A musical adventure for audiences aged three and up, running 30 minutes. Based on the bestselling book by Marc-Uwe Kling and Astrid Henn, stage adaptation by Maren Dupont, with music by Christoph Eisenburger. Part of the DAS DA Family Day 2026 (additional performance).

The Unicorn Who Said No and the Birthday

Burg Wilhelmstein

A musical adventure for audiences aged three and up, 30 minutes. Stage adaptation based on the book by Marc-Uwe Kling and Astrid Henn, stage adaptation by Maren Dupont, music by Christoph Eisenburger. Part of the DAS DA THEATER Family Day 2026.

The NEINhorn and the Birthday

Hey, what's up? Listen up! No fake news! It's true! A new kangaroo! It's about time. I mean, just look around the world. The state of things is enough to make you sick. In any case, the kangaroo has had enough and is starting a rebellion. Who's with me?

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Marc-Uwe Kling

Alte Oper

In the land of dreams, between Bubble Lake and Sun Hill, a little unicorn lives with its family in the Heart Forest. And although it is cute and cute, it always has the feeling that it is in the wrong place. That is why the animal does not behave like a unicorn at all. Everyone can be as sweet as they want to it and feed it sugared four-leaf clover, but it always says no, so that its family soon just calls it NOhorn.

One day the NEINhorn breaks out of his cotton candy world. He meets a raccoon who doesn't want to listen, a dog who really doesn't care about anything, and a princess who always talks back. The four of them make a pretty good team. Because even being stubborn is much more fun together!

With "The NEINhorn" we are bringing the successful children's book by bestselling author Marc-Uwe Kling (including "The Kangaroo Chronicles") to the stage for everyone aged three and over. Witty, cheeky and with lots of music, the lively story tells of discovering your own needs, desires and yourself as a child. Because saying no is also important, as is living out your own imagination.

The Neinhorn

Das Da Theater

Action reading for the whole family, ages four and up. A unicorn just wants some peace and quiet; with the friends WhatBear, NoDog and the PrincesYes. Cheerful action theater to join in and laugh along with, read and performed by Eva Marianne Kraiss and Sebastian Menges. Duration approx. 45 minutes, without intermission.

The Nein-Unicorn

Picture Book Cinema – "Ella, the Clever Cow" by Marc-Uwe Kling and Astrid Henn, ages 4 and up. A children's picture book is read aloud while its illustrations are shown large on a screen; the children are invited to take part and ask questions.

Marc-Uwe Kling

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 24, 2027

The Nein-Unicorn · Theater am Schlachthof (TAS)

Apr 4, 2027

Picture Book Cinema: "Ella, the Clever Cow" · Disharmonie

Past events

Jul 5, 2026

The Unicorn Who Said No and the Birthday · Freilichtbühne Burg Wilhelmstein

Jul 5, 2026

The NEINhorn and the Birthday · Freilichtbühne Burg Wilhelmstein

Future and recently performed repertoire

Author in Ella, the Clever Cow by Kling

Disharmonie

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