When does the premiere take place?

The premiere takes place on Friday, December 18, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

Where is The Confusions of Young Törless performed?

The performance takes place in the hall of the Studiobühne Bayreuth at Röntgenstraße 2, 95447 Bayreuth.

How long does the performance last?

The performance lasts 90 minutes and takes place without an intermission.

Who designed the production?

Uwe Hoppe directs, designs the stage, and creates the costumes. The lighting is designed by Yevhenii Chuboda.

Is the production also suitable for guest performances?

Yes, the production is mobile and suitable for guest performances at schools.

Where can tickets be purchased?

Tickets are available online through the schedule of the Studiobühne Bayreuth and through the theater box office of the Bayreuth Marketing & Tourism GmbH.

Törless in Bayreuth: A Dark Theater Evening About Power, Guilt, and Coming of Age

Name: The Confusions of Young Törless
Start: 2026-12-18T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-18T21:30:00+01:00
Location: Studiobühne Bayreuth, Saal

A Boarding School as a Glass of Power

On December 18, 2026, the Studiobühne Bayreuth will premiere an intense stage adaptation of Uwe Hoppe based on the novel by Robert Musil with The Confusions of Young Törless. In the hall of the Studiobühne, a dark chamber play unfolds about group pressure, violence, responsibility, and the fragile line between observation and complicity.

Robert Musil's Modern Classic on Stage

Musil's debut novel, published in 1906, is considered a masterpiece of literary modernity. The story takes place in a strictly organized boarding school, where a student who commits theft is not handed over to the teachers but becomes the object of cruel power fantasies by his classmates. Törless initially observes the events from a seemingly safe distance. However, as humiliation and oppression escalate, his own entanglement becomes increasingly inescapable.

Dramaturgy Between Puberty, Violence, and Responsibility

The production focuses on the development of the title character from an insecure teenager to a young adult. It combines psychological tension with a precise analysis of authoritarian structures. Bullying, physical and psychological violence, sexual abuse, and the destruction of a personality do not appear as abstract concepts but as oppressive processes within an isolated community.

An Intense Stage Experience in the Studiobühne Space

Uwe Hoppe directs, designs the stage, and creates the costumes. Together with the lighting design by Yevhenii Chuboda, a concentrated theatrical atmosphere is created, where every gaze, every movement, and every change in lighting intensity intensifies the internal tension. The acoustics of the hall enhance the immediate character of the chamber play and place the ensemble's acting skills at the center.

Performing on stage are Johannes Haendle, Julius Haendle, Emil Stannow, and Moritz Weinmann. The production is designed for a duration of 90 minutes without an intermission and is also suitable for guest performances at schools.

Why Törless Disturbs to This Day

Musil's material tells of a time without social media while still resonating with contemporary issues. The production questions conformism, civil courage, and the emergence of fascist structures. It illustrates how quickly a community can transform into a closed power apparatus when no one takes responsibility.

Conclusion: A Theater Evening as a Moral Experiment

The Bayreuth premiere promises a concentrated and challenging theatrical experience. Those who experience theater as a place of insight, friction, and open reflection will find in The Confusions of Young Törless material with lasting impact. Secure your tickets and experience the premiere live at the Studiobühne Bayreuth.