When does the performance start?

The performance starts on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 20:00 at the City Theater Amberg.

Is there an entry fee?

According to the event entry, admission is free. Timely reservation of seats is recommended.

When is entry and is there a box office?

Entry and the box office generally open 60 minutes before the start of the performance at the City Theater Amberg.

How long does the performance last?

The exact duration will be announced by the organizer. Please plan for about two hours for the theater evening.

Is the City Theater accessible?

Barrier-free information will follow. For specific requirements, please contact the Tourist Information Amberg or the theater in advance.

Where is the venue located?

City Theater Amberg, Schrannenplatz 8, 92224 Amberg. The house is centrally located in the old town and is easily accessible.

Eilles Takes the Stage: From Saddles and Hollows Enchants Amberg with Wit

Name: From Saddles and Hollows – Comedy about Joseph Eilles
Start: 2026-07-03T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-04T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadttheater Amberg

Cultural Enjoyment Meets Stage Art: From Saddles and Hollows in Amberg

A humorous, heart-pounding story about beginnings, courage, and enjoyment: The author Gerda Stauner tells in From Saddles and Hollows about the early years of Munich's tea and coffee pioneer Joseph Eilles – with wit, pace, and a sense for subtle nuances. Under the direction of Bernhard Neumann, a stage experience unfolds that makes the scent of colonial goods, the crackle of Residenzstraße, and the first great dreams of a brand tangible.

An Atmosphere You Can Smell

A stage set like a walkable delicatessen menu: wooden counters, sacks of coffee, shimmering tea canisters. Warm light shapes the contours, while the acoustics release delicate steps, store bell rings, and market calls. The theater atmosphere invites you to sharpen your senses – here, the founding period of enjoyment culture comes alive.

Dramaturgy Between Comedy and Courage

The production cleverly balances between comedy and character study. Witty dialogues clash with quiet moments of self-doubt, while the direction leads the rise of the young merchant with precise pacing. Scenic tableaux – an audience at court, risky deliveries, a bold store renovation – condense into an arc that makes the audience's reaction palpable: liberated laughter, then concentrated silence.

Acting with an Eye for Detail

The actors portray characters that one recognizes immediately: a determined business partner, a suspicious competitor, a court supplier with polished manners. Costumes tell stories of origin, status, and ambition; the direction sets precise accents when Eilles' quality maxim 'The best is just good enough' suddenly becomes an existential decision.

Historical Anchoring, Contemporary Relevance

The EILLES brand has represented tea and coffee culture since the 19th century. The play categorizes this success story theatrically as a bourgeois ascent narrative with comedic elements – and reflects our present: entrepreneurial spirit, brand identity, the dramaturgy of risk.

Voices of the Fans

On Instagram, a visitor raves: 'A fragrant time travel – elegantly played and full of humor!' On Facebook, a theatergoer writes: 'Great production, lovingly detailed down to the smallest tea canister – a must-see!'

Conclusion

From Saddles and Hollows offers sensual theater art with cultural added value: an evening that smells, sounds, and resonates for a long time. Experience live how enjoyment culture is created from courage, craftsmanship, and attitude – and secure your seats in time.