When does the performance take place?

The show begins on 05.12.2026 at 15:00.

Where is the play performed?

At the Fürth City Theatre at Königstraße 116, 90762 Fürth.

How much does a ticket cost?

Prices start at 7 Euro, with additional categories at 8, 14, and 16 Euro.

Is the play suitable for families?

Yes, it is designed as a warm family piece for the Christmas season and appeals to both children and adults.

Is the venue barrier-free?

Yes, there are special wheelchair seats in the Great House and barrier-free access through the side entrance on Bäumenstraße.

Are there any notes on directions and parking?

The City Theatre refers to parking options nearby and to information on directions on the official service page.

A warm Christmas adventure awakens at the Fürth City Theatre with wit and heart

Name: The Gingerbread Man
Start: 2026-12-05T16:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-05T17:30:00+01:00
Location: Stadttheater Fürth

A wintry stage experience full of wit, warmth, and kitchen magic

With The Gingerbread Man, the Fürth City Theatre brings a charming family play to the stage that draws audiences into a unique theatrical atmosphere with imagination, music, and loving character design. At the heart is a small world in the kitchen cabinet, where a crisis turns into an adventure: Mr. Cuckoo has lost his voice, and a freshly baked gingerbread man becomes the bearer of hope.

When a kitchen cabinet becomes an entire universe

David Woods' classic unfolds its charm from a simple yet clever dramatic idea: objects gain a soul, relationships form in miniature, and every movement speaks to the great question of cohesion. The story, premiered in England in 1976, combines catchy songs with a timeless core: Friendship becomes the strongest force when fear and exclusion reign.

Music, movement, and a fine play with imagination

Especially for a young audience, this play thrives on rhythm, colorfulness, and an immediately accessible theatrical language. The gingerbread man's journey through the kitchen allows for precise acting skills, pointed scene changes, and a production that makes the small seem grand. Salt, pepper, the teabag, and the gangster mouse Slick form an ensemble where comedy and tension cleverly balance each other out.

A play for the Advent season that touches hearts and senses

During the Christmas season, the piece particularly hits the note between safety and danger. The scent of the bakery seems to waft into the auditorium, the stage design promises a poetic closeness to the everyday, and audience reactions are likely to oscillate between awe, laughter, and engagement. Exactly therein lies the strength of this family piece: It takes children seriously and offers adults an evening full of subtle allusions and warm emotions.

Why it's worth attending

The Gingerbread Man promises a lively stage experience that connects imagination, humor, and heart. Those who wish to experience theater as a shared adventure will find a production here that impresses with wit, musical vigor, and emotional clarity. This piece invites you to experience the stage live and rediscover the magic of theater in Fürth.