When does the performance take place?

The performance starts on 17.05.2026 at 18:00 in the Heckentheater of Wilhelminenaue in Bayreuth.

How much is the admission?

Ticket prices start at 24 euros for adults. Reduced tickets are cheaper according to advance sales.

Is the event an open-air performance?

Yes, the play will be performed at the Heckentheater of Wilhelminenaue in the open air.

How do I get to the venue best?

Bus or walking are recommended for getting there. There are parking options around Wilhelminenaue and near Äußere Badstraße.

Is there information on accessibility?

The venue is located in a well-developed area of Wilhelminenaue. Detailed information on accessibility will be provided by the organizer if needed.

What is The Miracle Healer about?

The play by Brian Friel tells about hope, deception, and the desire for healing. At its center is a charismatic man whose promises enchant and unsettle the village.

A quiet drama about hope, deception, and healing under the Bayreuth sky

Name: The Miracle Healer
Start: 2026-05-17T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-17T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Wilhelminenaue, Heckentheater

An evening between longing, deception and the magic of the stage

With The Miracle Healer, the Franconian Theater Summer brings a play by Brian Friel to the open-air stage at the Heckentheater in Wilhelminenaue. The piece unfolds as a finely woven drama about hope, illusion, and the power of storytelling – carried by an atmosphere that feels even more immediate in the open air.

When stories become promises of healing

Brian Friel's theatrical art thrives on the tension between faith and doubt. Frank Hardy, the self-proclaimed miracle healer, appears as a charismatic figure, whose promises both comfort and seduce. Alongside him are Grace and Teddy, and together they form a web of relationships, where every gesture speaks more than every word. This is precisely where the dramatic power of this evening lies: the audience experiences not just an action, but a precision piece about human need.

A play with a fine psychological edge

The production by the Franconian Theater Summer relies on the intimate weight of the spoken word. Especially near nature, the stage gains a special presence: light, air, and the open spatial effect condense the dialogues into an immediate stage experience. The text by Brian Friel, one of the great Irish playwrights, connects magic, tragedy, and humor into a nuanced theatrical atmosphere, where every pause carries meaning and every twist re-directs the audience's reaction.

Open-air atmosphere in Wilhelminenaue

The Heckentheater in Bayreuth adds a special charm to the evening. The green backdrop of Wilhelminenaue, the play of evening light and shadow, as well as the open acoustics create a setting where the emotional tension of the piece becomes even more palpable. Here, landscape and dramaturgy merge into a unique experience, elegantly dissolving the boundaries between stage and surroundings.

A theater evening with resonance

The Miracle Healer promises not a light feel-good evening, but a cleverly constructed, touching play about the hunger for comfort and the longing for meaning. Those who engage with this production will experience a piece that resonates long after – because it poses questions instead of providing quick answers. A visit is worthwhile for all who appreciate great acting, literary depth, and lively summer theater.