When does the performance start?

The performance begins on October 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where does the event take place?

At the Stadttheater Fürth, Königstraße 116, 90762 Fürth.

What does a ticket cost?

The stated ticket price is 59 euros.

Is the event accessible for people with disabilities?

The Stadttheater Fürth offers accessible access to the auditorium, as well as a hearing loop and accessible restrooms.

Are there parking options available?

Yes, there are parking garages and parking spaces available in the vicinity; direct access from the underground garage to the theater is now possible.

What kind of evening can the audience expect?

A musically influenced theater evening featuring Dylan songs, dense dramaturgy, and an intense atmosphere.

Bob Dylan meets fate and longing: A great theater evening in Fürth

Name: Girl from the North Country
Start: 2026-10-20T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-21T00:30:00+02:00
Location: Stadttheater Fürth

When Bob Dylan meets the despair of the Great Depression on stage

Girl from the North Country takes the audience into a stormy night full of hope, downfall, and that rare theatrical magic that shapes existential truth from music. The Stadttheater Fürth presents the German-language premiere of the hit musical, written by Conor McPherson with songs by Bob Dylan, on October 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the large house. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/programm/kalender/stueck/girlnorthcountry-2627))

A House Full of Destinies, a Country in a State of Emergency

The story takes place in 1934 in Minnesota, in a run-down boarding house where people with shattered hopes, financial worries, and personal abysses meet. Nick Laine, his sick wife Elizabeth, the aimless son Gene, and the heavily pregnant adopted daughter Marianne form the nervous center of this community of fate; then Reverend Marlowe and the failed boxer Joe Scott disrupt the fragile structure. From this ensemble emerges a precise picture of a society under pressure. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/programm/kalender/stueck/girlnorthcountry-2627))

Bob Dylan as Dramatic Resonance Space

The songs here are not merely a sequence of numbers but serve as the dramatic backbone and atmospheric condensation at the same time. With titles like I Want You, Like A Rolling Stone, Jokerman, and Make You Feel My Love, a musical evening unfolds that connects the sound of the 30s with the poetic hardness of Dylan. Reviews of earlier productions described the work as a remarkable fusion of text and music, and as a windblown, intensively performed theater experience. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/programm/kalender/stueck/girlnorthcountry-2627))

Direction, Stage, and Sound Color

At the Stadttheater Fürth, Markus Olzinger is responsible for direction and stage design, complemented by Jürgen Goriup in musical direction, Amy Share-Kissiov in choreography, Julia Pschedezki for costumes, and Ingo Kelp for lighting design. This team promises a finely balanced stage experience where acoustics, lighting mood, and acting art intertwine, intensifying the theater atmosphere. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/programm/kalender/stueck/girlnorthcountry-2627))

Why This Evening Resonates

Girl from the North Country does not shout but burns. The characters struggle, remain silent, sing, and break apart, and it is precisely from this that the evening gains its pull. Those seeking musical theater that is more than nostalgia will find here a clever, melancholic, and highly musical production that does not assert hope but lets it shine through the cracks of the world. The audience can expect an intense night of theater that resonates long after. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/programm/kalender/stueck/girlnorthcountry-2627))