Feiernde Menschen vor dem fiktiven Johann Strauss Denkmal in Wien

Der Krieg der Knöpfe

The scene photo from the play The War of the Buttons shows a teacher in a gray work coat, next to a group of pupils in historical costumes with slates sitting on two benches
Volksoper Wien / Der Krieg der Knöpfe: Nicolaus Hagg (Louis, der Lehrer), Kinderchor der Volksoper Wien © Barbara Pálffy / Volksoper Wien
The scene photo from the play The War of the Buttons shows a teacher in a gray work coat, next to a group of pupils in historical costumes with slates sitting on two benches

Family

In German and French language

Stage direction: Johanna Arrouas

Premiere: November 10, 2024

Two French villages 100 years ago have been at loggerheads for generations, although nobody knows exactly why. It is the children who are fighting this battle. They regularly meet in the forest and fight each other. However, the fact that clothes are torn and buttons are cut off in the process infuriates the parents, who give the children a hard time about it. The gang of rascals must therefore show all kinds of ingenuity in order to continue the brawls.

The stage version, written by Johanna Arrouas, is based on the classic children’s book by Louis Pergaud and the iconic film version. Well-known chansons convey the French savoir vivre.

Recommended from 6 years

Venue

Vienna Volksoper

Währinger Straße 78
1090 Wien

Tickets & Info

Current Dates

  • Sun. 12 Jan 2025, 11 a.m.
  • Sun. 16 Feb 2025, 11 a.m.
  • Sun. 23 Feb 2025, 11 a.m.
  • Sun. 02 Mar 2025, 11 a.m.
  • Thu. 24 Apr 2025, 11 a.m.