Christmas magic in Gifhorn: The magician of OZ inspires small and big!

Christmas magic in Gifhorn: The magician of OZ inspires small and big!

The pre -Christmas play “The Wizard of Oz” is currently running in the Gifhorn town hall. This staging captivates numerous children and families. Over 2,000 school children from various schools and kindergartens in the district have the opportunity to experience the piece that has been part of the Christmas culture for years. Celebrated several times, not only primary school classes, but also kindergarten groups among the spectators, so that the event becomes a festive highlight of the pre-Christmas period, such as waz-online.de reported.

a timeless adventure

The exciting story follows the young Dorothy and her loyal dog Toto, who get through a hurricane into the magical country OZ. There Dorothy embarks on an adventurous journey to emerald city to meet the wizard of OZ to help her return home. On the way she meets different characters, including the clever straw man, the warm tin and the brave lions. They help each other while fighting against the evil witch from OZ, who pursues their own dark plans. It is particularly noteworthy that the witch is not only evil in this staging, but also shows a vulnerable side because it longs for love, which is close to the audience. This was impressively staged by the talented actors who performed many happy songs, and the young audience inspires with their performances, as it describes collider.com

In addition to the piece, the profound meaning of the wands in the world of OZ is emphasized. While the good witches try to protect the residents, the evil witches strive for power, which is a fundamental topic in Lyman Frank Baum's work. The representation of these different forces and emotions brings history a greater depth and makes them relevant for young spectators and adults alike. The staging therefore not only offers entertainment, but also valuable life lessons that are all the more important in this festive season.