When does the performance take place?

The performance is planned for 06/24/2026 at 7:30 PM.

How long does Moby Dick last?

The playing time is 1 hour 45 minutes without an intermission.

Where is the play performed?

In the Large House of the D'haus Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus at Gustaf-Gründgens-Platz 1 in Düsseldorf.

What is the ticket price?

The displayed prices start at 7.50 euros and range up to 54.00 euros depending on the seating category.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the D'haus provides accessible entrances, elevators, wheelchair-accessible seats, and travel information on the accessibility page.

Is there an intermission?

No, the performance runs without an intermission.

Robert Wilson's Moby Dick unleashes Düsseldorf's stage with light, sound, and impact

Name: Moby Dick
Start: 2026-06-24T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-24T23:15:00+02:00
Location: D'haus Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus

A theater evening between sea, myth, and obsession

Robert Wilson's Moby Dick returns to the Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus on June 24, 2026 and brings Herman Melville's century-old novel as a strict, visually powerful theatrical experience to the grand stage. The production combines music by Anna Calvi with Wilson's unmistakable directorial style, where light, rhythm, and body merge into a unique theatrical atmosphere. ([dhaus.de](https://www.dhaus.de/programm/a-z/moby-dick-2024/))

The white whale as a mirror of human demons

At the center is Ishmael's voyage on the Pequod, which expands from a seafaring narrative into an existential expedition into the depths of man. Ahab appears not only as captain but as a driven individual, whose hunt for the white whale transforms the stage into a space of obsession. The D’haus describes the material as a panorama of philosophy, adventure, science, and myth. ([dhaus.de](https://www.dhaus.de/programm/a-z/moby-dick-2024/))

Robert Wilson's imagery: precision instead of noise

Wilson, who passed away in 2025, returned with this work to Düsseldorf; the house situates the production as part of a tribute to one of the most significant representatives of contemporary theater. His productions work with strictly composed tableaus, distinctive light axes, and a dramatic condensation that charges every movement. In Moby Dick, Anna Calvi's music carries this tension further and gives the evening a vibrant, contemporary impact. ([dhaus.de](https://www.dhaus.de/programm/a-z/moby-dick-2024/))

Premiere energy, concert volume, and large ensemble

The ensemble of the D'haus encounters a production that consciously works with volume: The theater points out punctually loud noises and songs at concert volume. This is precisely the appeal of this evening: The stage events do not remain mere illustration but develop into an acoustically and visually penetrating theatrical event with a strong impact on the audience. Notable names include Rosa Enskat as Ahab and Christopher Nell, who has already been at the center of Wilson's productions multiple times. ([dhaus.de](https://www.dhaus.de/programm/a-z/moby-dick-2024/))

Venue with a strong theatrical presence

It will be performed in the Large House of the Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus at Gustaf-Gründgens-Platz 1, 40211 Düsseldorf. For the visit, the house provides accessible access to the venue, information on travel and accessibility, as well as a service offer with box office and advance sales. The subway station Schadowstraße and the underground parking KII / Schauspielhaus are explicitly listed on the accessibility page. ([dhaus.de](https://www.dhaus.de/service/))

The performance lasts 1 hour 45 minutes without intermission. Tickets for the date on 06/24/2026 are announced for advance sale; the displayed prices start at 7.50 euros and go up to 54.00 euros. ([dhaus.de](https://www.dhaus.de/programm/a-z/moby-dick-2024/))

Conclusion: Those who love theater as a sensual expedition will not experience a museum classic here but a precisely constructed, visually overwhelming stage experience full of tension, sound, and meaning. Moby Dick promises great acting talent, strong images, and an evening that resonates long after the final image. Experience it live at D’haus. ([dhaus.de](https://www.dhaus.de/programm/a-z/moby-dick-2024/))