3. Hohnstein Fairy Tale Sparkle — Märchenteppich Puppet Theater presents: "Sleeping Beauty"

In the chamber in the tower, the 13th fairy sits spinning. Threads of fate and fairy tales flow through her fingers. The spinning wheel hums, and the fairy begins to tell a story. “Once upon a time, there was a king and a queen who said every day, ‘Oh, if only we had a child!’—and yet they never had one...” She tells of the royal couple who, in days of old, forgot love and brought great suffering upon the people. And of a princess who curiously climbed the steps to the forbidden tower, of a hundred-year slumber, and of wonderful dreams. The fairy tells of a hedge of thorns, a brave prince, a long kiss, and many roses that suddenly bloomed... for with Sleeping Beauty, love awoke in the land.

loosely based on the Brothers Grimm
performed by Susa Ahrens

Duration: approx. 50 minutes
Suitable for ages 4 and up

The Märchenteppich puppet theater from Halle (Saale) has been delighting children and adults alike for many years with lovingly staged fairy tales and stories. With handmade puppets, imaginative sets, and a great deal of passion, they create performances that move the audience, make them laugh, and spark the imagination. Whether it’s traditional hand puppetry, marionettes, or shadow theater—every production invites you to immerse yourself in an enchanting world and experience the storytelling with all your senses.