When does the performance start and is there an introduction?

The performance starts on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 8:00 PM. A free introduction will be held at 7:15 PM on the 1st floor of the Copper House.

How much do the tickets cost?

According to the program, tickets cost €32 regular, €24 reduced, and €14 for ages 14 to 18. All prices include advance booking and system fees.

How do I best reach the Copper House?

By S-Bahn S6 to Planegg station. From the station, take bus 266 to Planegg Cemetery. There are parking spaces directly at the Copper House/Feodor-Lynen-Gymnasium as well as across from the cemetery.

Is there a cloakroom and a bar?

Yes. The free cloakroom is open. The foyer bar opens one hour before the start and during the intermission; pre-orders are possible.

Is the hall barrier-free?

Yes. Wheelchair spaces are available upon request; there is also an induction loop with headphones available for loan against a deposit.

How large is the hall?

The large hall of the Copper House offers space for about 450 guests according to the community of Planegg.

Tender, funny, authentic: Miss Daisy conquers Planegg at the Copper House

Name: Miss Daisy and Her Chauffeur
Start: 2026-04-18T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-19T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Kupferhaus Planegg

A radiant theater evening: Miss Daisy and Her Chauffeur at the Copper House

A theatrical experience full of warmth, wit, and quiet humanity: Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play unfolds at the Copper House Planegg in a theatrical atmosphere where dialogues glow, light moods breathe, and acting talent is at the center. Doris Kunstmann and Ron Williams let the unlikely friendship between the Jewish widow Daisy Werthan and her chauffeur Hoke Coleburn grow with fine dramaturgy.

Between prejudice and familiarity: the art of subtle tones

With economical staging power and clear directorial accents by Frank Matthus, everyday moments are transformed into great theater. The stage design remains elegantly minimal: a chair, a table, a car scheme – enough to open up spaces of memory. The costumes reference the years of the American civil rights movement, while the hall's acoustics carry every breath. Thus, the view shifts from superficialities to inner movement: from distrust to affection.

Precision in performance: acting that gets under your skin

Doris Kunstmann portrays Miss Daisy's stubbornness with nuances, vulnerable dignity shimmering in her gaze. Ron Williams shapes Hoke as a calm counterpoint, whose humor and life wisdom gently undermine barriers. Benjamin Kernen as Boolie frames the relationship with dry warmth – a trio that masters timing, subtext, and nuances with aplomb.

Dramaturgical finesse: time, rhythm, resonance

Uhry's one-act play thrives on precise rhythm. Scenes leap through decades, yet the direction fluidly connects transitions: a change in light, a whisper of music, and we are further along in the calendar. This form directs the focus to the essentials: shifts in attitude, memory work – and the silent gestures that establish friendship.

Audience service: arrive relaxed, experience intensely

The free introduction at 7:15 PM prepares for contexts, motives, and historical references. The Copper House offers good connections via S-Bahn S6, nearby parking options, as well as an induction loop, cloakroom, and open foyer bar – ideal conditions for a focused theater experience.

Conclusion

Those who appreciate human closeness without kitsch, humor without cynicism, and theatrical art without sensationalism will experience a fulfilling theater evening here. Miss Daisy and Her Chauffeur touches through precise acting, fine direction, and acoustic spaces that resonate long after – a must-experience live.