When does The Ghost of Canterville take place?

The performance takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

Where will The Ghost of Canterville be performed?

The event takes place in the Neuhaussaal of the Theater am Bismarckplatz, Bismarckplatz 7, 93047 Regensburg.

Who is the event suitable for?

The humorous orchestral audio play is aimed at young and old and is suitable as a family concert.

Can children come dressed up?

Yes. Children are invited to come dressed as spooky or funny ghosts to the family concert.

What can the audience expect musically?

Henrik Albrecht's adaptation combines Oscar Wilde's ghost story with a humorous orchestral audio play and the sound of the Philharmonic Orchestra.

Horror, Music, and Family Magic: Sir Simon Haunts Live at the Theater am Bismarckplatz

Name: The Ghost of Canterville
Start: 2026-10-25T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-25T11:00:00+01:00
Location: Theater am Bismarckplatz - Neuhaussaal

When Sir Simon Haunts: The Ghost of Canterville in Regensburg

Just before Halloween, the door to Oscar Wilde's famous ghost story opens in the Neuhaussaal of the Theater am Bismarckplatz. The 1st family concert takes the Philharmonic Orchestra musically to an English castle, where Sir Simon has been haunting for centuries.

A Humorous Ghost Story for the Whole Family

The Otis family moves from America into the old castle of Canterville. However, they are not impressed by the ghostly tales surrounding the restless spirit. Sir Simon does everything he can to scare the new residents, but especially the children turn the tables with imagination and wit. Among bed sheets, broomsticks, and surprising scare moments, an original play with fear emerges.

Orchestral Audio Play with Musical Dramaturgy

Henrik Albrecht transforms Oscar Wilde's narrative into a humorous orchestral audio play for young and old. The music leads through the mysterious atmosphere of the castle, accompanies Sir Simon's haunting, and gives the characters their own sound stage. Thus, the production connects acting, storytelling, and orchestral colors into a lively stage experience.

Between Horror, Comedy, and Compassion

At the center is not only the fright but also the encounter between a modern family and a ghost from a bygone era. While the sons challenge the old Sir Simon with their pranks, Virginia meets the dusty ghost with understanding. The dramaturgy thus bridges sensitively between a humorous ghost story, a family concert, and a tale of loneliness and humanity.

Dressed Up for the Family Concert

The audience is invited to appear as a spooky or funny ghost. Costumes, proximity to the stage, and the special theater atmosphere make attending the concert a shared Halloween experience. Audience reactions may alternate between tense silence, musical shudders, and liberating laughter.

Conclusion: Dive Live into Sir Simon's Castle

The Ghost of Canterville combines classical literature, orchestral sound, and imaginative family theater. Those in search of horror with humor, music with storytelling, and an extraordinary stage experience will find a charming journey to Canterville in the Neuhaussaal. The audience is best suited by dressing appropriately and joining the Otis family for the haunting.