Erol Sander enchants in Bad Hersfeld: a summer full of passion!

Erol Sander enchants in Bad Hersfeld: a summer full of passion!

When you speak of Erol Sander, you will meet a person who goes through life with an unshakable belief in the power of modesty. The diverse actor, who currently appears as a Benedict in "The Midsummer Night's Dreams" in the impressive abbey ruin of Bad Hersfeld, has experienced a lot. Born in Istanbul, he hiked to Germany with his family at the age of five and lived in a monastery boarding school. From there, his journey started into the world of drama, which is shaped by self -irony and depth - properties that he also brings into his current role.

at the Bad Hersfeld Festival, which start on June 20, 2025 and last until August 18, 2025, Erol Sander can be seen as Benedict. This figure, which has her roots in Shakespeare's "a lot of noise for nothing", embodies a self -convinced bachelor who carries some fears and uncertainties when it comes to love. "The piece is colorful and full of love, with intrigue and honesty," says Sander, who emphasizes the harmony in the ensemble and the cooperation with the artistic director Joern Hinkel as particularly meaningful, because in 2025 Hinkel's last season.

a life full of opportunities

career and family - both play a central role in Erol Sander's life. With over 37 years of experience in front of the camera, 27 of them in film productions, he made a name for himself. His work with Hollywood greats such as Angelina Jolie and Colin Farrell are particularly noteworthy, but Sander prefers to act in Germany, prefer to rely on his talent there than on the glamorous surroundings of the big film. "I was very lucky in life," he says, and the success did not happen by chance - the decision to participate in the Bad Hersfeld Festival was a conscious step for him. He looks forward to working with Joern Hinkel, who has a lot of praise for Sander's stage presence and charisma.

family means Erol Sander. With his partner Rebecca Oehlmann, he has a daughter. He will not tire of emphasizing how much he appreciates the values ​​of humility and gratitude. Above all, the responsibility that his wife bears in his often hectic life as the main supervisor of her daughter is very important to him. Erol Sander also has two sons from first marriage, and the dream of a large family table remains unfulfilled for him, but always present.

a colorful future in Bad Hersfeld

Erol Sander is convinced that "the summer night dreams" are a piece that provides the audience with joy and good mood. While he rehearses and plays in the abbey ruin every day, he feels the stress, but also the passion that binds him on the stage. With over 700 theater performances on the hump, Sander has developed from an anxious actor to a true stage lover. "I was so lucky to grow and learn in these years," he says.

The Bad Hersfeld Festival promises a fantastic experience in one of the most historical backdrops in the region this year. The audience can look forward to exciting productions and appealing performances that are brought to the stage with a lot of commitment and passion. Tickets are available for “the summer night dreams” by August 17th, and Sander can hardly wait to reach his audience with charm and depth.

For Erol Sander, theater art is not just a profession, but a way of life that he lives in his simplicity and modesty. This not only makes him a fascinating actor, but also a likeable contemporary. Visit the Bad Hersfeld Festival and experience the magic of "The Summer Night Dreams"!