schneewittchen finds a house. The lovable Siebenzwerg lives there. The stepmother finds Schneewittchen. A bitter fight breaks out. Only the prince can save Schneewittchen.
In Mitspieltheater, an actress tells a fairy tale. She transforms into different characters. Children witness the art of acting. They see role changes happen before their eyes. They listen and actively participate. They shout out their thoughts to the actress. She includes these ideas in the story. Children can even join in on stage. This creates an interactive play between the storyteller and the children.
The story of Schneewittchen und die 7 Zwerge continues. It finds new life on Berlin stages. It reminds us that even in the darkest forests or biggest cities, kindness and courage can triumph. It is against envy and evil.