MOMO at Consol Theater: Young stage art against the gray gentlemen
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Momo fights against the gray gentlemen
At the Consol Theater Gelsenkirchen, Michael Ende's timeless children's book classic transforms into a dynamic stage experience for children aged six and up. The performance on October 7, 2026 tells a story of friendship, imagination, and the precious time that people share together.
A story about stolen time
Momo lives on the outskirts of the city and possesses a special gift: she listens attentively to others. Together with Beppo, Gigi, and Franco, she enjoys games, stories, and those seemingly slow moments in which closeness is created. But then the gray gentlemen appear. With strange savings contracts, they steal people's time and turn it into cigars.
Humor, movement, and specially composed music
The production by the Consol Theater humorously and musically presents the adventurous storyline with great physical playfulness. Four actors guide us through a world where the city becomes more hectic, adults become more impatient, and children become increasingly lonely. Original music, dynamic play, and an imaginative stage aesthetic enrich the theater atmosphere into an immediate experience.
Drama with a contemporary core
Michael Ende's novel receives a clear dramatic contour in this stage adaptation. Directed by Andrea Kramer, it blends the fairy tale adventure plot with a societal question that directly affects families today: What happens when efficiency and time pressure drive out the space for listening, playing, and friendship?
The set design by Stefanie Stuhldreier, the dramaturgy by Sylvie Ebelt, and the music by Raimund Groß give the production a distinct artistic profile. The Consol Theater collaborates with the theaterkohlenpott in Herne. The production is supported by the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.
A theater visit for young viewers
The performance lasts about 50 minutes and is aimed at children aged six and up. Momo, Cassiopeia, and the gray gentlemen open up an imaginative approach to themes such as time pressure, courage, and solidarity for young audiences. At the same time, the story invites adults to reappreciate the value of shared time.
Conclusion: Time for a genuine stage experience
MOMO combines acting, music, and a strong story into a heartwarming children's theater. At the Consol Theater, the audience can expect a concentrated, humorous, and dynamic production about the power of friendship. Those who want to experience how Momo confronts the gray gentlemen and returns people's time should discover this stage experience live.
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