What age is the piece suitable for?

According to the schedule, The Gingerbread Man is recommended for ages 5 and up.

Where does the performance take place?

At the Stadttheater Fürth, Large House, Königstraße 116, 90762 Fürth.

When does the performance start?

The specified date is on 08.12.2026 at 09:00 AM.

Are there any tips for getting there and parking?

Yes. The theater is easily accessible by subway and bus, and parking garages and the Stadthalle underground garage are available.

Is the facility barrier-free?

Yes. The Stadttheater Fürth has an inductive hearing system available in the auditorium.

What is the ticket price?

A specific ticket price could not be reliably confirmed in the sources checked.

The Gingerbread Man enchants Fürth with music, courage, and delicious stage poetry

Name: The Gingerbread Man
Start: 2026-12-08T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-08T11:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadttheater Fürth

A Christmas tale full of wit, warmth, and kitchen magic

At the Stadttheater Fürth, The Gingerbread Man brings a family piece with music to the stage, transforming courage, friendship, and imagination into a delightfully playful theater atmosphere. The classic by David Wood, in the German version by Maria Harpner and Anatol Preissler, tells of a cuckoo clock that loses its voice, of salt and pepper as a nervous kitchen crew, and of a gingerbread man who suddenly becomes a hero. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/programm/premieren-wiederaufnahmen))

When the kitchen cupboard becomes the adventure room

The plot begins in a tiny world that appears large on stage: Sounds, rhythm, and musical figures turn the kitchen cupboard into the setting for an expedition. The fact that David Wood's piece has been considered one of the successful family musicals for decades shows its mix of clear dramaturgy, catchy songs, and child-friendly, heightened suspense. ([kultur.net](https://kultur.net/tiroler-landestheater-kammerspiele/programm/der-lebkuchenmann?utm_source=openai))

Direction, performance, and audience engagement

The tradition of the piece thrives on a lively production that combines direct address and precise acting. Expert reviews of previous productions particularly highlight the interaction with the audience, which ensures concentration, engagement, and a strong audience response, especially among younger viewers. Thus, the family piece becomes more than just a Christmas fairy tale: a stage experience with closeness, pace, and heart. ([hltm.de](https://www.hltm.de/de/produktion/familienstueck-der-lebkuchenmann?utm_source=openai))

Why this piece touches the heart

The Gingerbread Man not only tells of a rescue mission for Mr. Cuckoo but about community under pressure: Who helps when something seemingly useful fails? It is this emotional power of the piece that resonates. The kitchen becomes an image of a society where solidarity, inventiveness, and loyalty count. This combination makes the work understandable for children and touching for adults. ([fuerth.de](https://www.fuerth.de/kultur-freizeit/veranstaltungen-termine/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltungsdetails/der-lebkuchenmann-1500-29-11-2026-430041/))

Visit to the Stadttheater Fürth

It will be performed in the Large House of Stadttheater Fürth at Königstraße 116. Admission to the theater begins 30 minutes before the performance starts, the house opens an hour before. Parking is available in the FLAIR parking garage, in the Carré Fürther Freiheit/Friedrichstraße parking garage, and in the Stadthalle underground garage; the evening rate can be used from 6 PM. The U-Bahn line U1 goes to Rathaus, and bus lines 173, 174, 177, 178, and 179 stop at the Stadttheater. An inductive hearing system is available. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/service/tipps-und-hinweise-fuer-ihren-besuch))

Anyone looking for a clever, heartwarming family piece during the Advent season will find here an evening of theater that impresses with music, excitement, and loving stage poetry. The Gingerbread Man promises a fantastical live experience that captivates both children and adults and invites them to engage together. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/programm/premieren-wiederaufnahmen))