When does the ETA Show: Great Ghosts take place?

The performance begins on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where will the performance be held?

The event takes place at the E.T.A. Hoffmann Theater, E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Platz 1, 96047 Bamberg.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from 19.50 euros according to the current ticket offer. Additional normal and reduced prices apply depending on the seating category.

Who is responsible for the production?

Direction and concept are by Daniel Seniuk. The design is by Anna Siegrot, the video is created by Alexander Drabusch and Lennart Peters, and the dramaturgy is by Lea Mantel.

Which characters appear in the ETA Show?

Key figures include E.T.A. Hoffmann, Heinrich von Kleist, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Donna Anna from Don Giovanni, and the show host ETA.

Is the event suitable for children?

No age rating is specified in the available event information.

Great Ghosts Awaken: A Musical Ghost Hour at the ETA Hoffmann Theater Bamberg

Name: ETA Show: Great Ghosts, Daniel Seniuk
Start: 2026-10-16T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-16T21:30:00+02:00
Location: E.T.A. Hoffmann Theater

When the Ghosts of the Theater Wait for Music

On October 16, 2026, a spooky yet musical haunted house opens at the E.T.A. Hoffmann Theater in Bamberg. In the ETA Show: Great Ghosts, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Heinrich von Kleist, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Donna Anna from Mozart's Don Giovanni meet. Between literary ghost hour, black humor, and great music, an evening on stage unfolds about artists, loneliness, and the desire to finally be understood.

An Undead Shared Apartment with Literary Resonance

The dramaturgy brings together historical figures who continue to live on in the ETA Hoffmann Theater: E.T.A. Hoffmann and Heinrich von Kleist clash over their writerly neuroses, Mozart searches for musical inspiration, while Donna Anna haunts the stage from the legendary foreign box number 23. The very setting becomes a narrative resonance space, transforming theater history into lively play.

Burnout, Ballads, and an Unusual Peace

Restlessness sets in as the washed-up show host ETA makes himself comfortable in the undead's shared apartment after a burnout. What begins as animosity develops into a cautious community. The direction by Daniel Seniuk combines acting art, revue elements, and music into an evening where the boundary between past and present, tragedy and comedy, is constantly in motion.

Music as the Last Language of Communication

At the center of the production is music. It becomes the dramatic key for characters who could not truly make themselves heard either in life or death. The stage design and equipment by Anna Siegrot, video works by Alexander Drabusch and Lennart Peters, as well as the dramaturgy by Lea Mantel create a theatrical atmosphere where historical motifs, pop cultural show forms, and grotesque hauntings intertwine.

An Ensemble Between Ghost Train and Concert Stage

Hennie Gerdes, Avi Meyer, Laura Röseler, Daniel Seniuk, Stephan Ullrich, Luke Venatier, and Daniel Warland bring the colorful world of characters to life on stage with physical precision, comedic timing, and musical energy. The result promises an unusual stage experience for all who appreciate literary classics, music theater, and humorous contemporary productions with a sense of the abyss.

Conclusion: Theater History Becomes a Live Experience

ETA Show: Great Ghosts connects the grand history of the house with a humorous musical revue. Visitors can expect an atmospheric theater evening full of literary allusions, quirky encounters, and musical surprises. Those who want to experience how ghosts, artists, and an exhausted showmaster vie for attention should not miss this special stage experience at the E.T.A. Hoffmann Theater.