2026 presents our ninth world premiere. A story as unpredictable, raw and poetic as the landscape in which it is set.
Immerse yourself in Theodor Storm's world-famous story about the „Rider between the Worlds“ and experience the world of the white horse rider, the sea, storm surges and mystical nature as an immersive, audiovisual musical. Find out more about the History from a long lost time, in which Hauke Haien not only fights against the forces of nature...
„The story of the white horse rider has been haunting me for many years. The idea of turning the story into a musical has never left me and over the years has become an inner desire. I consider Theodor Storm's story to be one of the greatest works of German literature. He manages to masterfully combine a classic outsider story with the eerie and supernatural elements of a gothic novel in the style of Bram Stoker (Dracula) or Edgar Allen Poe. The constant alternation between haunting and reality creates enormous tension. Above all, however, Storm tells an incredibly touching love story in Schimmelreiter, which is reminiscent of Shakespeare's „Romeo and Juliet“ in its emotional depth and yet is completely different in its own way.“
Composer Dennis Martin
The creative team
With an international creative team around the renowned director and choreographer Simon Eichenberger we will surprise our audience with a completely new style.
„I have long followed with great admiration how great musical productions are created in Fulda at the highest level. Now I can be part of this special stage myself - with a heartfelt wish from Dennis Martin and a unique literary classic: „Der Schimmelreiter“, which is now being reinterpreted as a musical.„
Director Simon Eichenberger
The English set designer Charles Quiggin together with the Austrian Michael Balgavy (video design, visual artwork) and the Czech Aleš Valášek (costume design) will be responsible for the set. For the lighting design, the Austrian Stephanie Affleck and for the make-up Elke Quirmbach can be won.
For the first time, a state-of-the-art puppet show will be used in a spotlight production. A life-size, fully movable and technically complex horse puppet will be developed for the play, which will be a central component of the production. In addition, elaborate video projections, sophisticated wind and rain effects and the new surround sound will round off the immersive theater experience.
Pre-sale start „Der Schimmelreiter“
The Advance booking begins on June 03, 2025 at 10:00 am. Tickets are available online, by telephone and at all known advance booking offices. Game plan and Prices for the Musicalsommer Fulda 2026 are already available to view.
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„Look forward to a story full of suspense, mystery and spooky beauty.“
