When does the performance begin?

The performance begins on 19.03.2027 at 18:30.

How long does the performance last?

The duration of the performance is approximately 75 minutes without intermission.

What is the admission price?

The ticket price for category 1 is 39 euros.

Is the play suitable for younger visitors?

The production is recommended for ages 10 and up.

Where does the performance take place?

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

Is there a hearing system in the house?

Yes, an inductive hearing system is available in the auditorium between rows 1 and 14.

The Nibelungen unleash saga power, betrayal, and stage fire at the Fürth City Theater

Name: The Nibelungen at the Fürth City Theater
Start: 2027-03-19T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2027-03-19T20:45:00+01:00
Location: Stadttheater Fürth

A saga that shines on stage

With The Nibelungen, the Fürth City Theater brings one of the great German myths to life as a vibrant play: fast-paced, clearly told, and with that mix of humor and seriousness that suddenly makes archaic material approachable. On March 19, 2027 at 18:30, an evening of theater unfolds in the Grand House about loyalty, betrayal, love, and the destructive logic of violence.

When legend becomes present

Rüdiger Pape and his five-member ensemble have distilled the medieval material so that the heroic saga becomes a precise stage experience. Siegfried's cloak of invisibility, Gunther's fateful plan, and Brunhild's humiliation form the dramatic axis of an evening that does not display the action museum-like but charges it with scenic energy. The production relies on acting talent, clear dramaturgy, and a language that reaches contemporary audiences directly.

Humor, pace, and the harshness of myth

It is precisely the tension between lightness and abyss that makes this theatrical evening so appealing. The dialogues are lively, the characters appear three-dimensional, the conflicts remain unsparing. The well-known legend does not become a cumbersome monument but a dynamic play with power, vanity, and revenge. The audience experiences how a seemingly glamorous coup develops into a spiral of escalation that leaves no one untouched in the end.

An ensemble that streamlines the material

The production stands in a long performance history and premiered in Cologne in 2006. Since then, it has proven itself as a travel-ready, pointed, and frequently performed version. Its strength lies precisely in this: It takes the audience seriously without becoming academic. With minimal means, royal courts, seduction, and downfall are created, supported by precise acting, strong presence, and a sense for the subtle fractures between irony and tragedy.

Theater atmosphere in the Grand House

At the Fürth City Theater, this material meets a historic venue that seems designed for concentrated evenings and clear lines of sight. The hall opens an hour before the event begins, and entry starts 30 minutes before the performance begins. An inductive hearing system is available in the auditorium for visitors who need hearing assistance. The gastronomy and cloakroom are also part of the theater evening and contribute to the atmosphere in which anticipation and audience reaction shape the space.

Conclusion: An evening full of tension and literary punch

The Nibelungen at the Fürth City Theater promises a cleverly condensed stage experience between narrative theater, love drama, and power play. Anyone wanting to experience the strength of a classical material in a modern, accessible production should mark this date. An evening for all who appreciate theater as a lively place of conflict, emotion, and insight.