David Jakobs as Franz: Schiller's Die Räuber” in Bad Hersfeld!

David Jakobs as Franz: Schiller's Die Räuber” in Bad Hersfeld!

The anticipation for the Bad Hersfeld Festival is growing, because on June 27, 2025, the curtain finally rises for the contemporary staging of Friedrich Schiller's "Die Räuber". The dramatic work, which once caused a scandal in 1782, is directed by Gil Mehmert in which impressive Abbey ruins Bad Hersfeld. The premiere begins at 9 p.m. and promises an unforgettable evening that theater lovers and newcomers enthusiastic.

David Jakobs, 41 years old and known for his versatility on stage, slips into the role of Franz von Moor. The sculptor's younger brother is not easy: he is socially disadvantaged and has to deal with his older brother Karl in a bitter power struggle. Jakobs, who started his career in the tender age of twelve in the musical "Les Misérables", describes his role as deeply human and broken. "Franz is looking for love and recognition, but his inner fights often make him appear lost," he explains. In the staging, the history of Schiller is fueled with modern sounds, because the music of the punk rock band The dead trousers is integrated powerfully to illuminate the rebellious topics of power and freedom in a new way.

the staging and its place

The Abbey Ruin Bad Hersfeld itself will be more than just a backdrop in this production. It is actively integrated into the plot, which will give the performance additional momentum. The stage is designed by Jens Kilian and the costumes come from the creative feather of Heike Meixner. The evening is also suitable for long theaters with a planned length of three hours, including a break.

The ensemble consists of talented actresses, actors and a five -member rock band that brings the songs of the dead trousers to life. This combination promises to emotionally expand Schiller's work and create new perspectives. "There are parallels between the gang of robbers and the band," notes Mehmert and notes that this staging addresses a special kind of rebellion.

A look at the future

The selection of the staging is no coincidence: Schiller made the premiere of the piece more than two hundred years ago overnight. Many of the introductory lectures offered in the chapter hall of the nearby museum are already sold out and illustrate the great public interest. If you have no tickets yet, you should hurry up, because some remaining tickets are available online and further performances are also planned for July and August 2025.

For David Jakobs, this is not only a new appearance, but also a return to a historical place. During his time in Bad Hersfeld, he lives in a charming apartment in Heenes, surrounded by nature and a view of a horse padding, which offers him a welcome break between the rehearsals. It is another chapter in his impressive career, which he masters with his actor woman and the four -year -old daughter, supported by the grandparents on site.

Experience Schiller's “Die Räuber” in a unique staging - an evening that combines history and modernity in a gripping way. One return is the other adventure and so it is to be hoped that the premiere of the festival will be a real crowd puller.

Further information on the performance and ticket details can be found at Bad Hersfelder Festival and a deep background report at Karso on the way .