Elisabeth Naske
Der Wunschpunsch
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Der satanarchäolügenialkohöllische Wunschpunsch

Familienoper in zwei Akten nach dem gleichnamigen Buch von Michael Ende

Libretto von Theresita Colloredo

Ab 6 Jahren | in deutscher Sprache mit Übertiteln

Description

Professor Beelzebub Irrwitzer is a dreadful sorcerer and poisoner, who takes pleasure in causing a lot of destruction in nature. But his devilish client is not at all satisfied with him this year, far too few Evil deeds, finds Maledictus Made, the devilish messenger. Therefore, at midnight, Irrwitzer’s time will run out, unless he quickly manages to secure a few more disasters in the world. Now only the satan-archaeo-lying-alcoholic Wish Punch can help him, which at the stroke of midnight turns all good wishes into their opposite. However, Irrwitzer only has half of the parchment containing the recipe; the other half is with his aunt, Tyrannja Vamperl, who happens to be visiting. She has exactly the same problem, and so both are now brewing the highly dangerous Wish Punch. Fortunately, Tomcat Maurizio and Crow Krista recognises the danger and they jointly take up the fight against the two villains, even though they initially do not like each other at all. But time is running out and the task is difficult.

The composer Elisabeth Naske is among the most renowned composers in the field of opera for children. From the fantasy book "Wunschpunsch" by Michael Ende (1989) she has created one of the most performed family operas, with both eerie-demonic and uproarious scenes. The stylistic range of the music extends from aria, recitative, and dance in classical opera through jazz and swing elements to contemporary musical theatre.

Reference to sensory stimuli: The performance includes rapidly changing lighting or strobe effects.

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cast

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    The Night of Wishes: Beelzebub Preposteror
    The Night of Wishes: Beelzebub Preposteror and Maledictus Maggot
    The Night of Wishes: Beelzebub Preposteror and Maledictus Maggot
    The Night of Wishes: Beelzebub Preposteror and his aunt Tyrannia Vampirella
    The Night of Wishes: Beelzebub Irrwitzer
    The Night of Wishes: Aunt Tyrannia Vampirella
    The Night of Wishes: Beelzebub Preposteror and his aunt Tyrannia Vampirella
    The Night of Wishes: Krista Scribble and Maurizio di Mauro
    The Night of Wishes: Krista Scribble and Maurizio di Mauro
    The Night of Wishes: Beelzebub Preposteror and his aunt Tyrannia Vampirella
    The Night of Wishes: Beelzebub Preposteror and his aunt Tyrannia Vampirella
    The Night of Wishes: Krista Scribble and Maurizio di Mauro
    The Night of Wishes: Krista Scribble,  Maurizio di Mauro and Saint Sylvester’s Eve

Events and tickets

October 2025

25 / 10
Der Wunschpunsch
Elisabeth Naske
Sat, 3.00 PM to 4.20 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3

Premiere

Reference to sensory stimuli: The performance includes rapidly changing lighting or strobe effects.

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30 / 10
Der Wunschpunsch
Elisabeth Naske
Thu, 11.30 AM to 12.50 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3

Reference to sensory stimuli: The performance includes rapidly changing lighting or strobe effects.

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November 2025

01 / 11
Der Wunschpunsch
Elisabeth Naske
Sat, 6.00 PM to 7.20 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3

Reference to sensory stimuli: The performance includes rapidly changing lighting or strobe effects.

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