When does the performance start?

The performance begins on June 10, 2026, at 18:30.

How long does the evening last?

The duration is about 4 hours including two breaks.

At what age is the play recommended?

The production is recommended for ages 14 and up.

Where does the performance take place?

At the Antoniushaus Theater, Mühlweg 13, 93053 Regensburg.

Is there an introduction before the performance?

Yes, there is an introduction 30 minutes before regular performances, except for the premiere.

Is the theater accessible?

Yes, all performance venues of the Regensburg Theater have barrier-free access and wheelchair spaces; the Antoniushaus also has an inductive hearing system.

Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus Unleash an Evening Full of Moral Questions at the Antoniushaus

Name: The Dirty Hands / The Just
Start: 2026-06-10T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-11T00:30:00+02:00
Location: Theater im Antoniushaus

A Double Evening about Morality, Power, and the Narrow Ground between Conviction and Guilt

With The Dirty Hands / The Just, the Regensburg Theater presents an existentialist double evening on stage at the Antoniushaus on June 10, 2026, which portrays political passion not as a slogan but as a test. The plays of Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus question how far a person can go to enforce a more just world. The evening is recommended for youths aged 14 and over and lasts about four hours, including two breaks. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/die-schmutzigen-haende-die-gerechten.html?utm_source=openai))

When Ideals Collide with the Harshness of Reality

Sartre's The Dirty Hands deals with political compromise as a dangerous temptation: Hoederer seeks balance, Hugo seeks pure action, and in between these movements, the conscience is ground to dust. Camus' The Just further escalates when a revolutionary cell plans an attack and, in the critical moment, humanity comes into focus. Thus, a stage space emerges where not action, but responsibility carries the real drama. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/die-schmutzigen-haende-die-gerechten.html?utm_source=openai))

Direction, Design, and the Art of Escalation

Antje Thoms, head of the acting department in Regensburg since the 22/23 season, develops the evening as a concentrated thought theater with emotional depth. Florian Barth is responsible for set and video design, Jan-S. Beyer for sound design, and Wanja Ostrower for lighting. The official notices regarding fog, gunshots, cigarette smoke, and sudden explosion noises indicate a production that uses atmosphere not decoratively, but as a dramatic tool. The press praised the concentrated ensemble performance and the sustained tension despite the long duration. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/die-schmutzigen-haende-die-gerechten.html?utm_source=openai))

Theatrical Atmosphere at the Antoniushaus

The theater in Antoniushaus, located in the barracks district, is well connected at the edge of Regensburg's city center. According to the Regensburg Theater, all performance venues are accessible and have wheelchair spaces; additionally, there is an inductive hearing system in the Antoniushaus. The cloakroom service is free, and bags and jackets are not allowed in the auditorium for fire safety reasons. For arrival, the venue refers to public transport; the audience can reach the venue conveniently and without detours. ([theaterregensburg.de](https://www.theaterregensburg.de/index/besuch.html))

An Evening for Concentrated Audience

The Dirty Hands / The Just promises not a comfortable theater experience but a precise stage experience with moral severity, dense language, and an audience reaction that culminates more in silence than in loud outbursts. Those who love theatrical art as a space for thought will find an evening here that resonates and does not settle for simple answers. Secure tickets now and experience the existentialist tension live. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/die-schmutzigen-haende-die-gerechten.html?utm_source=openai))