What age is the performance suitable for?

The performance is announced for children aged 4 and up.

When does the performance start?

It starts on October 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

How long does the piece last?

The performance lasts about 50 minutes.

How much does a ticket cost?

A ticket costs 5.00 euros; online sales take place through Reservix.

Is the venue accessible?

The Duisburg Theater points out that FOYER III is only accessible via stairs and therefore not barrier-free.

Where does the event take place?

At the Duisburg Theater, FOYER III, at Opernplatz in Duisburg.

A fairy tale full of wit and truth at Theater Duisburg

Name: The Emperor's New Clothes
Start: 2026-10-04T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-04T18:50:00+02:00
Location: Theater Duisburg – FOYER III

A fairy tale that sharpens the view on power and truth

With The Emperor's New Clothes, the Duisburg Theater brings a children's theater piece to the stage in FOYER III, which lightly tells the story of vanity, deception, and the courage to face the truth. The performance on October 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM lasts about 50 minutes and is aimed at children aged 4 and up. Admission costs 5.00 euros; online sales are through Reservix. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/kalender/2026-10/?utm_source=openai))

When an old fairy tale suddenly feels very relevant

Hans Christian Andersen's classic is a material of enduring stage power: The emperor loses himself in status, shine, and pretense, while the people watch, remain silent, and ultimately pay attention. The theater publisher describes the narrative as an entertaining story that brings the truth into focus; at the same time, the stage version shows the satirical core of a system that deceives itself. For that reason, the fairy tale still unfolds its impact on stage today – as a lively stage experience between humor and insight. ([theaterverlag-cantus.de](https://www.theaterverlag-cantus.de/theatertext/des-kaisers-neue-kleider/?utm_source=openai))

Playing with imagination, pace, and clear images

FOYER III in the Duisburg Theater offers an intimate setting for a close view of the action. There, the audience is seated close to the scene, hears every nuance, feels every twist of the dramaturgy, and experiences the theater atmosphere particularly directly. The house describes the space as a venue for up to 200 spectators; it also points out the limited accessibility of the historic building. The balcony, the opera foyer, and FOYER III are only accessible via stairs. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/ihr-besuch/theater-duisburg/?utm_source=openai))

An evening at the theater for young eyes and alert ears

The production promises to be a family piece that takes children seriously and captivates adults with the timeless punchline of the fairy tale. In the brevity of about 50 minutes lies a special concentration: no overload, but a condensed access to language, character, and stage design. Exactly therein lies the strength of this theater evening – it not only tells a well-known story but unfolds it as precise, humorous, and educational theater art. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/download/22523/theater-2026-27--web.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: A clever children's theater with heart, wit, and attitude

The Emperor's New Clothes at the Duisburg Theater combines fairy-tale familiarity with the pleasure of observing closely. Those seeking a short, lively, and at the same time clever stage experience for the whole family will find a strong theater afternoon here. A visit is worthwhile for everyone who wants not just to hear fairy tales but to truly experience them on stage. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/kalender/2026-10/?utm_source=openai))