Erol Sander impresses as Benedikt at the Bad Hersfeld Festival!

Erol Sander impresses as Benedikt at the Bad Hersfeld Festival!

There is news from the world of theater: The actor Erol Sander will take on the role of Benedikt in Joern Hinkel's new play "Midsummer Night's Dreams" at this year's Bad Hersfeld Festival. The premiere will take place on June 20, 2025 in the impressive Bad Hersfeld monastery ruins, where the festival will run until August 18, 2025. This season has special significance as it is the last under the direction of artistic director Joern Hinkel, who is known for his creative flair and sees Sander as the perfect fit for the role. Hinkel describes Benedikt as an occupied and prejudiced bachelor with a deep fear of relationships. The character originally comes from Shakespeare's “Much Ado About Nothing” and is used in a special way in “Midsummer Night's Dreams”. Erol Sander is euphoric about the new challenges of the rehearsals and the collaboration with Hinkel, with whom he has already realized several projects, including “Martin Luther – The Attack”.

But it's not just the theater that is exciting in Erol Sander's life. The actor, who became the father of a daughter a year ago, is also privately happy about his growing family. In an interview, he thanks his wife Rebecca Oehlmann for the support, while at the same time he is planning a big step: a surprise marriage, about which he does not want to reveal any details. Sander has already worked with international stars such as Angelina Jolie and Colin Farrell in his career, and his time in Hollywood gave him valuable experience. Despite his successes, he prefers a life in Germany because he sees himself as German and native Bavarian with Turkish roots. This identity and his over 37 years of extensive experience in front of the camera, including 27 years in film productions, give him a deep understanding of the differences between budgets and the number of people involved in Hollywood and German theater.

A colorful CV

Erol Sander began his career as a model after being discovered by photographer Monika Robel. Over the years, he has not only appeared in over 100 film and TV productions, but also became known for his role as a Turkish commissioner in the popular crime series “Istanbul Murder Commission”. In Bad Hersfeld he will show a new facet of his acting talents as Benedikt in “Midsummer Night’s Dreams”. “The rehearsals will be a challenge, but I’m looking forward to playing this exciting role,” says Sander. He has worked with Joern Hinkel for years, which began in 2014 at the Worms Nibelungen Festival. Now, in Hinkel's final season, the actor feels particularly motivated to give viewers an unforgettable performance.

In addition, Erol Sander is currently working in Bavaria for a thriller called “The Sign of the Dragon,” in which he plays a deaf inspector who becomes involved in a complex murder case. The film will also be released in cinemas in November. Spectators who are interested in the Bad Hersfeld Festival have reason to look forward to it, because the performances of the experienced actor promise a special experience.

With Sander's role in “Midsummer Night's Dreams,” the Bad Hersfeld Festival, known for its high-quality productions, offers a great opportunity to experience the actor's talent and passion on stage. Erol Sander is sure to win the hearts of many viewers as he brings the character of Benedikt to life with his impressive presence. HNA reports on his anticipation while Bad Hersfeld Festival the details of the premiere have been published. Also Fulda newspaper confirms his return to the stage in this exciting new production.