When does Pollicino take place at Consol Theater?

The event takes place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Where will Pollicino be performed?

The performance will take place at Consol Theater, Bismarckstraße 240, 45889 Gelsenkirchen.

How much does admission cost?

The regular admission costs 10 euros. A reduced ticket costs 7 euros.

What is Pollicino about?

The children's opera tells the story of Pollicino, the youngest of seven brothers who saves his family from great danger with attention, courage, and resourcefulness.

What can families expect musically?

Families will experience a mix of concert and theater with a narrator, folk, lyrical, dance-like, and grotesque musical elements.

How can tickets or information be requested?

Reservations and information are available at the phone number 0209 9882 282.

Fairy Tale Music Journey: Pollicino Provides Families in Consol Theater with Special Magic

Name: Pollicino - Henze One Hundred
Start: 2026-11-01T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-01T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Consol Theater

Pollicino: Fairy Tales, Music, and Courage at Consol Theater

An exciting family experience awaits children and adults on November 1, 2026, at the Consol Theater Gelsenkirchen. Hans Werner Henze's children's opera Pollicino combines a fairy tale storyline, lively music, and theatrical storytelling into a unique journey between concert and theater.

A little hero with great attention

The spotlight is on Pollicino, the youngest of seven brothers. After their parents leave their children in the forest, an adventurous path full of dangers begins. The siblings get lost and fall into the hands of an ogre. With attention, courage, and resourcefulness, Pollicino manages to save his brothers.

When music tells stories

The production moves from one musical station to the next. A narrator ties the story together while the music expresses much on its own. Folk, lyrical, dance-like, and grotesque sounds bring the fairy-tale world to life and make the darker sides of the narrative audible.

Child-friendly music theater with educational value

Pollicino offers young audiences an age-appropriate access to classical music, opera, and theater. Children experience how sound, language, and movement jointly shape a story, generating fun in learning, curiosity, and a learning experience that stimulates imagination, attention, and collective listening.

The work was created in 1980 for a festival in Montepulciano and was premiered there with children and adolescents. Scholarly contributions to children's music theater classify Pollicino as participatory music theater that combines artistic ambition with cultural participation and social education.

Part of the Henze100 Festival

The event is part of the cross-city festival Henze100, which takes place in celebration of Hans Werner Henze's 100th birthday in 2026. Cultural organizers from Bottrop, Essen, Gelsenkirchen, Münster, and Recklinghausen will present Henze's work in various programs. The focus is on intergenerational dialogue and the interaction of young ensembles with established actors in the region.

An evening for shared time

The Consol Theater is a venue with a special emphasis on cultural education and social interaction among different age groups. Families experience children's laughter, wonder, and shared time in an atmosphere that opens access to music theater.

The family experience combines excitement, musical diversity, and a strong story about togetherness. Those who wish to discover fairy tales, theater, and music together will experience a special evening with Pollicino at Consol Theater Gelsenkirchen.