When Dorothy sails through the air together with her little house and meets the scarecrow, tin man and lion, a journey begins that puts heart, mind and courage to the test. The poetic and turbulent stage version of the classic children's book delights with live music, lovable characters and the charm of an adventure that enchants hearts young and old.

Intendant and director Wolfgang Vielsack stages the touching story against the historical backdrop of the 800-year-old castle. Magic is in the air - and not just with Dorothy. A packed festival summer also awaits beyond Oz: whether it's the murderously good crime thriller Mord in Aussicht, the eloquent Grand Slam, the travesty show Gina & Glinda or the hilarious comedies Auszeit and Match me if you can - there's something for every mind and every age.

A special highlight: the musical homage "La môme Piaf", which conjures up a French attitude to life at the castle with singing and accordion.

Even Goethe raved about the Sonnenberg Heights in 1814 - if he had experienced the summer festival, he would have stayed.