Tannöd at Theater Hof: A criminal case with goosebump factor conquers Hof

Goosebumps in the Grand House: Tannöd – A Criminal Case reveals village secrets

On March 1, 2026, the Theater Hof will become the stage for an exciting theatrical experience: Tannöd – A Criminal Case based on the bestseller by Andrea Maria Schenkel. In a gripping theater atmosphere, an authentic multiple murder case unfolds, captivating the audience with its mystery until the very last minute.

A village under suspicion – Sharp-cut dramaturgy

The production by Kay Neumann employs precise dramaturgy: statements, memories, and rumors slice through the plot like beams of light in fog. The multi-voiced narrative mosaic sharpens perspectives and allows audience reactions to oscillate between breathless silence and felt closeness to the characters.

Stage design, costumes, lighting – a sound of shadows

Monika Frenz’s stage and costumes portray the rural milieu with rough sensuality. Henry Paul Rehberg’s lighting direction shapes narrow corridors of truth, while the musical direction by Ruben Hawer finely underpins the psychological tension. Thus, a rich theatrical art structure grows that makes the post-war era tangible.

Acting with depth

The ensemble – including Alrun Herbing, Alexandra Ebert, Carolin Waltsgott, Anja Stange, Ralf Hocke, Jörn Bregenzer, Maurice Daniel Ernst, and Oliver Hildebrandt – embodies village society, victims, and perpetrator images with nuanced playing attitude. Each scene reveals a new layer of silence, guilt, and longing.

From novel to theatrical event

The stage adaptation by Maya Fanke and Doris Happl condenses Schenkel’s multiple award-winning original. The novel Tannöd has received, among others, the German Crime Award, the Friedrich Glauser Prize, and the Martin Beck Award – merits that are reflected in the evening’s density.

Conclusion

Expect an intense, atmospheric theater experience about silence, power, and morality. Experience a masterful production, precise acting, and an atmosphere that lingers even on the way home. Experience it live in Hof now.

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• Website: https://www.theater-hof.de/

Sources:

• Theater Hof – Tannöd – A Criminal Case
• Theater Hof – Audience Service and Accessibility
• Theater Hof – Prices and Discounts 25/26
• Freiheitshalle Hof – Directions and Parking (across from the theater)
• Wikipedia – Andrea Maria Schenkel
• Wikipedia – Tannöd
• Region Bayreuth – Tannöd Theater Trip, Info and Price Range