When does the performance start?

The date is scheduled for 17.09.2026 at 20:00.

What is the entry fee?

The regular admission is 17 euros, reduced 15 euros.

Where does the play take place?

In the Organ Factory Hall at Amthausstraße 17, 76227 Karlsruhe.

How long does the theater evening last?

The event is scheduled to last about two hours.

Is there information on access and parking?

Yes, the Organ Factory is easily reachable by public transport; nearby stops include Durlach Schlossplatz and Durlach Friedrichschule. Parking is available in surrounding parking garages.

Is the event accessible for people with disabilities?

The found sources only provide general notes on the accessibility of the Organ Factory. For specific needs, it is advisable to contact the organizer directly.

A mysterious family secret unfolds in summer on Karlsruhe's theater stage

Name: IT WAS TWENTY TO NINE
Start: 2026-09-17T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-18T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Orgelfabrik Halle

A summer evening full of secrets in the Organ Factory Hall

With IT WAS TWENTY TO NINE, the Theater in the Organ Factory in Karlsruhe presents a new stage play freely inspired by Charles Dickens. The production promises a dense theatrical experience filled with family intrigue, inheritance drama, and mysterious disappearances – a storyline that captivates the audience from the very first minute.

A house like a memory, a time like a puzzle

At the center is Miss Havisham, who lives in a nearly derelict house with her adoptive daughter Estella. Stopped clocks, old bills, and open questions converge into an atmosphere where every detail matters. The stage design draws from this tension between decay and expectation, between a frozen past and a breaking present.

Family ties, inheritance, and hidden desires

The relatives of the wealthy Miss Havisham appear at a birthday party that is anything but festive. Camilla and Raymond Pocket, Cousin George, and Sarah Pocket bring greed, mistrust, and power games with them. When Philip from the village and the lawyer Mr. Jaggers enter the scene, the situation tilts into a finely balanced chamber play full of intrigue. The dramaturgy relies on surprising twists, clear character delineations, and that nervous energy that makes good theater so irresistible.

Charles Dickens as an echo, not as a layer of dust

Gabriele Michel and Franco Rosa take up the world of Great Expectations and transform it into a contemporary theatrical atmosphere with historical depth. This connection makes it appealing: old motifs such as inheritance, guilt, origins, and social masks suddenly seem immediate. The play shows how timeless classical literature can be on stage when direction and acting reveal the essence instead of illustrating it.

An evening of theater for the curious and culture fans

The Theater in the Organ Factory is known for its summer premieres, and this evening is in line with this tradition of vibrant stage art. Those who immerse themselves in grotesque characters, curious situations, and a thrilling family narrative will experience a stage event with its own tone and strong audience impact. In the end, the desire remains to solve the puzzle on stage themselves.

Conclusion: IT WAS TWENTY TO NINE combines literary source, clever direction, and atmospheric summer theater into a delightful evening in Karlsruhe. Anyone who loves secrets, fine irony, and classical-inspired theater should experience this performance live.