MOMO: A Danced Story
Dance spectacle after Michael Ende at the Lessingtheater Wolfenbüttel
2026
About MOMO – A Danced Story
MOMO – A Danced Story — edition 2026
Two Performances at the Lessingtheater
The two evenings on September 5th and 6th, 2026, mark a highlight of the season's opening. The exact start times and intermission arrangements will be announced by the Lessingtheater during advance ticket sales.
Background to the Production
The detailed accompanying program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The focus is on the danced adaptation of Michael Ende's work, complemented by live music, atmospheric lighting and stage design, and choreographic language that appeals equally to children and adults.
Highlights MOMO – A Danced Story 2026
Programme MOMO – A Danced Story 2026
Planned Program 2026
Saturday, September 5th, 2026 — Premiere at the Lessingtheater
- Admission to the Lessingtheater Wolfenbüttel
- Performance of MOMO – A Danced Story of Time
- Multi-part dance spectacle with live music and stage design
- Intermission with drinks in the foyer
Sunday, September 6th, 2026 — Second Performance
- Second performance of the production
- Suitable for families, school classes, and dance theatre enthusiasts
Content Notes
- Adaptation based on the novel of the same name by Michael Ende (1973)
- Themes: Time theft, mindfulness, friendship
- Characters: Momo, the Men in Grey, Master Hora, the inhabitants of the amphitheater
- Age recommendation: 8 years and up
Exact start times, intermission details, and any introductory events are available from the Lessingtheater Wolfenbüttel box office and online at lessingtheater-wf.de.
Prices MOMO – A Danced Story 2026
Practical information — MOMO – A Danced Story
Location
Lessingtheater Wolfenbüttel, Harztorwall 16, 38300 Wolfenbüttel.
Dates
September 5th and 6th, 2026.
Getting There
Wolfenbüttel train station, 10 minutes on foot. A39 exit Wolfenbüttel-Nord, parking available in the city center.
Tickets
Advance booking at the Lessingtheater Wolfenbüttel box office and online at lessingtheater-wf.de.
Age Recommendation
Ages 8 and up.
A Story for All Ages
Michael Ende's novel MOMO, published in 1973 and translated into over 40 languages, is one of the most significant works of modern literature. The story of little Momo, who lives in a city on the edge of a Roman amphitheater and transforms people with her attentive listening, resonates particularly strongly with our accelerated world today.
Dance Theatre as a Universal Language
The adaptation into the language of dance opens up a new approach to the narrative. Where words lead to rational structures, dance captures the emotional depth and mystery of the book. The Men in Grey become menacing, mechanically acting figures, Master Hora, the guardian of time, embodies the dignity of silence, and Momo herself dances with a lightness that makes attentive listening visible.
Lessingtheater Wolfenbüttel as a Stage
As a community-oriented city theatre, the Lessingtheater am Harztorwall provides the ideal setting for sophisticated guest performances of this kind. The intimate stage situation allows dancers to enter into direct contact with the audience, making the production's message immediately tangible.
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