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Dot and Anton

by Erich Kästner / Play for children and familien
Young Theatre· For children and families

Children are centre-stage in Erich Kästner’s famous story about true friendship, wealth and poverty. A plea for bringing more justice to the world – even in the little things.

Anton’s mother is sick and cannot work. So Anton has to take care of the household. And because there’s not enough money, he goes out to beg. Dot also sneaks from her room every night to sell matches. She does so although her parents are wealthy. Dot should really have it all. But unfortunately her parents think their parenting role is just a side-gig. Despite their differences, Dot and Anton are a strong team and even catch a real criminal.

Director Robert Gerloff has produced numerous plays for children and families, including the treatments of several Erich Kästner novels, including »The Parent Trap«, »Emil and the Detectives« as well as »Emil and the Three Twins«. He puts »Dot and Anton« on stage with wit, musicality and a fast pace as well as a great sense for the cares of children.

Info

adapted for the stage by Robert Gerloff and David Benjamin Brückel

in German without surtitles

Location
Theater Heidelberg, Alter Saal
First night
8 November 2026
Age recommendation
6+

»You nitwit, you perfidious beanpole, you could drink your coffee from the roof gutter, you
impertinent phantom, you …«

Information for educational institutions

Booking form for school groups

Schools and kindergartens can conveniently place their ticket bookings for »Dot and Anton« using the booking form.


Training for teachers on 15 November 2026

The training covers practical theatre-based methods and exercises suitable for preparing for and following up on a visit to see »Dot and Anton« in the classroom. Click here for further information and booking.

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  • With DGS interpretation
    Sun 22.11.2026, 11:00
  • With DGS interpretation
    Sun 22.11.2026, 14:00

Cast

Pünktchen
Nele Christoph, Gesa Schermuly
Anton
Timo Jander, Flo Sohn
Antons Mutter, Robert der Teufel, Gottfried Klepperbein, Pfarrer 1
Katharina Ley, Katharina Quast
Direktor Pogge, Friseur Habekuss
Rachid Zinaladin, Marcus Horn
Berta, Lehrer Bremser, Pfarrer 2 & 3, Passant*in
Leonard Meschter, Henriette Blumenau
Frau Andacht, Oberoberoberwachtmeister Jeschke
Johanna Withalm, Kaya Loewe

Team

Director
Robert Gerloff
Stage and Costumes
Bob Trebor
Music
Cornelius Borgolte
Lighting Design
Simone Kalt
Dramaturgy
Jürgen Popig
Education
Irina Battaglia
Assistant Director
Marion Gutierrez
Stage Manager
Burkhard Reitz
Costume Assistant
Chen-Hsuan Wu
Assistant Set Design
Jan Zinn

The production of the decorative parts is carried out in the workshops of the Theater & Orchester Heidelberg.

Wir danken den Stadtwerken Heidelberg für die großzügige Unterstützung.