When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM and lasts about 50 minutes.

Where is The Selfish Giant performed?

The performance takes place at Bielefelder Puppenspiele – Dagmar Selje, Herforder Straße 5-7, 33602 Bielefeld.

What age is the puppet theater suitable for?

The production is suitable for children aged four and up.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular price for a children's ticket is €10.50. Discounts and other price tiers are available.

Who directs the production?

The direction is by Kai Büchner. Kirsten Roß plays and animates the characters; the stage design is by Michael Hepe.

How long does the performance last?

The performance lasts about 50 minutes.

The Selfish Giant: Poetic Puppet Theater Full of Music, Humor, and Heart

Name: The Selfish Giant
Start: 2026-10-11T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-11T15:50:00+02:00
Location: Bielefelder Puppenspiele – Dagmar Selje

A Giant Discovers His Heart

On October 11, 2026, a magical garden opens at the puppet theater of Bielefeld Puppenspiele: Tales & Puppets Figurentheater brings Oscar Wilde's classic The Selfish Giant to the stage. The child-friendly production combines puppetry, humor, and music into a poetic stage experience for the whole family.

A Garden Behind High Walls

Every afternoon, the children play in the beautiful garden of the giant. But when the homeowner returns, he chases the children away and builds a high wall. From that moment on, spring does not come: cold, snow, and ice cover the stage. Only the encounter with the children sets in motion a touching transformation.

Puppetry with Poetry and Music

The production tells Oscar Wilde's fairy tale with clear dramaturgy and great closeness to the young audience. Kirsten Roß animates the characters and makes the transformation of the selfish giant immediately tangible. The stage design by Michael Hepe creates a changeable play space between an enchanted garden and a frosty winter landscape; the character work brings the fairy-tale world to life.

A Classic About Sharing and Humanity

Oscar Wilde's fairy tale, created in 1888, has not lost any of its relevance. At its core are the power of community, the joy of sharing, and the possibility of change. The child-friendly acting translates these themes into strong images, humorous moments, and a warm theatrical atmosphere.

For Children Aged Four and Up

The approximately 50-minute performance is aimed at children aged four and up and guides them through the story with an understandable, imaginative visual language. In the theater hall of Bielefeld Puppenspiele, which has around 100 seats, there is a direct closeness between the stage and the audience – ideal for curious young theatergoers.

Conclusion: The Selfish Giant promises a poetic puppetry experience with music, humor, and a touching message. Those wishing to discover strong feelings in a small stage space with children will experience a story of friendship, compassion, and the magic of an open heart here.