Real Time Age at Munich Volkstheater: A Youth Between School and Gaming

Event: Real Time Age in Münchner Volkstheater, Tumblingerstraße 29, 80337 München on 13. November 2026

Date and Time

13. November 2026 19:30

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Location

Münchner Volkstheater
Tumblingerstraße 29, 80337 München, Deutschland

Price

30,00 €
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About this Event

Theater

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Other

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Inside

Real Time Age: Between Classroom, Gaming, and Growing Up

On Friday, November 13, 2026, the Munich Volkstheater presents Jan Friedrich's German premiere of Real Time Age. Based on the award-winning novel by Tonio Schachinger, the production tells the story of Till, a teenager at an elite high school, who seeks his own path amidst academic pressure, family expectations, and the virtual world of Age of Empires 2.

A Youth Between Reclam Book and Computer Game

The dramaturgy combines a coming-of-age narrative with a social study. Till finds himself captivated by a traditional school system, whose draconian class teacher Dolinar represents a world that collides with the realities of young people. While the class claims their identity with wit and resistance against outdated rules, Till discovers gaming as a space where skill, concentration, and strategic thinking matter.

Jan Friedrich's Production Opens Virtual Spaces

Director Jan Friedrich works with live cameras, video projections, and a transformable stage design. The clean classroom splits, becomes a projection surface, and creates space for the protagonist's inner world. Video tricks transform the feared teacher into exaggerated terror images, while the camera makes Till's loneliness, his passion for gaming, and the shock of his father's death immediately visible.

Acting Art Between Comedy and Vulnerability

The production merges precise comedy with emotional moments. Till's relationship with his mother revolves around the difficult question of how understanding can arise when different generations talk past each other. With his first love, Feli, the perspective expands: personal self-discovery meets political present and societal responsibility.

Theatrical Atmosphere at Munich Volkstheater

The stage experience thrives on the interplay between the real classroom, digital play space, and intimate moments. Light, video projections, and the direct acoustics of the stage intensify the theatrical atmosphere. The acting skills of the ensemble transform Till's story into a sensory, contemporary theatrical experience about school, friendship, loss, love, and the quest for recognition.

Conclusion: An Evening About Growing Up in the Digital Age

Real Time Age invites the audience on an intelligent and touching journey through youth culture, education, and digital living environments. Those who experience modern theater, strong imagery, and a dramaturgically layered engagement with growing up will find an unforgettable theater evening at the Munich Volkstheater. The introduction begins at 19:00 on stage 3, with the performance at 19:30 on stage 1.

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