HANNIBAL - The Alp's most gigantic Show

The ensemble of 500 actors is in perfect tune with the natural landscapes of Rettenbach Glacier high above Sölden, coupled with technical highlights on the unique open-air theater stage.

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Sölden, 22 April 2017

Hannibal has seen the stars

Actors, top athletes, pilots, dancers and alpine climbers – the entire valley of Oetz turned out for the big event on Friday evening. Hannibal the grand glacier show by Soelden, Red Bull and the artist network Lawine Torrèn, takes place in the stunning environment of the Rettenbach glacier – 3000 meters above sea-level. The unique story around thirst for power, leadership, intrigue and world politics still attracts a great deal of public interest. 8000 spectators gathered on the freshly snowed top of the mountain to get infected by the incomparable energy of the 500 actors and participants of the show (300 on stage, 200 behind the scenes).

Raging with jealousy goddess Venus arrives on the boundless glacier stage. In her sparkling red dress she falls from the giant glacier walls to confront Aenas and Dido. Her passionate flight opens a scenery of around an hour, which is excitedly watched by the audience.

The biggest contemporary live performance in the world
Director Hubert Lepka created back in 2001 the life story of Hannibal in a contemporary choreography - customized for the stunning alpine world of the Rettenbach glacier. Off the mainstream a piece of performance art was able to develop in a way, which is completely unique in the world. Watching the director doing his work, one gets the feeling he is a conductor leading his musical score/orchestral. Once quietly and then again loud and thunderous the play moves on and spreads along the giant glacier stage. Each and every movement of machines and humans is embedded in the contemporary choreography. Seeing it from that perspective the B.A.S.E jumpers, helicopters, the ballet of the snow cats, the dogfights of the airplanes, the avalanche, the cable car, the hundreds of skiers, the theatrical pyrotechnics and the group of twelve dancers are very well-matched. The communication works wirelessly because not all actors can be reached by acoustic and visual signals.

A brilliant performance of Pollux
While directing the Salzburg Festival, director Hubert Lepka discovered the enormous stage talent of Pollux and casted him right away. Pollux integrated very well into the rest of the elephant group and became under good leadership even a solo performance.

“Why are elephants so in vogue, why are they so suitable as totem animals, why does everybody want to fight within the army of pachyderms – in particular in case that Africa is being their continent?”
I think we have to be aware that ways could part every moment, and then we decide: are we choosing the way to Rome or are we going to Carthage? The Roman world is world of territory, of leadership - a world, which is based on materialism and landholding. The Carthaginian culture is the world of the sea, of free exchange and capital”, explains director Hubert Lepka.

“The glacier is transforming perpetually, which leads it to be the perfect theatre stage. In my opinion, playing Hannibal is only possible here. In this icy wilderness you only have to make a few steps off the beaten track to feel like a real pioneer. That is the perfect surrounding for a field commander, who crosses the Alps to face his enemy: Rome”, explains Ernst Lorenzi (initiator)

“In the same way in which Hannibal’s move to cross the Alps with 60.000 men and 37 elephants is plainly unbelievable, the vision of the play Hannibal is fascinating. Since the premiere in 2001 we created a model for contemporary artwork, which is interesting for locals as well as for tourists. That's what we are proud of”, is Jack Falkner, CEO of the Bergbahnen Sölden (cable car company) happy about the ongoing success of the glacier act.

Images © Jürgen Skarawn

HANNIBAL takes place on Rettenbach Glacier (2680 m). The auditorium can be found right next to Restaurant Rettenbach and is very easily accessible. Transfer to the glacier available either by shuttle bus or private car. There are enough parking areas on Rettenbach Glacier.

A valid HANNIBAL-Ticket is required for the uphill ride on the Glacier Road. Access controls are made when boarding the shuttle buses or at the road toll station (private cars).

