How long does the performance last?

The show lasts about 65 minutes without an intermission; it is a concentrated one-act experience.

What age is LEO recommended for?

Recommended from around 10 years; the piece is free of spoken language and relies on image and movement storytelling.

When does the box office open?

The box office is located to the left in the entrance foyer and usually opens one hour before the event starts.

Is there barrier-free access?

Yes, barrier-free access to the stalls and designated wheelchair spaces; access via the side door on Bäumenstraße with a Euro key.

How do I reach the theater by public transport and where can I park?

Subway U1 to Rathaus or bus lines 173, 174, 177, 178, 179 to City Theater; parking in the FLAIR parking garage, evening rate notes apply.

Are the tickets valid as travel tickets?

Yes, the entrance tickets are valid as travel tickets in the VGN area; details and validity can be found in the theater's notices.

LEO - City Theater Fürth Performance 2026

Name: LEO – A Spectacle Beyond Gravity
Start: 2026-01-22T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-01-22T21:35:00+01:00
Location: Stadttheater Fürth

Gravity? Suspended! LEO transforms the City Theater Fürth into a play of perception

An award-winning stage experience shifts perspective: In LEO, astonishing live performance meets precise video projection – a surreal, witty, and poetic show that electrifies the theater atmosphere and swings the audience's reaction between awe and hearty laughter.

A body in resistance: Physical theater with cinematic illusion

The soloist acts in an open cube, whose image is projected tilted by 90 degrees. This creates – in real time – the impression that the laws of physics are suspended. The dramaturgy utilizes the friction between real stage space and projected image, until top and bottom lose their validity. Acoustic accents, precise directorial impulses, and a minimalist stage design enhance the tension of every movement.

Signature of the production: Precision, timing, humor

Under the direction of Daniel Brière, Tobias Wegner unfolds his acting talent as a silent storyteller. With a hat, suitcase, and tie, he choreographs a sequence of slapstick, poetic balancing acts, and visual surprises – always carried by perfect timing. The lighting mood remains clear and focused, framing the interaction with the video surface with millimeter precision.

Awarded and internationally celebrated

LEO received the Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award and was celebrated at the Edinburgh Fringe as clever, playful, and extremely funny; reviews from Berliner Morgenpost to Time Out New York highlight the absurd magic and the unique combination of acrobatics and film. This production stands in the tradition of visually strong physical theater – and elevates it to a new level.

Set design, costumes, technology: Less props – more imagination

The design relies on an open cube, clear lines, and few props. Video and animation work merge with the live performance into a seamless stage design. The audience experiences how reduction gives rise to a wealth of images – a prime example of effective theater technology without words.

Conclusion

If you want to know what weightlessness feels like on stage, experience in LEO an hour of concentrated stage magic: virtuosic, witty, family-friendly from around 10 years – and, above all, unforgettable. Be there live and let your perception tilt.