Der Krieg der Knöpfe 12. January 2025

Two French villages 100 years ago have been at loggerheads for generations, although nobody knows exactly why. It is the children who are fighting this battle. They regularly meet in the forest and fight each other. However, the fact that clothes are torn and buttons are cut off in the process infuriates the parents, who give the children a hard time about it. The gang of rascals must therefore show all kinds of ingenuity in order to continue the brawls.

The stage version, written by Johanna Arrouas, is based on the classic children’s book by Louis Pergaud and the iconic film version. Well-known chansons convey the French savoir vivre.

Recommended from 6 years

Cast

Stage direction: Johanna Arrouas
Bühne und Kostüm: Christof Hetzer
Video: Roman Hansi
Lighting design: Alex Brok
Sounddesign: Martin Lukesch

Marcel Lebrac, Lebracs Vater: Peter Lesiak
Jeanne, Maries Mutter: Julia Koci
Louis, der Lehrer: Nicolaus Hagg
Joseph, der Gendarm: Florian Carove
Akkordeon und musikalische Leitung: Helmut Stippich
Gitarre: Andrea Wild

Photos and Videos

Nicolaus Hagg (Louis, der Lehrer), Kinderchor der Volksoper Wien

Kinderchor der Volksoper Wien, Nicolaus Hagg (Louis, der Lehrer)

Helmut Stippich (Akkordeon), Florian Carove (Joseph, der Gendarm), Julia Koci (Jeanne, Maries Mutter), Nicolaus Hagg (Louis, der Lehrer), Peter Lesiak (Marcel Lebrac, Lebracs Vater)

Kinderchor der Volksoper Wien, Andrea Wild (Gitarre), Peter Lesiak (Marcel Lebrac, Lebracs Vater)

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