Overview

In 2025, the Hilpoltsteiner Burgspieler performed the comedy "Die Panne" (The Breakdown) by Friedrich Dürrenmatt on the open-air stage in the Hilpoltstein Castle Ruins. The performances were scheduled for July and early August weekends, starting at 8:30 PM each evening. The ensemble celebrated a successful festival year; following an appeal for participation, the number of active Burgspieler tripled.

Review of 2025

In 2025, the Hilpoltsteiner Burgspieler staged Friedrich Dürrenmatt's comedy "Die Panne" in the castle ruins. The story of the travelling salesman Alfredo Trap, who ends up in the house of retired jurists during a car breakdown and gets caught in a macabre court game, found a atmospherically fitting venue in the castle ruins.

Ensemble Boom

Following an appeal from the town of Hilpoltstein for participation, the number of active Burgspieler tripled – a good sign for the future of open-air theatre. Most performances were sold out.

Programme

2025 Program

Play: Die Panne (The Breakdown) after Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Performances: July weekends and the first weekend of August
Start time: 8:30 PM in the castle ruins
Majority of performances sold out

Highlights

Staging of Dürrenmatt's "Die Panne"
Tripling of active Burgspieler
Several sold-out open-air performances

Prices

Tickets €18–€25 depending on category, advance sales via adticket.de and Hilpoltstein Tourist Information.

Hilpoltsteiner Burgspiel — Edition 2025