What age is the performance suitable for?

The production is recommended for ages 9 and up, making it particularly suitable for families and school classes.

Where does the performance take place?

At the Kulturforum Fürth, Würzburger Straße 2, 90762 Fürth, in the Große Halle.

How much does a ticket cost?

The indicated ticket price is €16 per person.

Is there barrier-free access?

Yes, the Kulturforum and Stadttheater Fürth offer barrier-free accesses and a barrier-free WC.

What is the best way to get there?

By subway line U1 to Stadthalle or by bus lines 172 and 175 to Kulturforum.

Are there parking facilities?

Yes, there are parking garages and the underground car park Stadthalle available in the vicinity.

Rico, Oskar and the Deep Shadows

Name: Rico, Oskar and the Deep Shadows
Start: 2026-10-28T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-28T11:00:00+01:00
Location: Kulturforum Fürth

A heartwarming stage adventure full of wit, tension, and friendship

With Rico, Oskar and the Deep Shadows the Kulturforum Fürth brings a modern children's and youth book classic to the stage, which radiates far beyond its young audience. The play adaptation by Charlotte Van Kerckhoven based on the novel by Andreas Steinhöfel tells of two boys who could hardly be more different, yet come together at a decisive moment. The production combines a crime story, fine comedy, and strong emotions into a vibrant stage experience.

When friendship turns into detective work

Rico considers himself to be deeply gifted, thinks slowly and carefully, collects words like little treasures, and discovers something eerie in the shadows across the street. Oskar, on the other hand, is highly gifted but so cautious that he travels with a crash helmet. This charming contrast creates a narrative that places empathy, courage, and childlike curiosity at its center. The audience experiences a story that begins with quiet tension and gradually builds into a captivating theater evening.

A modern classic with stage power

Andreas Steinhöfel's novel was awarded the German Youth Literature Prize in 2009 and is already regarded as a modern classic. The Fürth production draws on this literary radiance and translates it into clear stage images, precise acting, and a dramaturgy that engages both young and adult viewers alike. It is particularly the mix of a crime case, a friendship drama, and humorous moments that makes the material so effective on stage.

Atmosphere for families, school classes, and theater enthusiasts

At the Kulturforum Fürth, an ensemble evening unfolds that focuses on closeness: The characters are at the center, their reactions, trust, and fears drive the plot. Especially for children from the age of nine, this creates an accessible approach to the theater atmosphere without sacrificing depth. The production invites the audience to experience compassion as strength and to let their own imagination run free.

Fürth experiences a piece with heart and pace

Those who love theater that entertains and touches will find a successful mix of tension, humor, and poetic everyday observation here. Rico, Oskar and the Deep Shadows promises an impressive family experience that resonates long after. Discover it live at the Kulturforum Fürth now and experience the unique dynamics of this friendship on stage.