Name: Fritzi was there
Start: 2026-06-20T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-20T19:00:00+02:00
Location: DAS ZENTRUM - Internationales Jugendkulturzentrum Bayreuth e.V., Europasaal

A children's musical about courage, freedom, and friendship

With Fritzi was there, the Bayreuth Children's and Sparrows Choir brings a moving chapter of German history to the stage of the Europasaal at DAS ZENTRUM. The preliminary reporting announces a world premiere that retells the children's book bestseller by Hanna Schott as a musical: child-friendly, musical, and full of emotional power.

When history becomes stage art

At the center is a girl who stands for justice and solidarity during the days of the peaceful revolution in 1989. From a child's perspective, a narrative unfolds that connects historical memory with an immediate theater atmosphere. Music, singing, and acting intertwine, making the production a vivid stage experience with a clear dramatic focus.

A story with heart and attitude

The source material has long been established as a children's book and has also been adapted into other artistic forms. The strength of this material lies precisely in this: it translates political upheavals into personal experiences. On stage, the piece gains a special immediacy through choral energy, musical directness, and the strength of the young performers. Audience reactions are likely to be characterized by attention, empathy, and the desire to not only learn history but to feel it.

The Europasaal as a suitable venue

With the Europasaal at DAS ZENTRUM, the production finds a space that is ideally suited for cultural encounters in Bayreuth. Barrier-free accesses, a barrier-free restroom, wheelchair spaces, and inductive hearing systems create good conditions for an inclusive theater evening. The event is also designed to be family-friendly and appeals equally to children, teenagers, and adults.

Musical storytelling with timeless resonance

Those interested in children's and youth theater, musical theater, and historically aware productions will find here a piece with cultural depth. The mix of choir, acting, and scenic condensation promises an evening that does not teach but moves. This is precisely the special strength of this performance: it transforms memory into a shared experience.

Conclusion: Fritzi was there promises a touching, lively theater evening between music, history, and hope. Those who want to experience how young voices carry a great narrative with the audience in Bayreuth should mark this date.