ETA Show: Great Spirits brings literary haunting to Bamberg's stage
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When great spirits meet musical apparitions
On October 24, 2026, an equally comic and eerie haunted house opens at the ETA Hoffmann Theater Bamberg. In the ETA Show: Great Spirits, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Heinrich von Kleist, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Donna Anna from Mozart’s Don Giovanni come together. Director and concept creator Daniel Seniuk transforms the story of the house into a humorous musical stage revue full of literary references, dark humor, and surprising intimacy.
A living-dead flatshare with literary explosive potential
For centuries, E.T.A. Hoffmann and Heinrich von Kleist have been at odds in this involuntary flatshare. Mozart is in search of musical inspiration, while Donna Anna continues to haunt the legendary guest box number 23. When the burnt-out show host ETA moves in with the ghosts after a burnout, the past and present, high culture and show business collide.
Music as a means of communication
The dramaturgy leads from initial hostility to cautious community. Behind the pointed dialogues and grotesque situations lies a serious core: whether dead or alive, all characters yearn to be understood. Music becomes the shared resonance space and the actual driving force of the production.
Stage art between haunting, revue, and theater history
The production directly draws from the history of the ETA Hoffmann Theater and brings the literary spirits of the place alive. Direction and concept are by Daniel Seniuk, with set design by Anna Siegrot. Video works by Alexander Drabusch and Lennart Peters expand the stage design, while Lea Mantel's dramaturgy intertwines the historical, musical, and comedic layers.
On stage are Hennie Gerdes, Avi Meyer, Laura Röseler, Daniel Seniuk, Stephan Ullrich, Luke Venatier, and Daniel Warland. A distinctive theater atmosphere, musical energy, pointed acting, and a stage experience that connects literary history with contemporary revue is expected.
Conclusion: An evening for fans of unconventional theater
The ETA Show combines literary haunting, Mozart’s melodies, black-humorous comedy, and the special aura of the ETA Hoffmann Theater. Those who want to experience theater as a living encounter of history, music, and acting will find a colorful evening here. Secure your tickets and experience the great spirits live in Bamberg.
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