How long does the performance last?

The performance lasts about 2 hours and 15 minutes including a break.

In which language is it performed?

The opera is performed in English with German surtitles.

From what age is The Shining suitable?

The production is rated 14+ by the theater.

Is there an introduction before the performance?

Yes, an introduction takes place 30 minutes before the start for all performances except the premiere.

Is the theater accessible?

Yes, all venues have accessible entrances and wheelchair seats.

What is the ticket price?

For the performance on July 15, 2026, tickets are available from 8 Euros.

An opera thriller of ice and shadows conquers Regensburg's stage

Name: The Shining
Start: 2026-07-15T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-16T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Theater am Bismarckplatz

An opera thriller that gets under your skin

On July 15, 2026, The Shining returns to the theater at Bismarckplatz: an evening filled with psychological tension, musical precision, and a theatrical atmosphere that transforms Stephen King's nightmare into powerful music theater. Paul Moravec's opera in two acts, in English with German surtitles, lasts about 2 hours and 15 minutes including a break and is designated for audiences aged 14 and older. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/the-shining.html))

The Overlook Hotel as a sound space of horror

The source material is world-famous, but Regensburg does not rely on mere effect; instead, it emphasizes dramatic escalation: isolation, familial tension, and the gradual crumbling of an order that has been fragile from the start. Moravec's music portrays the uncanny not as cheap shock, but as a precisely rising inner disturbance. The opera was presented at the Theater Regensburg as a European premiere and connects the story of the Torrances with a sound world where the Overlook Hotel almost becomes a character itself. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/the-shining.html))

Direction, stage design, and a dark stage experience

Sebastian Ritschel's directing focuses on strong imagery, while Sam Madwar's stage and video design ensures a visual pull. This is complemented by costumes from Barbara B. Blaschke and the musical direction by Stefan Veselka with the Philharmonic Orchestra Regensburg. The result is an opera thriller that not only tells a story but also condenses an atmosphere: flickering light, eerie silence, precisely set sound colors, and audience reactions that range between breathless tension and prolonged applause. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/the-shining.html))

What visitors can expect on July 15

For the performance on July 15, 2026, remaining tickets are noted; the start is at 7:30 PM. The schedule also includes an introduction 30 minutes before the performance and a post-discussion afterward, except during the premiere. The venue at Bismarckplatz is accessible and has wheelchair spots; assistance dogs are welcome with prior registration. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/the-shining.html))

Conclusion: Those seeking music theater that combines psychological depth, strong direction, and an evening full of intensity will find in The Shining a captivating live experience. This performance does not unfold mere horror aesthetics but rather a dense, musically high-caliber theatrical journey that must be felt in the hall. ([staatstheater-regensburg.de](https://www.staatstheater-regensburg.de/produktionen/the-shining.html))