The Shining at the Regensburg Theater: An opera thriller of unsettling force
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An opera thriller that gets under your skin
With The Shining, the Regensburg Theater brings an opera thriller to the stage that transforms Stephen King's bestseller into a feverishly vibrant music theater with music by Paul Moravec. The European premiere combines psychological threat, sonic precision, and a bleak theatrical atmosphere into a stage experience that brutally exposes the abyss of an isolated family. In English with German subtitles, suitable for ages 14 and up, the performance lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes including a break. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/the-shining.html?back=day-090526&m=71&utm_source=openai))
When the Overlook Hotel becomes a psychological trap
At the center is the story of Jack, Wendy, and Danny Torrance, who move into a remote hotel as the caretaking family. What initially sounds like tranquility quickly shifts into a claustrophobic spiral of isolation, fear, and loss of control. The Regensburg Theater emphasizes the human core of the material: a family struggling for survival under extreme conditions. This is precisely where the power of this production lies. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/the-shining.html?back=day-090526&m=71&utm_source=openai))
Musical tension that knows no mercy
Paul Moravec does not compose agreeable surfaces but a sound space full of nervousness, color, and dramatic tension. The Philharmonic Orchestra of Regensburg, conducted by Stefan Veselka, unfolds this score virtuously and with nuance according to house statements; the production is described by Regensburg as a gripping opera thriller. For the audience, this creates an evening that draws them in rather than merely telling: with sharp lighting, concentrated singer performance, and a dramaturgy that gradually strips away security. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/the-shining.html?back=day-090526&m=71&utm_source=openai))
What makes the Regensburg production special
The production stands out as a European premiere, marking a significant event in the theater's schedule. Directed by Sebastian Ritschel, with musical direction by Stefan Veselka, the production comes with strong content notes: intense lighting effects, explosion sounds, gunshots, fog, and fake blood. It also includes references to physical violence, alcohol abuse, murder, and suicide. Those looking for intense music theater will experience not a decorative spectacle but a deliberately heightened stage experience with a significant emotional stakes. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/the-shining.html?back=day-090526&m=71&utm_source=openai))
Theater atmosphere with resonance
The theater at Bismarckplatz provides the suitable resonating space for this. With 519 seats, barrier-free access, and clear visitor information, the setting remains pleasantly manageable without losing impact. The house specifies concrete regulations for designated wheelchair spaces and companion tickets; additionally, arrangements are made for performances with German subtitles and other inclusive offerings. Thus, the production meets an audience seeking closeness, concentration, and immediate theater atmosphere. ([theaterkompass.de](https://theaterkompass.de/theaterverzeichnisse/organisation/369?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion
The Shining at the Regensburg Theater promises an evening between musical seduction and psychological horror. Those who love opera as a boundary experience should witness this production live: it condenses Stephen King's material into an intense, visually striking, and highly relevant operatic experience. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/the-shining.html?back=day-090526&m=71&utm_source=openai))
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