Name: A Gust of Wind
Start: 2026-07-26T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-26T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Markgrafentheater Großes Haus

When a gust of wind slams doors, a whole image of humanity opens up in Erlangen

With A Gust of Wind, the senior theater of Emil-von-Behring-Gymnasium brings Giovacchino Forzano's comedy in seven scenes to the stage of the Markgrafentheater Großes Haus. The source material tells the story of a reclusive man whose life is disrupted by a seemingly random misunderstanding – a material about loneliness, neighborhood, prejudice, and the fragile longing for closeness. Tickets are announced for the evening on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 7:30 PM starting at 7.50 euros. ([adticket.de](https://www.adticket.de/Ein-Windstoss/Erlangen-Markgrafentheater/26-07-2026_19-30.html?utm_source=openai))

A classic between comedy and social rift

Forzano's play unfolds its impact from a grotesquely sharpened everyday scene: A gust of wind, a slamming door, a false suspicion – and suddenly the private world tips into public exposure. The action leads from the embarrassing misunderstanding to an existential crisis and ends in a palpable opening of the heart. It is precisely this blend of comedy, melancholy, and moral question that makes the evening so appealing for today's audiences. ([murnau-stiftung.de](https://www.murnau-stiftung.de/movie/1007))

Students on the grand Baroque stage

The appearance of the senior theater adds a special tension to the production: Young performance meets the gold-red glow of the Markgrafentheater, whose historic hall amplifies every gesture and makes every pause audible. Directed by Katrin Wacker, it focuses on a stage experience that makes closeness and distance tangible at the same time – ideal for a piece in which even the smallest entanglements set an entire neighborhood in motion. ([adticket.de](https://www.adticket.de/Ein-Windstoss/Erlangen-Markgrafentheater/26-07-2026_19-30.html?utm_source=openai))

The Markgrafentheater as a resonance space

The Markgrafentheater is one of the most distinctive venues in the region. It is the oldest still-active Baroque theater in Southern Germany and offers a special theater atmosphere in the Grand House, complemented by barrier-free access, cloakroom, intermission offerings, and an inductive hearing system in the hall. For visitors, the house is not just a backdrop, but part of the production. ([schauspiel-erlangen.de](https://www.schauspiel-erlangen.de/theaterbesuch))

Audience experience with city reference

Those traveling benefit from the central location at Theaterplatz 2 in Erlangen. According to the event and visitor information, parking at the Theaterplatz is recommended for the evening; additionally, the venue is well accessible by public transport. The evening begins in the Grand House regularly at 7:30 PM, and the running time is approximately 120 minutes including an intermission. ([adticket.de](https://www.adticket.de/Ein-Windstoss/Erlangen-Markgrafentheater/26-07-2026_19-30.html?utm_source=openai))

In the end, it is not just a school theater, but a finely woven play about loneliness, dignity, and the power of the gaze of others. Anyone who engages with A Gust of Wind will experience an evening at the Markgrafentheater that begins quietly and resonates long afterward. Seeing this performance live is worthwhile for anyone who values theater as a meeting with human truth. ([adticket.de](https://www.adticket.de/Ein-Windstoss/Erlangen-Markgrafentheater/26-07-2026_19-30.html?utm_source=openai))