Ludus Danielis (The Play of Daniel)

Please note: From now on the Ludus Danielis DVD is available at the Vanden Plas Online Shop!

About Ludus Danielis

The traditional play of Daniel tells the story of the Babylonian King Belsazar who sees a mysterious handwriting on the wall which can only be undeciphered by the jewish savant Daniel.

A rock spectacle which brings the medieval world to our times!

On January 12th 2008, the premier took place at the Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern. Andy Kuntz plays the role of Daniel and the other Vanden Plas play the music, together with medieval instrumentalists. Director of the play is Johannes Reitmeier (as for "Abydos") and Günter Werno is musical director. Günter Werno and Stephan Lill are responsible for the music. Here's the complete list of the dates until February (there are more to come until June):

12 Jan 2008 19:30 (premier)
16 Jan 2008 19:30
19 Jan 2008 19:30
22 Jan 2008 19:30
30 Jan 2008 19:30
01 Feb 2008 19:30
10 Feb 2008 19:30
21 Feb 2008 19:30
23 Feb 2008 19:30

For ticket info, check out the Pfalztheater website!

Press reactions

... Rocky Horror Picture Show meets Jesus Christ Superstar. A huge spectacle. The Pfalztheater and the rock band Vanden Plas have landed a coup.
(MainSpitze, 14th of January 2008)

Standing ovations at the premier of the rock oratorio "Ludus Danielis". The actors at the Pfalztheater were honoured with half an hour of applause and cheers.
(Linie Eins, 13th of January 2008)