When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for June 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where will Moby Dick be performed?

It will be performed in the Grand House of D’haus Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus at Gustaf-Gründgens-Platz 1 in Düsseldorf.

Is the event sold out?

Yes, the date is marked as sold out. There may be remaining tickets available at the box office.

What are the ticket prices?

For the Grand House, the theater lists regular prices up to 54 euros depending on the seating category, as well as discounted categories; for the specific date, special prices from the 100 Days of Theater series are also indicated.

Is the house barrier-free accessible?

Yes, D’haus describes ground-level access, elevators, and accessible restrooms. Special notes apply to certain areas, such as when arriving via parking garage K II.

How long does the performance last?

No reliable information regarding the exact duration is available in the provided material. Information will follow.

Robert Wilson's Moby Dick ignites a dark, luminous sea of theater at D’haus

Name: Moby Dick
Start: 2026-06-27T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-27T20:00:00+02:00
Location: D'haus Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus

A grand picture made of language, light, and obsession: Robert Wilson's "Moby Dick" at the Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus

With Herman Melville's world material, an evening returns to Düsseldorf that does not rely on mere action, but on pull, rhythm, and visual power. Robert Wilson's production combines set design, lighting, and musical tension into a theatrical experience that challenges both the gaze and the feeling. The Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus announces the evening as the return of a great director who has already left formative works here with "Dorian" and "The Sandman".

When the white whale becomes a stage symbol

"Moby Dick" lives from the power of condensation. Melville's novel about hunting, hubris, and sea intoxication is considered material for great images and precise dramaturgy. Wilson translates this narrative not naturalistically, but with the clear handwriting of visual theater: strict compositions, strong tableaux, a play of silence, sound, and movement. Thus, the theater atmosphere is created in which every light signal, every pose, and every musical impulse gains meaning.

Robert Wilson's signature: Contour instead of excess

The Düsseldorf announcement names Wilson as director, set designer, and lighting designer in one; additionally, there are songs and lyrics by Anna Calvi. This connection promises a production that does not narrate illustratively but poetically charges. The audience does not experience a mere retelling of the novel's plot, but a stage art that burns images into memory. That the D'haus presents the evening as an international, highly regarded production underscores the artistic ambition of this repertoire piece.

A house for grand forms

The Schauspielhaus at Gustaf-Gründgens-Platz is one of the most striking theater buildings in the country and offers a stage for strong spatial effects with its Grand House. The iconic building by Bernhard Pfau, today with about 730 seats in the Grand House, provides the setting for evenings that require both expansiveness and concentration. Barrier-free access, elevators, touch tours, and good connections via parking garage and public transport are among the house's most important service points.

Audience reactions between wonder and reverberation

The material of "Moby Dick" has always captivated audiences because it combines adventure with metaphysical power. In Düsseldorf, this literary greatness meets a directorial handwriting characterized by world theater, reduction, and image-strong precision. Those who love such evenings seek not only tension but the rare blend of concentration, beauty, and restlessness that continues to resonate long after the final image.

Conclusion: An evening for theatergoers longing for greatness

"Moby Dick" at the Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus promises an intense stage experience between classic, soundspace, and visual rigor. Those who appreciate acting in concentrated form, strong images, and an evening theater with ambition will experience a production here that captivates both mind and senses. Check tickets now and experience this special theater evening live.

Voices of the fans:

The response on social channels is attentive and expectant. The D’haus is present on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube; however, specific audience quotes are not available in the verified results.