How much is the admission?

According to the available event data, admission starts at 16 Euros in category 1.

Where does the performance take place?

At the Fürth City Theater, Königstraße 116, 90762 Fürth.

Is the theater accessible?

Yes, there are wheelchair spots available in the main house. The barrier-free access is via the side entrance on Bäumenstraße. A barrier-free WC is available.

Are there hints for getting there and parking?

Access is possible via the U-Bahn U1 to Rathaus as well as bus lines 173, 174, 177, 178, and 179. Parking is available, among others, in the FLAIR parking garage and other nearby parking garages.

Can I pay for my parking ticket at the theater?

Yes, the parking ticket can be paid in the theater foyer before the performance or during the intermission.

Who is the piece suitable for?

The piece is a family and children's play with music and is particularly suitable for an audience that loves poetic theater, humor, and a festive atmosphere.

The Gingerbread Man: A warm winter fairy tale full of wit, music, and stage magic

Name: The Gingerbread Man
Start: 2026-12-10T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-10T11:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadttheater Fürth

A deliciously clever winter fairy tale full of wit, music, and heart

When everything in the kitchen cabinet suddenly gets mixed up, a theater experience begins at the Fürth City Theater that captivates families, children, and adults alike. The Gingerbread Man brings the magical world of a cuckoo clock to life, telling a story of courage, community, and the desire not to end up in the trash when one's voice fails.

A classic with timeless warmth

David Woods' play, premiered in England in 1976, is one of the most successful children's and family plays with music. The story combines situational comedy, lovingly drawn characters, and a clear dramatic movement: from the crisis of a hoarse Mr. Cuckoo grows an adventurous expedition through the kitchen, where salt, pepper, tea bags, and the gangster mouse Sneak encounter each other. It is this mixture of fairy tale logic and palpable stage mechanics that gives the play its charm.

Stage magic between sugary scents and moments of tension

The charm of this family musical lies in its craft-focused, precise dramaturgy. The everyday setting of a kitchen cabinet transforms into a lively cosmos, in which each character has a clear color. The Gingerbread Man appears as a curious, brave helper, the tea bag as a strict guardian, and Sneak as an unpredictable threat. This creates a stage experience that combines pace, songs, and pointed scenic images, charging the theater atmosphere with child-like curiosity.

Friendship as a strong stage message

The directorial idea follows a motif that resonates especially during the Christmas season: when something is in danger of being lost, new community emerges. The Gingerbread Man helps, even though he is just discovering the world. It is in this that the quiet strength of the piece lies. It tells of inventiveness, solidarity, and that even seemingly useless things deserve a place. For the audience, this results in a warm, light-hearted theater evening with clear emotional resonance.

Atmospheric for little and big theater fans

The piece is aimed at families and young theater visitors, but its effect extends further. The poetic elevation of a kitchen as a stage for an adventure, the clear character conflicts, and the musical lightness evoke a response from the audience that swings between laughter, excitement, and touching empathy. Those who love children's and family theater with heart, rhythm, and a hint of Christmas magic will find a date here that resonates long after.

Conclusion: A lively family piece with winter shine

The Gingerbread Man promises a cheerful, clever, and heartfelt theater evening at the Fürth City Theater with music, imagination, and a strong message about friendship. Anyone wanting to experience a stage fairy tale filled with wit, warmth, and festive magic should not miss this date.