How long does the performance last

The performance lasts about 90 minutes; information about the break has not yet been published.

When and where does the performance take place

On Saturday, 21.02.2026 at 19:30 in Theater Hinterm Eisernen, Promenade 29, 91522 Ansbach.

What does a ticket cost

Tickets are available from 15 euros; additional service fees may apply depending on the provider.

Are there parking options

Parking is possible according to regional information at the Promenade and the Hofwiese parking lot.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible

Information to follow; please contact the organizer directly.

From what age is the visit recommended

There is no age recommendation; the play deals with societal issues of the Weimar Republic.

Little Man – What Now? - Theater Ansbach Ansbach 2026

Name: Theater Ansbach: Little Man – What Now?
Start: 2026-02-21T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-02-21T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Theater Hinterm Eisernen

A Novel Becomes Theater: Little Man – What Now? Unfolds Its Impact

A stage experience with a gripping effect: Hans Fallada's contemporary novel about Johannes Pinneberg and Lämmchen encounters today's realities in the Theater Hinterm Eisernen. The theater atmosphere intensifies social hardship, love, and hope into an evening that transports the audience right into the Weimar Republic – while sharply outlining the present.

Between Ticket Hall and Crisis Chorus: Dramaturgy with Heart and Mind

The production based on Tankred Dorst and Peter Zadek highlights the social upheavals of the Great Depression with precise dramaturgy: short, filmically edited scenes, rhythmically structured transitions, a stage that conjures up a kitchen, department store, and street protest with minimal props. Costumes in muted tones, harsh working lights, and shadows depict the fragile existence of the little people. Thus, a vibrant stage art emerges that evokes empathy instead of lecturing.

Love as Backlight: Acting Art with Quiet Notes

When Pinneberg and Lämmchen allude to dismissal, humiliation, and political pressure, a delicate chamber piece about dignity arises. The direction relies on nuances: a gaze that lingers, a hand that does not let go in the crowd. The audience's reaction is correspondingly intimate – silent moments, where one wants to hold their breath, alternate with liberating laughter over the tragicomedy of everyday life.

Historical Depth of Field: Weimar, Economic Crisis, Wake-Up Call

The stage reflects historical source images and directs the focus to structures: wage cuts, consumer credit, conformism. Musical interludes quote the entertainment music of the early thirties and lay a bittersweet patina over the events. This way, Fallada's societal panorama becomes an urgent diagnosis of the times.

Conclusion

What can visitors expect? An intense theater evening about love and decency against the wind – sensual, clever, touching. Experience Little Man – What Now? live in Ansbach and get close to great acting talent.