What age is Kati wants to be a grandfather suitable for?

The play is suitable for children aged 4 years and is age-appropriate.

When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM and is expected to end around 3:30 PM.

Where will the play be performed?

The performance takes place at the Bellevue German Theater at Theaterplatz 11 in 37073 Göttingen.

How long does the performance last?

The play lasts about 30 minutes and is therefore also suitable for younger children.

How much does a ticket cost?

A standard ticket is priced at 17.62 euros. Additional booking or shipping costs may apply.

What themes does the children's play address?

The production addresses imagination, grandparent love, empathy, openness, and exchange between generations.

Kati wants to be a grandfather for children

Name: Kati wants to be a grandfather
Start: 2026-10-24T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-24T15:30:00+02:00
Location: Bellevue Deutsches Theater

A creative family experience about closeness and generations

Kati knows exactly what she wants to be: a grandfather. In the children's play Kati wants to be a grandfather, the audience experiences a warm-hearted and humorous story about children's laughter, curiosity, and the special connection between generations. The play, based on the children's book by Signe Viška and Elīna Brasliņa, is aimed at children aged four and lasts about 30 minutes.

When imagination becomes a big plan

Kati creatively collects everything she needs to be a grandfather: big hands, lemon candies, a white cloud on her head, and lots of time. Her lovingly crazy idea leads right into a playful learning experience about role models, identity, and the freedom to develop one's own ideas.

Child-friendly theater with heart

The production by Lisa van Buren combines acting, imagination, and humorous observations into an age-appropriate theater experience. Charlotte Wollrad and Ronny Thalmeyer portray the encounter between Kati and her grandfather with warmth, playfulness, and fine humor. Children discover that differences between generations do not have to be a barrier, but can spark curiosity and connection.

Shared time for children and adults

The play invites families to discuss their own grandparents, shared rituals, and special family moments. The themes of empathy, openness, and exchange create an educationally valuable approach that emotionally reaches children while also touching adults. The short duration is well-suited for younger children and allows for a relaxed first theater visit.

A protected space for wonder and learning fun

The German Theater Göttingen presents the play for children aged four years and older. The theater's educational work additionally offers materials and ideas for preparation and follow-up. This makes the theater visit a sustainable family experience with room for questions, imagination, and shared discoveries.

Conclusion: Discover grandfather things with Kati

Families can expect a compact, humorous, and touching theater piece full of imagination, children's laughter, and intergenerational warmth. Those looking to combine shared time with a child-friendly cultural program will experience a special encounter between young and old at Kati. Plan to visit the theater in Göttingen now and discover Kati's unusual wish live.