Panorama Live Cam Rettenbach 2680 m

Shuttle buses are running to/from the Glacier on the day of performance. These are the shuttle bus stops in Sölden:

• Giggijochbahn
• Hotel Stefan
• Postplatz
• Sparkasse
• Gaislachkogl Gondola
• Pitze
• Innerwald

Shuttle bus schedule:

• Shuttle bus to the Glacier: 5.00 pm - 7.30 pm
• Shuttle bus from the glacier back to Sölden: 9.30 pm -  midnight

The following feeder buses take you to HANNIBAL and back home:

• Innsbruck
• Landeck
• Telfs
• Imst
• Ötztal

Time Schedule Feeder Buses

• The event takes place in a high Alpine area (2680 m altitude). All visitors to the open-air event are RESPONSIBLE for their OWN appropriate winter clothing, for example WARM CLOTHES and WINTER / SNOW BOOTS etc. Temperatures can be VERY LOW!
• It is strictly forbidden to leave the marked event area (Alpine hazards).
• All visitors accept the officially published terms and conditions of this event.
• It is strictly forbidden to film, record or distribute the artistic event.
• Parents are fully responsible for their children: the Tirolean Youth Protection Law applies (TJSG).
• The event is not accessible for wheelchair users.
• Alcoholic beverages are sold only to persons over 16 years according to Tirolean Laws.
• Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not admitted to the event area.
• Skiing is allowed during the official operating times until 4.30 pm, by then everyone must leave the event area (and the restaurants).
• From 5.00 pm onwards, only holders of a valid HANNIBAL ticket (please note: your ski pass is NOT an HANNIBAL ticket!) are allowed to enter the event area on Rettenbach Glacier (incl. restaurants).
• It is forbidden to transport all kinds of beverages (especially alcoholic drinks!), other intoxicants, fireworks, pets and bulky items. All these items will be confiscated by the security staff.  Persons acting contrary to this order are not admitted and must leave the event area immediately. Furthermore it is NOT possible to store the confiscated items and to return them after the event.
• Always follow instructions given to you by the lift company and security staff!

HANNIBAL takes place on Rettenbach Glacier (2680 m). The auditorium can be found right next to Restaurant Rettenbach and is very easily accessible. Transfer to the glacier available either by shuttle bus or private car. There are enough parking areas on Rettenbach Glacier.

A valid HANNIBAL-Ticket is required for the uphill ride on the Glacier Road. Access controls are made when boarding the shuttle buses or at the road toll station (private cars).

Panorama Live Cam Rettenbach 2680 m

Shuttle buses are running to/from the Glacier on the day of performance. These are the shuttle bus stops in Sölden:

• Giggijochbahn
• Sparkasse
• Gaislachkogl Gondola

Shuttle bus schedule:

• Shuttle bus to the Glacier: 5.00 pm - 7.30 pm
• Shuttle bus from the glacier back to Sölden: 9.30 pm -  midnight

The following feeder buses take you to HANNIBAL and back home:

• Innsbruck
• Landeck
• Telfs
• Imst
• Ötztal

Time Schedule Feeder Buses

• The event takes place in a high Alpine area (2680 m altitude). All visitors to the open-air event are RESPONSIBLE for their OWN appropriate winter clothing, for example WARM CLOTHES and WINTER / SNOW BOOTS etc. Temperatures can be VERY LOW!
• It is strictly forbidden to leave the marked event area (Alpine hazards).
• All visitors accept the officially published terms and conditions of this event.
• It is strictly forbidden to film, record or distribute the artistic event.
• Parents are fully responsible for their children: the Tirolean Youth Protection Law applies (TJSG).
• The event is not accessible for wheelchair users.
• Alcoholic beverages are sold only to persons over 16 years according to Tirolean Laws.
• Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not admitted to the event area.
• Skiing is allowed during the official operating times until 4.30 pm, by then everyone must leave the event area (and the restaurants).
• From 5.00 pm onwards, only holders of a valid HANNIBAL ticket (please note: your ski pass is NOT an HANNIBAL ticket!) are allowed to enter the event area on Rettenbach Glacier (incl. restaurants).
• It is forbidden to transport all kinds of beverages (especially alcoholic drinks!), other intoxicants, fireworks, pets and bulky items. All these items will be confiscated by the security staff.  Persons acting contrary to this order are not admitted and must leave the event area immediately. Furthermore it is NOT possible to store the confiscated items and to return them after the event.
• Always follow instructions given to you by the lift company and security staff!