When does the performance take place?

The performance starts on 24.10.2026 at 19:00 at FFT Düsseldorf.

How long does the evening last?

The event is scheduled for about 90 minutes and is expected to end around 20:30.

How much is the admission?

The researched ticket price starts from 11 euros.

Where does the production take place?

The performance is at FFT Düsseldorf at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 1 in 40210 Düsseldorf.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, FFT offers accessible entrances and tickets for wheelchair users. The ticket for the accompanying person is free.

Are there travel tips?

Yes, FFT is located near Düsseldorf Central Station and Worringer Platz. Parking is available in the KAP1 parking deck, but access is through the glass entrance hall.

Old Women Spring at FFT Düsseldorf: A warm theater festival about courage and new beginnings

Name: Senior Theater SeTA: Old Women Spring
Start: 2026-10-24T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-24T22:30:00+02:00
Location: FFT Düsseldorf

When sadness turns into a new beginning: Old Women Spring at FFT Düsseldorf

With Old Women Spring, the Senior Theater SeTA brings a tragicomedy to the stage that intertwines heart, humor, and quiet resistance. In FFT Düsseldorf, the story unfolds around widow Martha, an inherited store, and a surprising comeback as a lively stage experience full of playfulness and clever nuances.

A village, a store, a new beginning

The story tells of a woman who refuses to say goodbye and finds herself in the process. Martha rediscovers an old passion, sews lingerie, and opens a shop with her friends that not only revitalizes a property, but also a whole structure of role models, expectations, and decades-old habits. The dramaturgy relies on clear conflicts, precise character constellations, and a narrative that oscillates between comedy and life's wisdom.

Senior Theater with presence and pace

SeTA has been based in Düsseldorf since 1989 and sees theater as a bridge to society. The ensemble works under professional guidance and combines experience with zest for performance, musical energy, and an unmistakable stage atmosphere. It is precisely from this that Old Women Spring derives its tension: From lived biography arises a special credibility, from playfulness a rhythmic drive, and from precision and empathy a touching audience reaction.

The production between wit and depth

Nicola Glück directs the material with a sense for quick dialogues, strong contrasts, and the subtle shifts between melancholy and liberation. The stage design by Pia Oertel frames the playing space for a story where the shop, village public life, and private longing intertwine. This blend of cheerful surface and emotional depth is what makes the performance interesting for theater lovers who seek not only entertainment but also an intelligent perspective on aging, friendship, and self-empowerment.

A familiar theme, retold on stage

Old Women Spring connects to the film material The Autumn Remains and transforms it into a lively stage version by Stefan Vögel. In earlier reviews, the material has repeatedly been described as warm-hearted, funny, and unexpectedly touching; its allure lies in the combination of everyday proximity and emancipatory gesture. This Düsseldorfer production also focuses here, turning a life crisis into an evening about courage, dignity, and the magic of new beginnings.

Conclusion

Old Women Spring at FFT Düsseldorf promises an evening that opens with humor and resonates with feeling. Anyone wanting to experience theater with human warmth, clever dramaturgy, and a strong ensemble performance should not miss this stage experience.