What age group is Tasting suitable for?

The performance is suitable for children aged six and older.

When is the performance taking place?

Tasting (6+) begins on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 09:30 AM and lasts about an hour.

Where is the play taking place?

The performance takes place in the auditorium of the Young National Theater in the Old Fire Station, Brückenstraße 2, 68167 Mannheim.

What does a ticket cost?

The regular entrance fee for the Young National Theater is 14 euros per person.

What topics does the play address?

The play deals with food, cultivation, harvesting, cooking, taste, disgust, sharing, and the question of whether there is enough food for everyone in a child-friendly manner.

Is the event suitable for families?

Yes. The approximately one-hour performance is aimed at children aged six and older and their families.

Tasting (6+) for children

Name: Tasting (6+)
Start: 2026-11-11T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-11T10:30:00+01:00
Location: Saal Junges Nationaltheater

Tasting (6+): When the kitchen comes to the stage

What sounds can be heard in the kitchen when cooking, chopping, and tasting? At Tasting (6+) at the Young National Theater Mannheim, children aged six and older experience a creative family adventure centered around food, flavor, and sharing.

A theater menu for curious children

Starter, main course, dessert: The menu seems to be ready. But the performance poses an important question: Do we really have enough food for everyone? The children playfully discover where food comes from, how it is grown, harvested, and prepared.

Sounds, smells, and taste on stage

In this child-friendly play, the kitchen becomes a lively place to play. Unusual sounds, smells, and tastes invite wonder. The production combines object and physical theater with influences from contemporary circus, creating a sensual learning experience for children and families.

Enjoying together and discovering your own rules

What happens in the body when something tastes especially delicious or really gross? And with whom do children prefer to share their food? Tasting encourages age-appropriate reflection on enjoyment, disgust, habits, community, and the fair distribution of food.

A safe space for the first theater experience

The performance lasts about an hour and is designed for children aged six and older. The auditorium of the Young National Theater is located in the Old Fire Station at Old Fairground Square. The versatile space accommodates up to 140 audience members and is air-conditioned.

Conclusion: Learning fun with children's laughter and a lot of imagination

Families can expect an unusual theater experience that sparks curiosity and brings important questions to the stage in a child-friendly manner. Those wanting to combine quality time, children's laughter, and a sensual learning experience will find at Tasting (6+) a theater menu that lingers long after the performance.