THE STORY

Once upon a time (and slightly off-key), four unlikely heroes find themselves at the end of their working lives. A donkey who dreams of songwriting fame, a dog with rhythm in his bones, a cat lost in his own cosmic vibes, and a fighting rooster with a trumpet and an attitude decide they’ve had enough. Enough of early mornings, soup threats, cages, fences, and being told they’re past their prime. So they do the only sensible thing: they form a band and set off for Bremen, convinced that music — and maybe fame — will finally set them free. 

What follows is a chaotic, musical road trip full of already-written songs, misunderstood genius, pizza deliveries, and a disastrously loud audition for Deutschland’s Got Talent. Along the way, our musicians encounter judges who don’t listen, mayors with bratwurst problems, robbers with terrible timing, and a city that doesn’t know what’s about to hit it. With plenty of singing, sharp humour, and a healthy dose of nonsense, this playful twist on a beloved classic asks the big questions: What if talent doesn’t fit the rules? What if being a band matters more than being famous? And most importantly — how many times does the postman ring? 

THE CREATORS

The Town Musicians of Bremen began life as one of the Brothers Grimm’s beloved fairy tales.
This stage production is inspired by the acclaimed audio adaptation Heerlijk Hoorspel 6 – De Bremer Stadsmuzikanten, produced by Belgian audio company Het Geluidshuis.

Founded in 1987, Het Geluidshuis is known for creating original audio dramas, podcasts, and narrative sound projects, as well as commissioned work including radio campaigns and audio guides. Celebrated for its imaginative storytelling and rich sound design, the company has been described as “the Pixar of audio drama.” Its catalogue is primarily in Dutch, with selected productions in English and French.

For this production, our team has translated and adapted the audio script into English specifically for stageplay.

The original audio concept was developed by Philip Maes, Paul Wauters, Koen Brandt, and Mark Borgions.