The Extremely Strong Willibald

"The Exceedingly Strong Willibald" tells, in a stage adaptation by Lydia Nassall based on Willi Fährmann, the story of a group of mice living freely at night—until the eponymous Willibald exploits their fear of the cat to seize power as a tyrant. Through manipulation and control, he oppresses the pack, while Lillimaus, an albino mouse banished for her appearance, discovers reading in the library. With her stories, she tries to open the mice’s eyes, but freeing them from Willibald’s tyranny will take more than words alone.

A revival of the successful 2026 production, directed by Lydia Nassall and featuring Rosalie Münzner, Emma Monger, Felix Engl, and others, with the participation of Claudia Papst. The play, suitable for children aged 6 and up, addresses abuse of power and exclusion—and shows how courage and unity can bring about change.