Dirty Hands / The Just at Antoniushaus: Political Theater Full of Tension

An evening between revolution, doubt, and political fervor

With Dirty Hands / The Just, the Regensburg Theater brings a double evening to the stage on June 11, 2026, placing Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus in an intense dialogue about morality, power, and humanity. The Regensburg premiere spans from revolutionary calculation to the fateful moment of hesitation and promises a stage experience that demands both intellect and nerve. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/die-schmutzigen-haende-die-gerechten.html?utm_source=openai))

When ideals meet realpolitik

In Sartre's Dirty Hands, idealism and willingness to compromise collide with biting clarity: Hoederer seeks a political solution, while Hugo seeks a pure decision. Camus responds with The Just, where a revolutionary cell plans an attack, until a moral rift changes everything in a critical moment. This tension does not create an academic discourse in Antje Thoms' production, but rather a dense political thriller with existential weight. ([theaterregensburg.de](https://www.theaterregensburg.de/produktionen/die-schmutzigen-haende-die-gerechten.html?ID_Vorstellung=3465&m=73))

Direction, dramaturgy, and the art of sharp focus

Antje Thoms, the director of drama in Regensburg since the 22/23 season, is known for a wide range of classics, premieres, and consistently sharp contemporary references. This double evening thrives on her precise directing work, Elena Höbarth's dramaturgy, and Florian Barth's set design, which provide the focused theatrical atmosphere where every silence has meaning. ([theaterregensburg.de](https://www.theaterregensburg.de/personen/antje-thoms.html))

A theater space for concentration and tension

The Antoniushaus, which has been the second large venue for the Regensburg State Theater since February 2022, offers an intimate setting for this political climax with up to 420 seats. Free parking is available at the municipal vocational school; furthermore, the house is easily accessible by RVV bus. With a theater ticket, the bus rides with RVV to the performance are free. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/orte/index.html))

What the audience can expect

The evening is aimed at an audience aged 14 and older and lasts about four hours with two breaks. For all performances except the premiere, there is an introduction 30 minutes before the start. Content warnings regarding violence, bomb attacks, firearms, and suicide make it clear that this is not a light decor, but politically charged stage art awaits. For those who seek theater as a place of friction, this evening is filled with intellectual sharpness and emotional depth. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/die-schmutzigen-haende-die-gerechten.html?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Dirty Hands / The Just promises an intense theatrical experience that makes Sartre and Camus appear not as museum pieces, but as fiercely relevant. Between moral responsibility, revolutionary pathos, and the question of the limits of political violence, an evening unfolds that resonates long after. Those who love intelligent, challenging theater should experience this performance live in Regensburg. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/die-schmutzigen-haende-die-gerechten.html?utm_source=openai))

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• Theater Regensburg – Dirty Hands / The Just
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• Theater Regensburg – Antje Thoms
• City of Regensburg – Event Locations
• Theater Regensburg – Production with Press Reviews