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The War of the Buttons
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A musical theater adventure for the whole family by Johanna Arrouas
In German and French language
Two French villages 100 years ago have been at loggerheads for generations, although nobody knows exactly why. It is the children who are fighting this battle. They regularly meet in the forest and fight each other. However, the fact that clothes are torn and buttons are cut off in the process infuriates the parents, who give the children a hard time about it. The gang of rascals must therefore show all kinds of ingenuity in order to continue the brawls.
The stage version, written by Johanna Arrouas, is based on the classic children’s book by Louis Pergaud and the iconic film version. Well-known chansons convey the French savoir vivre.
Recommended from 6 years
Program and cast
Director: Johanna Arrouas
Stage and costume: Christof Hetzer
Light: Alex Brok
Sound design: Martin Lukesch
The children from Longeverne and Velrans: Children's choir of the Vienna Volksoper
Marcel Lebrac, Lebrac's father: Peter Lesiak
Jeanne, Marie's mother: Julia Koci
Louis, the teacher: Nicolaus Hagg
Joseph, the gendarme: Florian Carove
Accordion and musical direction: Helmut Stippich
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