Timm Thaler

To this day, the story of Timm Thaler—who sells his laughter to a devilish baron and from then on wins every bet—continues to fascinate children, teenagers, and adults alike. Coming from a humble background and having become rich through trade, he sets out on an adventurous journey from Hamburg and soon realizes that by selling his laughter, he has lost people’s trust and can no longer feel joy. Together with his friends, he sets out to get his laughter back.

Katharina Birch will bring this classic children’s book to life on stage with imagination, making friendship and humanity tangible