About

Märchenstückchen is a comedy in which four young people stumble through sixteen fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm. Kollektiv Gedankensprung performs it at GRENDTheater, Essen, on 19 December at 20:00.

What to expect

Text and music are by Judith “Meta” Loeffen, who also directs together with the ensemble.

The piece was created during an NRW stipend and looks at the brutality and absurdity of the fairy tales.

  • Guest performance by Kollektiv Gedankensprung
  • Four performers switch quickly between roles
  • Minimal set made of one suitcase
  • Songs sung a cappella
  • Also original compositions by Judith “Meta” Loeffen
  • Written for adults

Questions

When does Märchenstückchen – A Comedy Through the Fairy Tales of the Brothers start and end?

Märchenstückchen – A Comedy Through the Fairy Tales of the Brothers is on Saturday, 19 December 2026, 20:00 until 22:00.

Where is Märchenstückchen – A Comedy Through the Fairy Tales of the Brothers?

Märchenstückchen – A Comedy Through the Fairy Tales of the Brothers takes place at GRENDTheater, Westfalenstr. 311, Essen.

Is the piece suitable for children?

The description names it a comedy through the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm for adults.

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Getting there

GRENDTheater, Westfalenstr. 311, 45276 Essen, DE

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