Judas at ETA Hoffmann Theater: Great Stage Art Puts the Traitor on Trial
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Judas Steps Out of the Shadow of Accusation
Who was Judas Iscariot really: a traitor, a tool of a divine plan, or a person to whom history never granted a voice of his own? In his pointed defense speech, Walter Jens shifts the perspective and lets the accused speak for himself. On November 1, 2026, this will be transformed into an intense stage experience at the studio of the ETA Hoffmann Theater Bamberg featuring Marek Egert.
A Monologue Against Hasty Judgment
The production puts one of the most influential figures of Christian Western tradition on an imaginary trial. Judas passionately defends his decisions with theological sharpness and ruthless logic. He struggles, doubts, and forces his audience to reconsider the familiar narrative of betrayal.
At the center is not only the biblical figure but also the question of how societies distribute blame and make people scapegoats. Jens’ text sheds light on millennia-old Christian anti-Semitism and develops a compelling plea for responsibility, differentiation, and independent thinking.
Acting with Immediate Tension
Marek Egert takes on the role of Judas, carrying the evening as the central stage figure. Tim Adam's direction focuses on immediacy and tangibility. Together, they are working on a production in which language becomes the dramatic backdrop: Each accusation, every doubt, and every twist enrich the atmosphere of the theater.
The stage and costume design is by Anais Buzduga, with dramaturgy by Lea Mantel. The artistic team builds on their collaborative work on The World on the Back, with which Adam and Egert had already energized the vaulted stage. The performance promises a concentrated form of stage art in which acoustics, presence, and linguistic precision define the space.
Biblical Reading on High Tension
Here, Judas does not appear as a one-dimensional cipher of evil but as a contradictory human being within an overwhelming salvation story. This dramatic reversal makes the theater evening so captivating: The well-known story remains recognizable, yet its moral coordinates become unsteady.
The production combines literary theater, religious motif narratives, and social reflection. It addresses audiences who wish to engage with an intense monologue, a linguistically ambitious dramaturgy, and thoughtful contemplation of guilt, exclusion, and responsibility.
Conclusion: An Evening That Changes Perspective
Judas – The Defense Speech of Judas Iscariot promises a dense, challenging stage experience in the studio of the ETA Hoffmann Theater. Marek Egert's acting, Tim Adam's direction, and Walter Jens’ precise text lead us right into a conflict that intertwines religious tradition with the present. Anyone who wishes to experience theater as a space for insight should not miss this evening live in Bamberg.
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