When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM and is expected to end around 3:45 PM.

Where will The Fisherman and His Wife be performed?

The performance takes place at the Bielefeld Puppet Theater – Dagmar Selje, Herforder Straße 5-7, 33602 Bielefeld.

What age is the theater piece suitable for?

The puppet theater piece is suitable for children aged four and older.

How much does admission cost?

The published ticket prices range depending on the category between 7.50 Euro and 11.50 Euro. The lowest listed price is 7.50 Euro.

How long does the performance last?

The event lasts 45 minutes and is announced for the young audience without an intermission.

Who is guesting with the piece in Bielefeld?

Theater Töfte is guesting with the production The Fisherman and His Wife.

The Fisherman and His Wife

Name: The Fisherman and His Wife
Start: 2026-10-24T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-24T15:45:00+02:00
Location: Bielefelder Puppenspiele – Dagmar Selje

A Fairy-Tale Stage Experience Beneath the Water Surface

When a fisherman has a special fish on the line, a story full of wishes, transformations, and surprising perspectives begins in the puppet theater. Theater Töfte is guesting with The Fisherman and His Wife at the Bielefeld Puppet Theater – Dagmar Selje. The 45-minute production is aimed at children aged four and older and opens a imaginative access to the fairy-tale material around Ilsebill and her fisherman.

A Grimm Fairy Tale from an Unusual Perspective

The story of the fisherman and his wife has been known to the audience for many generations: One wish follows the next, wealth and power grow – and in the end, there is almost nothing left. The production by Theater Töfte expands this well-known material with a second, equally fascinating world. Because the fish also has a beautiful wife, with whom he happily swims through the vastness of the sea.

Between Wishes and Abundance

Above the water surface, life becomes richer and more lavish, while it becomes colder and poorer below. This dramatic juxtaposition gives the puppet theater piece a clear, child-friendly imagery. Wishes, happiness, satisfaction, and the consequences of insatiable desire do not appear as abstract concepts, but as lively processes on stage.

Puppet Theater with Music and Atmosphere

Theater Töfte combines acting, puppet theater, and musical elements to create a sensuous production. The stage design, puppet handling, and lighting create a maritime fairy-tale world where the boundaries between coast, sea, and fantasy dissolve. The theater's acoustics support the immediate stage experience and create a concentrated theater atmosphere for children and accompanying adults.

A Guest Performance for the Whole Family

The directorial work of Katharina Speckmann and the years of experience of Theater Töfte give the performance a precise, poetic form. The audience reaction arises from a blend of humorous moments, fairy-tale tension, and a story that inspires reflection on satisfaction and the limits of always wanting more.

Conclusion: Experience Magical Theater Live

The Fisherman and His Wife promises a colorful puppet theater experience for children aged four and older. Families can expect an imaginative journey between the sounds of the sea, wish magic, and wise fairy-tale poetry. Those who want to experience puppet theater with music, strong images, and a comprehensible dramatic idea will find a special afternoon for the whole family at the Bielefeld Puppet Theater.