The Jungle book
Premiere Announcement
Children love stories and fairy tales.
A ballet in images and music is one of the most beautiful ways to present meaningful content through imaginative expression.
“The Jungle Book”
Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, Kaa, Akela, and Shir Khan. Not to forget King Louie! And the wise old Hathi! And finally, Shanti, the girl from the village who touches Mowgli’s heart.
Is it not every child’s dream to romp through the jungle with the animals of Rudyard Kipling’s tale, to play with the wolves, and to stand up bravely to the mighty tiger Shir Khan?
Michael Kropf – choreographer and president of the ÖTR/ADC – has taken this enchanting story, based on one of the world’s most beloved tales, and created a new ballet production. It is designed for audiences of all ages, but especially for children who wish to discover the world of dance and experience an adventure full of fantasy, feelings, and wonder.
Premiere: April 18, 2026
On the stage of the Europa Ballet St. Pölten.
In addition, several cities in Austria as well as international partners have already expressed their interest in presenting this Jungle Book production with children from their own ballet schools. This opens up promising national and international perspectives for the project as a dance production of both artistic and educational value.