When does the premiere take place?

The premiere is on 27.11.2026 at 18:00 in the Schauspielhaus Bonn.

Where will the play be performed?

It will be performed at the Schauspielhaus, Theaterplatz, Am Michaelshof 9, 53177 Bonn-Bad Godesberg.

Is the venue accessible?

The Schauspielhaus is accessible. There are designated wheelchair spaces and accessible restrooms.

How do I get there by public transport?

Arrival by light rail and bus is quite feasible. The ticket is valid as a travel card in the VRS network on the day of the event.

Are there parking options?

Yes, for visitors to the Schauspielhaus, discounted parking is available at the Q-Park Fronhofer Galeria.

How much does a ticket cost?

A specific ticket price was not clearly mentioned in the verified sources.

A colorful adventure about courage and home at Theater Bonn

Name: The Wizard of Oz
Start: 2026-11-27T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-27T21:30:00+01:00
Location: Schauspielhaus

A fairytale theater evening between Kansas and the Emerald City

With The Wizard of Oz, Theater Bonn will present a family play starting November 27, 2026, that has been one of the strongest stage materials in pop culture for generations. The Bonn production, based on Lyman Frank Baum, directed by Nick Hartnagel, takes Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Lion into a world that shimmers with fantasy, political allegory, and tender longing.

A journey that is bigger than a fairytale

The story itself unfolds that rare blend of adventure, warmth, and depth of thought that characterizes good theater. A tornado tears Dorothy from the ordinary and hurls her into a land full of witches, wonders, and challenges. There, the children's classic transforms into a stage experience about home, belonging, and the courage to confront one's own desires. Theater Bonn emphasizes the timeless core of this story: friendship, self-assertion, and the search for a place where one feels at home.

Dramaturgy with a double bottom

Nick Hartnagel's version relies not only on fairytale magic but also on the historical and societal readability of the material. The story of Oz has been read repeatedly as a political allegory, a mirror of capitalism, inequality, and American expansion. This is where its enduring fascination lies: the fairytale shine remains, yet underneath, a dramaturgy works that raises questions of power, longing, and identity. For young audiences as well as for adult theatergoers, this creates a multifaceted play that seduces with ease and resonates intellectually.

Characters that remain in memory

The journey along the yellow brick road thrives on its iconic characters. The Scarecrow seeks wisdom, the Tin Woodman a heart, the Lion courage. These wishes are simply formulated and precisely for that reason so touching. On stage, this creates an emotional togetherness that combines the tone of a classic family piece with the precision of modern acting. Those who love a good theater atmosphere can expect scenic images that weave fantasy, music, lighting mood, and rhythm of play into a colorful whole.

Theater Bonn as a venue with history

The Schauspielhaus in Bad Godesberg provides a traditional setting for this. The venue is accessible, yet it is a historic building with limited accessibility. For visitors with mobility restrictions, special wheelchair spaces and accessible restrooms are available. Parking options can be found nearby at the Kurpark, and Theater Bonn also offers discounted parking at the Q-Park Fronhofer Galeria for the Schauspielhaus. Arriving by bus and train is also comfortable, as the ticket serves as a travel card in the VRS network on the day of the performance.

Conclusion: A family classic with heart, attitude, and stage magic

The Wizard of Oz promises an evening in Bonn that will leave children in awe and remind adults of the quiet power of theater. Between transformation, longing, and departure, a vibrant stage experience emerges that is more than a nostalgic fairytale hour: it is a plea for courage, friendship, and the value of finding one's way home. Those who experience this premiere live will discover Oz not just as a world of fantasy but as a mirror of their own wishes.