When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on September 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

Where will it be performed?

It will be performed at the ETA Hoffmann Theater Bamberg at E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Platz 1 in 96047 Bamberg.

Is the theater accessible?

Yes, access is barrier-free. Wheelchair spaces are designated in the orchestra; registration at the box office is recommended.

How do I get there best?

The theater is centrally located in Bamberg. Public transportation and parking options are available, and the box office also provides specific information on buses and parking garages.

Is there a fixed ticket price?

No verified individual price could be confirmed for this event. Please check the box office or the official advance sale.

Is the evening suitable for theater lovers interested in classic productions?

Yes, the production is particularly aimed at visitors who appreciate psychologically precise acting, Ibsen classics, and modern directorial work.

Ibsen's Borkman Ignites a Cold, Electrifying Family Drama in Bamberg

Name: Borkman, Henrik Ibsen
Start: 2026-09-19T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-19T22:00:00+02:00
Location: ETA Hoffmann Theater

Ibsen's Abyss as a Captivating Chamber Play in Bamberg

With Borkman, Henrik Ibsen, the ETA Hoffmann Theater Bamberg opens a night full of fervor, power, and familial upheaval on September 19, 2026. The modern adaptation places the two female figures at the center and condenses the drama into a stage experience about guilt, desire, loss, and the price of economic dreams. ([bamberg-news.com](https://www.bamberg-news.com/veranstaltungen/theater/borkman-henrik-ibsen-26091403060545))

When Money Destroys Family

Henrik Ibsen's late work revolves around the downfall of a man who is shattered by financial power, future fantasies, and self-deception. This is where the material draws its weight: from the tension between private devastation and societal coldness, from the language of wounding and from the question of what remains of a person when the façade has fallen. Critics repeatedly highlight the blend of despair, coolness, and linguistic music that makes this drama so timeless. ([die-deutsche-buehne.de](https://www.die-deutsche-buehne.de/kritiken/henrik-ibsen-john-von-dueffel-borkman-eta-hoffmann-theater-bamberg/))

Two Sisters, One Son, An Open Fight

The Bamberg version focuses on Gerhild Borkman and Ella Rentheim. One bears the ruin, the other the wealth, and between them stands Edward as the focal point of care, rivalry, and old guilt. Thus, a museum classic does not emerge, but a precise chamber play that shows family loyalty as a battlefield. ([die-deutsche-buehne.de](https://www.die-deutsche-buehne.de/kritiken/henrik-ibsen-john-von-dueffel-borkman-eta-hoffmann-theater-bamberg/))

Direction, Stage, and Acting Art

Under the direction of Annette Pullen, a concentrated evening unfolds according to production information, with stage and costumes by Iris Kraft, music by Avi Meyer, and dramaturgy by Lea Mantel. The production relies on atmospheric density, minimal gestures, and psychological intensification. The casting with Marianna Linden and Susanne Wolff promises intense acting, where every pause carries weight. ([die-deutsche-buehne.de](https://www.die-deutsche-buehne.de/kritiken/henrik-ibsen-john-von-dueffel-borkman-eta-hoffmann-theater-bamberg/))

The ETA Hoffmann Theater as a Strong Venue

The ETA Hoffmann Theater in the heart of Bamberg stands for a bold program between the classical and contemporary. The house features the Great House with about 400 seats as well as other performance venues and is wheelchair accessible. The box office opens one hour before the performance begins, and the theater box office is open Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., additionally from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/poi/eta_hoffmann_theater-4728/))

Conclusion

Borkman, Henrik Ibsen promises an intense theater evening in Bamberg full of tensions, strong characters, and intelligent references to the present. Those who appreciate psychologically precise acting, dense dramaturgy, and great stage art should experience this performance live. ([die-deutsche-buehne.de](https://www.die-deutsche-buehne.de/kritiken/henrik-ibsen-john-von-dueffel-borkman-eta-hoffmann-theater-bamberg/))