When does the performance begin?

The performance begins on 18.08.2026 at 20:00.

Where does Friederike - Without Equal take place?

The performance will take place in the rock garden Sanspareil, Sanspareil 34, 96197 Wonsees.

How much is the admission fee?

For Sanspareil, the Studio Stage Bayreuth states ticket prices of 20, 18, and 15 euros; the cheapest price is 15 euros.

How long does the theater evening last?

The schedule indicates a duration of about two hours for the performance.

Is the venue accessible?

The rock garden has accessible forest paths but is overall a historical landscape area with limited accessibility in parts.

Are there parking facilities on site?

Yes, directions mention parking at the entrance to the rock garden or at the rock garden Sanspareil parking lot.

A summer evening full of theater magic in the rock garden Sanspareil

Name: Friederike - Without Equal
Start: 2026-08-18T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-19T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Felsengarten Sanspareil

A summer evening in the rock garden where theater and landscape merge

With Friederike - Without Equal, the Studio Stage Bayreuth presents a play by Julius Theodor Semmelmann in the historic rock garden Sanspareil on 18.08.2026 at 20:00. The location itself is part of the effect: Sanspareil means without equal, the rock garden is one of the most remarkable landscapes in the region and combines nature, ruin architecture, and theater atmosphere to create an impressive open-air stage experience. ([bayreuth-wilhelmine.de](https://www.bayreuth-wilhelmine.de/deutsch/sanspar/felseng.htm?utm_source=openai))

A historical venue with a strong aura

The rock garden Sanspareil was created between 1744 and 1748 as courtly garden art amidst rocks, woods, and ornamental buildings. The ruin theater belongs to that setting which still generates a special tension today: The evening does not begin in the audience area, but already on the way through the complex. Here, nature becomes a participant, and the twilight light becomes a dramaturgical figure. ([bayreuth-wilhelmine.de](https://www.bayreuth-wilhelmine.de/deutsch/sanspar/felseng.htm?utm_source=openai))

Julius Theodor Semmelmann and the stage handwriting

Julius Theodor Semmelmann is known as a stage and costume designer in the German-speaking theater and has worked at houses such as the Cologne Opera, Frankfurt Opera, Semperoper Dresden, and the Bayreuth Festival. His career shows a precise anchoring in stage art that combines visual composition and musical thinking. For an open-air format like Sanspareil, this experience promises a production that closely relates space, history, and acting art. ([deutschestheater.de](https://www.deutschestheater.de/das-deutsche-theater/personen/julius-semmelmann?utm_source=openai))

Open-air theater with special tension

The Studio Stage Bayreuth provides a performance venue with around 86 seats for Sanspareil; the walking path from the parking area to the theater is part of the experience and is indicated to take about 15 minutes. At the same time, the indications about the site show that the place is historically shaped and not fully accessible. Those attending theater here do not experience a smooth event area but rather a landscape stage with character, wind, stone, and a wide horizon. ([studiobuehne-bayreuth.de](https://www.studiobuehne-bayreuth.de/userdata/files/sommer2025_versand.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Tickets, times, and visitor information

For the performance on 18.08.2026, the calendar of the Studio Stage Bayreuth records a start at 20:00; the production will be taking place in the summer of 2026 in Sanspareil, with more dates also indicated in the schedule. Tickets are available online as well as at the Bayreuth box office. For Sanspareil, the Studio Stage states ticket prices of 20 / 18 / 15 euros, with the cheapest ticket price being 15 euros. ([studiobuehne-bayreuth.de](https://www.studiobuehne-bayreuth.de/theater/de/spielplan/kalender/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Friederike - Without Equal connects a historical place, summer evening, and theater to create a stage experience with a strong atmosphere. Those who want to experience theater not just visually but in an extraordinary landscape will find an evening full of presence, tension, and poetic expansiveness in Sanspareil. Be there live and experience this special open-air production on site. ([bayreuth-wilhelmine.de](https://www.bayreuth-wilhelmine.de/deutsch/sanspar/felseng.htm?utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

Studio Stage Bayreuth - Schedule and production Friederike - Without Equal ([studiobuehne-bayreuth.de](https://www.studiobuehne-bayreuth.de/theater/?utm_source=openai))
Bavarian Palace Administration - Rock Garden Sanspareil and history of the site ([bayreuth-wilhelmine.de](https://www.bayreuth-wilhelmine.de/deutsch/sanspar/felseng.htm?utm_source=openai))
Bavarian Palace Administration - Visitor information and directions to Sanspareil ([bayreuth-wilhelmine.de](https://bayreuth-wilhelmine.de/deutsch/tourist/anfahrt.htm?utm_source=openai))
Rock Garden Sanspareil - Location, accessible paths, and visitor information ([lwg.bayern.de](https://www.lwg.bayern.de/gaerten/183002/index.php?utm_source=openai))
Julius Theodor Semmelmann - Biography and artistic career ([deutschestheater.de](https://www.deutschestheater.de/das-deutsche-theater/personen/julius-semmelmann?utm_source=openai))