Karl Löwe is seriously ill. But he knows that freedom and adventure await him on the other side of life.
“The Brothers Lionheart” is a fantastic fairy tale about freedom, courage, and the power of hope. Astrid Lindgren takes Karl and Jonathan on a journey that, at such a young age, should not yet exist: death. It is one of her most controversial works and at the same time a story of comfort about the finiteness of the very young. In collaboration with Till Beckmann, a stage adaptation was created that places the deep bond between the two siblings at its heart. A profound, unconditional love that turns fear into courage—even when they are separated by worlds.
"A production that does not shy away from illuminating both light and shadow. Die Pfütze shows itself at its best: bold in its approach to the material, sensitive in the details. (...) The production is a plea for courage, love, and hope, and a season opener that whets the appetite for an anniversary year full of imagination, depth, and artistic determination. Lion-strong!"
Karin von Matuschka, Nürnberger Nachrichten
"What children’s theater can achieve is impressively demonstrated in this production, especially with the set design by Valentina Pino Reyes at its very best moments. The strands of colorful light bulbs with their lighting effects, the sounds, and the words create images that no film adaptation could ever match..."
Sigrun Arenz, FreieSzeneNbg e.V.
Premiere: 17 October 2025
Theater Pfütze Nuremberg, in cooperation with Staatstheater Nuremberg
Version: Maike Bouschen und Till Beckmann
Direction: Maike Bouschen
Set design: Valentina Pino Reyes
Dramaturgy: Ulrike Kitta
Music: Dominik Vogl
Lighting: Jonas Bauer
Actors: Jürgen Decke, Christine Janner, Christof Lappler, Elisa Merkens, Maria Magdalena Mund