We are an independent Berlin-based theater group, which develops and produces English-language or bilingual plays for children and teenagers. We explore themes which interest us and which tie in with the experiences of our audience.
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Ben And The Smugglers
5th - 6th grade
A bilingual bathroom comedy recommended for grade 5 and 6 (from third year of learning English) or ages 8-11.
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Safestay Hostel
16 +
An interactive play about national identity, politics and change.
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Angstmän
5th - 6th grade
A bilingual adaptation of the award winning play, recommended for grade 5 or ages 8+
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Theater in Education
Besides the regular programm, Platypus Theater realizes different in-school projects, e.g. one day theater-workshops with teachers and students.
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Money Matters
5th - 6th grade
A play about the financial inequalities in our society. The play is aimed at the fourth to sixth grade.
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Teenagers In Trouble
6th -9th grade
A comedy. Recommended for grade 6-9 (from fourth year of learning English) or ages 11+
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FOX
5th - 6th grade
A stage adaption of the novel FOX by Matthew Sweeney, recommended for ages 9-12
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Between The Lines
8th -9th grade
Undercover through the USA. Recommeded for grade 8 and 9 (from sixth year of learning English) or ages 12+
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Just Thirteen
6th -7th grade
A comedy about not wanting to stick out but still wanting to be unique and seen, recommended for grades 6 - 8 or ages 11 - 14.
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The Clown Who Lost His Circus
3rd - 4th grade
A participation show, recommended for grade 3 and 4 (from first year of learning English) or ages 6-10.
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Top Card Camilla
3rd - 4th grade
A bilingual play about a very special collection. Recommended for grade 3 and 4 (from first year of learning English) or ages 6+
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The Tortilla Curtain
16 +
Illegal immigration - a microcosmic examination of poverty and wealth. Recommended for Sekundarstufe II or ages 16+.
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See You Later Navigator
6th -7th grade
A race through London. Recommended for grade 6 and 7 (from fourth year of learning English) or ages 10+