Name: Rico, Oskar and the Deep Shadows
Start: 2026-10-26T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-26T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Kulturforum Fürth

A children's crime story that shines on stage and gets under your skin

In the Kulturforum Fürth, one of the most beloved friendship stories in children's and youth literature meets the immediate power of the stage. Rico, Oskar and the Deep Shadows leads on October 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM into a world of curiosity, fear, courage, and quiet comedy. The theatrical adaptation by Charlotte Van Kerckhoven based on Andreas Steinhöfel tells the story of two boys who could hardly be more different, and in that difference, they find their great, touching closeness. The production of the Kulturforum Fürth serves as a theatrical atmosphere for young viewers and adults who appreciate warm-hearted storytelling theater. ([fuerth.de](https://www.fuerth.de/kultur-freizeit/veranstaltungen-termine/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltungsdetails/rico-oskar-und-die-tieferschatten-1600-21-02-2026-340291/?utm_source=openai))

Friendship as an exciting stage experience

Rico calls himself deeply gifted, while Oskar lives with his fear of falling. From this fine contradiction, an evening unfolds that does not rely on loudness, but on precise acting, clever dramaturgy, and emotional accuracy. This makes the material so sustainable: it combines children's crime, family story, and poetic everyday theater. Andreas Steinhöfel's novel was awarded the German Youth Literature Prize in 2009 and is already considered a modern classic. ([fuerth.de](https://www.fuerth.de/kultur-freizeit/veranstaltungen-termine/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltungsdetails/rico-oskar-und-die-tieferschatten-1600-21-02-2026-340291/?utm_source=openai))

When Berlin becomes the stage of courage and imagination

The story thrives on small observations, on Rico's special neologisms, and on that delicate tension that arises when a child takes the world seriously, even though it poses riddles. Especially on stage, the material unfolds its full power: light, set design, and rhythm of play can make the shady corners of everyday life as visible as the humor that arises from Rico's perspective on the adult world. This production focuses on closeness instead of distance, on atmosphere instead of showiness. ([fuerth.de](https://www.fuerth.de/kultur-freizeit/veranstaltungen-termine/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltungsdetails/rico-oskar-und-die-tieferschatten-1600-21-02-2026-340291/?utm_source=openai))

The Kulturforum Fürth as a suitable venue

The Kulturforum Fürth is a production and event location of the independent cultural scene on the site of the former slaughterhouse. With its large hall, small hall, courtyard, and open cultural work, it offers a place where theater is not only presented but experienced. For families and school classes, this is a coherent framework, as here good visibility, lived theater practice, and a clear cultural stance come together. The official city website also mentions accessible entrances, a ramp to the large hall, and an elevator to the small hall. ([fuerth.de](https://www.fuerth.de/service-fuerther-rathaus/aemter-von-a-bis-z/detail/kulturforum-fuerth-312557/))

What the premiere promises

The preliminary coverage of the Fürth performance refers to a renewed production of the staging, which had its premiere in June 2025. This speaks for a piece that resonates with the audience and unfolds its effect on stage. Those who experience Rico, Oskar and the Deep Shadows live can expect a clever, warm-hearted theater afternoon: with excitement, fine wit, a strong friendship story, and that audience reaction that at the end brings not only applause but also a smile to take home. ([fuerth.de](https://www.fuerth.de/kultur-freizeit/veranstaltungen-termine/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltungsdetails/rico-oskar-und-die-tieferschatten-1600-21-02-2026-340291/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: Rico, Oskar and the Deep Shadows at the Kulturforum Fürth promises a moving stage experience for young and adult theater fans. Those looking for family culture with heart, wit, and depth should save this date and be there live. ([fuerth.de](https://www.fuerth.de/kultur-freizeit/veranstaltungen-termine/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltungsdetails/rico-oskar-und-die-tieferschatten-1600-21-02-2026-340291/?utm_source=openai))