When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on April 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM. An introduction is scheduled for 7:00 PM.

Where is it being performed?

It will be performed at Fürth City Theater, Königstraße 116, 90762 Fürth, in the Great House.

What is the ticket price?

The stated price per ticket is €44.

How long does the theater evening last?

The performance is reported to last about 90 minutes until around 9:00 PM.

Is the house accessible to people with disabilities?

Yes, wheelchair seats are available in the Great House and access to the parterre is level. The need for seat reservation should be specified when booking.

Are there any notes on access and parking?

The City Theater recommends the underground parking of the FLAIR shopping center for people with mobility impairments. Additionally, there are discounted parking options at the theater from 6:00 PM.

Kleist's Judicial Comedy Ignites Truth, Wit, and Danger at Fürth City Theater

Name: The Broken Jug
Start: 2026-04-11T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-11T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadttheater Fürth

A Kleist Evening Among Shards, Laughter, and Bitter Truth

On April 11, 2026, Heinrich von Kleist's judicial comedy meets an audience at the Great House of the Fürth City Theater that expects not only a classic but a precise stage experience full of tension, wordplay, and dramatic depth. The Broken Jug unfolds the story of a court day in Fürth, where the judge himself is under suspicion – a theatrical subject that still tells of power, lies, and the fragility of truth today.

When Speaking Justice Becomes Self-Revelation

Kleist lets the village judge Adam appear with that mixture of comedy and impudence that has made the play so irresistible since its premiere. A broken jug here is never just a prop but a symbol: for a damaged order, wounded dignity, and a system that prefers excuses to enlightenment. The dramaturgy of this comedy unfolds with surgical precision, while each scene increases the pressure on Adam and simultaneously unsettles the village community morally.

A Classic with Amazing Present-Day Relevance

More than 200 years after its creation, the play remains shockingly relevant. The themes of coercion, victim-perpetrator reversal, and institutional self-protection are not diminished but sharpened today. This is precisely the power of this production: It demonstrates how Kleist's text transforms the courtroom farce into a parable about abuse of power. The audience experiences not just a literary treasure but theater art with reverberations – pointed, uncomfortable, and with a sustainable theatrical atmosphere.

Fürth's Great House as a Resonance Space

The Fürth City Theater provides the fitting framework for this evening. The Great House creates closeness and concentration at the same time; lighting atmosphere, stage design, and acoustic presence form a space where every lie becomes audible. The announcement of a pre-show introduction at 7:00 PM additionally opens access to the work and makes the theater evening especially accessible for a culture-interested audience. With a reported runtime of about 90 minutes until approximately 9:00 PM, the performance remains compact without sacrificing psychological density.

Why This Theater Evening is Worth It

The Broken Jug promises a clever, lively, and highly relevant theatrical experience in Fürth. Those who crave acting art with wit, impact, and intellectual tension will experience an evening that celebrates Kleist's linguistic power as well as the abysses behind the judge's table. To see this theater live means attending a comedy that is much more than entertainment – namely a merciless look at the human condition in the face of truth.