What age is the performance suitable for?

The event is announced as theater for visitors aged 12 and up.

Where does Momo take place?

Venue is the Suitcase Factory - theater at Lange Str. 81, 90762 Fürth.

How much is the admission?

In advance, a regular ticket costs 12 Euro, at the box office 15 Euro. There is also a reduced box office option for 8 Euro.

Are there any special notes regarding ticket purchase?

The event website additionally mentions culture prices 1 and 2, with which visitors can consciously support the artists and the association.

Is the location barrier-free?

The Suitcase Factory itself notes that it is unfortunately not barrier-free. Guests with mobility aids or wheelchairs should contact beforehand.

How do I get to the Suitcase Factory?

Travel is easy by subway. The stations Jakobinenstraße and Stadtgrenze are each about a 7-minute walk according to Tourism Fürth.

Michael Ende's Momo unfolds a quiet, touching theatrical magic in Fürth

Name: Momo
Start: 2026-06-12T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-13T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Kofferfabrik - Theater

Momo at the Suitcase Factory: A theater evening about time, friendship and the glow of the moment

Michael Ende's Momo is one of those materials that unfold their true power on stage: as a poetic warning against a world where time becomes a commodity and attention is scarce. At the Suitcase Factory in Fürth, the Döringsche Theaterwerkstatt brings this story to the stage on June 12, 2026, at 19:30 as a lively stage experience - with an ensemble that does not illustrate the fantastic source material, but rather opens it atmospherically.

A classic with contemporary explosive power

The plot seems familiar and yet hits right in the present: Momo lives in the ruins of an amphitheater, listens to people and thereby holds up a rare mirror to them. When the gray gentlemen appear, the evening condenses into a parable about time pressure, external control, and the loss of those quiet moments from which closeness is born. This combination of fairy tale, social critique, and emotional clarity is what makes the material so powerful even today.

Direction, performance and the art of concentrated storytelling

With Samantha Lerch directing and Antje Naumann handling the technical aspects, the production focuses on a precise theatrical atmosphere rather than overwhelming spectacle. The Döringsche Theaterwerkstatt stands for a handwriting-based staging in which acting and dramaturgy come together closely. Thus, Ende's fantasy world can create big images with simple, effective means: a glance, a change of light, a voice, and suddenly the space between childhood and world knowledge opens up.

Suitcase Factory as a fitting venue

The Suitcase Factory at Lange Straße 81 has been a prominent place of Fürth's subculture for years. The historic factory building, the intimate spatial effect, and the proximity to the audience create ideal conditions for theater evenings that do not set distance but seek encounters. With space for up to 160 people and a consciously unconventional environment, a framework is created that gives Momo additional immediacy.

Who particularly benefits from this evening

The performance is recommended for visitors aged 12 and up who appreciate poetic theater, imaginative images, and narrative depth. Those who love Michael Ende's novel will discover new nuances. Those who are not yet familiar with the material will experience a touching story about friendship, attention, and the quiet dignity of listening.

Conclusion

Momo at the Suitcase Factory promises a clever, heartfelt, and simultaneously reflective theater evening that resonates long after. Between fairy tale magic and contemporary relevance, a stage experience emerges that invites pause. Anyone who wants to not just see theater but feel it should mark this date and be there live.