Rumpelstiltskin in the Garden of Remembrance: Puppet Theater for Families in Duisburg

A fairy tale that shines in the open air

With Rumpelstiltskin, the Theater Anna Rampe brings a puppet theater for children aged 4 and up to the Garden of Remembrance at Springwall on May 24, 2026. The performance combines fairy tale magic, fine puppetry, and a theatrical atmosphere that transforms the inner harbor into a vibrant playground for imagination. The venue itself is a special setting: the Garden of Remembrance by Dani Karavan is one of the prominent sites of Duisburg's inner harbor, connecting art, history, and the public into a walkable total work of art. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/index.php?L=0%2525&cHash=90761dc9c0e91a77f0e50fa8c64963f2&id=229&tx_cal_controller%5Bcategory%5D=76&utm_source=openai))

When straw becomes a stage for suspense

The story of Rumpelstiltskin is one of the great fairy tale motifs of the Brothers Grimm: a small, mysterious being, a court full of greed and deception, a miller’s daughter caught between hope and threat. The theater Anna Rampe has been working for years with a special blend of puppet theater and acting and is known for imaginative, child-friendly productions. The production tells the fairy tale according to the announcement as a puppet theater based on a probably true event, thus releasing the very thrill that makes fairy tales in theater so potent: the familiar tips into the uncanny, and that is precisely where wonder is born. ([jugendkulturservice.de](https://www.jugendkulturservice.de/de/theateradressen-glossar/entries/Theater-Anna-Rampe.php))

Theater art with wit, precision, and fairy tale air

Anna Wagner-Fregin, who founded the Theater Anna Rampe in Berlin in 2008, is regarded as an experienced puppeteer and director, closely collaborating with Theater Zitadelle. The event announcement for the play explicitly names acting, direction, stage, puppets, and costumes, underscoring the craftsmanship of this production. For the young audience, this results in a stage experience that does not rely solely on effects but on pace, character, and clear dramaturgy. Thus, an evening develops from the Grimm fairy tale that takes children seriously while also engaging adults with fine hints. ([jugendkulturservice.de](https://www.jugendkulturservice.de/de/theateradressen-glossar/entries/Theater-Anna-Rampe.php))

A venue with history and presence

The Garden of Remembrance is not a neutral event space but an artfully designed park in Duisburg's inner harbor. Between water surfaces, mosaics, white concrete ribbons, and historical relics, the theater unfolds a special impact. Especially for a puppet theater like Rumpelstiltskin, this location enhances sensory perception: light, wind, nature, and the open terrain give each audience reaction its own sound. The Springwall is located in the heart of Duisburg-Mitte and is part of an area that connects on foot with the city. ([duisburg.de](https://www.duisburg.de/microsites/kulturbuero-duisburg/kunstwerke-im-oeffentlichen-raum/mitte/Garten-der-Erinnerungen?utm_source=openai))

Practical information for families

The performance lasts about 50 minutes and is suitable for children aged 4 and up. Admission is 3 euros per person; reservations are possible until one day before the performance, and tickets can also be purchased at the festival site in the info tent, provided the performance is not sold out. As an open-air venue, weather-appropriate clothing is recommended, and this creates a relaxed, accessible theater experience for families. ([potsdam.de](https://www.potsdam.de/de/veranstaltung/theater-anna-rampe-zeigt-rumpelstilzchen-0))

Conclusion

Rumpelstiltskin promises a poetic theater afternoon in Duisburg between fairy tales, figures, and open skies. Those who crave a lovingly crafted production with wit, suspense, and cultural flair should discover this stage experience live in the Garden of Remembrance. ([potsdam.de](https://www.potsdam.de/de/veranstaltung/theater-anna-rampe-zeigt-rumpelstilzchen-0))

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Sources:

• Garden of Remembrance - City of Duisburg ([duisburg.de](https://www.duisburg.de/microsites/kulturbuero-duisburg/kunstwerke-im-oeffentlichen-raum/mitte/Garten-der-Erinnerungen?utm_source=openai))
• Theater Anna Rampe - Youth Culture Service Berlin ([jugendkulturservice.de](https://www.jugendkulturservice.de/de/theateradressen-glossar/entries/Theater-Anna-Rampe.php))
• Theater Anna Rampe presents Rumpelstiltskin - State Capital Potsdam ([potsdam.de](https://www.potsdam.de/de/veranstaltung/theater-anna-rampe-zeigt-rumpelstilzchen-0))
• RUMPELSTILZKIN - Duisburg Live Event Search ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/index.php?L=0%2525&cHash=90761dc9c0e91a77f0e50fa8c64963f2&id=229&tx_cal_controller%5Bcategory%5D=76&utm_source=openai))
• Garden of Remembrance - Duisburg Live ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/ort/garten-der-erinnerung/?utm_source=openai))
• Ludwig Tower as an event venue - City of Duisburg ([duisburg.de](https://www.duisburg.de/microsites/kulturbuero-duisburg/veranstaltungen/ludwigturm?utm_source=openai))