When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for June 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Munich Volkstheater.

How long does the evening last?

The running time is 2 hours without intermission.

Where does the performance take place?

The venue is the Munich Volkstheater at Tumblingerstraße 29, 80337 Munich.

What is the ticket price?

The regular ticket price starts at €43; discounted tickets are significantly cheaper.

Is the theater barrier-free?

Yes, the Munich Volkstheater is barrier-free and provides additional assistance for guests with mobility impairments and hearing difficulties.

Are there any notes regarding the production?

Herbal cigarettes will be used on stage.

Tonio Schachinger's Real Time Age Ignites Clever, Urgent Stage Art at the Munich Volkstheater

Name: Real Time Age
Start: 2026-06-05T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-05T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Münchner Volkstheater

Real Time Age at the Munich Volkstheater: Coming-of-Age with a Sharp Eye and Fine Wit

With Real Time Age, the Munich Volkstheater presents one of the most distinctive contemporary German-language novels on stage on June 5, 2026. The German premiere in the adaptation by Jan Friedrich transforms Tonio Schachinger's award-winning material into a theatrical experience between school life, digital present, and social friction.

A Novel about Youth, Power, and Self-Assertion

At the center is Till, who comes to a traditional high school. Amidst strict rules, keen observations, and the silent violence of the education system, a story unfolds about growing up, belonging, and resistance. Schachinger's prose combines deadpan humor with precise social observation; the stage captures exactly this tension and translates it into a dense theatrical atmosphere.

Jan Friedrich's Direction Between Present and Critique of Tradition

Jan Friedrich's direction relies on pace, perspective shifts, and a clear dramatic line. The play does not nostalgically look back on school days but dissects the mechanics of a system that promises belonging yet excludes. The production employs the means of spoken theater to make visible the tension between youth culture, consumer worlds, and authoritarian structures.

Set Design, Costumes, and Sound as Precise Signs

With set and costumes by Max Schwidlinski, music by Friedrich Byusa Blam, and video by Nico Parisius, an evening is created that is closely directed both visually and acoustically. The production thrives on the energy of the ensemble, which aims to convey eight years of action through six characters. The strength of this theater evening lies precisely in its condensation: It feels light, fast, and simultaneously highly concentrated.

Press Reviews and Literary Authority

The novel by Tonio Schachinger received the German Book Prize in 2023 and has been read as an insightful social study. The previous press reviews of the stage adaptation also speak of a strong, pointed theatrical experience that combines faithfulness to the text and independence. For the audience, this results in an evening that brings together literary quality and stage magnetism.

Why It's Worth Attending

Real Time Age casts a gaze on a school world that is much larger than classrooms and playgrounds. Those who appreciate contemporary theater with a clear approach, fine wit, and social depth will find an evening here with relevance, rhythm, and attitude. Definitely experience it live and feel the current theater atmosphere at the Munich Volkstheater.