The Grandmama in the Apple Tree

Kategorie Opera DOMINO-Rückblick
Alter 6+

Children's opera by Elisabeth Naske
Based on the children's book of the same name by Mira Lobe and Susi Weigel
Libretto by Theresita Colloredo
Premiere Vienna 2007

Musical Direction / Peter Leipold
Director / Markus Weckesser
Set Design / Mila van Daag

DOMINO – DomStufen-Festspiele for Children 2014

Andi's friends all have a grandma. Except Andi! So he invents his grandma, who lives in the apple tree behind the house. Now Andi can dream up all the adventures he experiences with his grandma. Then an old lady who depends on his help moves in next door. Andi soon realizes that he doesn't need an imaginary grandma at all. The children's opera "The Grandma in the Apple Tree" tells of the difficult steps on the path to taking on responsibility and leaving dream worlds behind.

Performances / July 13 to 26, 2014

Cast
Grandma Christina Khosrowi | Mother Marisca Mulder | Andi Daniela Gerstenmeyer | Mr. Säuerlich Marwan Shamiyeh | Mrs. Säuerlich / Balloon Seller Isabell Stüber Malagamba | Mrs. Fink Michaela Schneider | Father / Police Officer Laurence Meikle | Jörg / Sausage Man N.N.