Each part of Frank Castorf's Ring is its own stage set, but all are on the turntable, which does not exist in Bayreuth.

The Eve of the Ring tetralogy is set at a gas station off Route 66, outfitted with everything a 1970's desparado traveling the West would need.

Walk-on roofs, the 14m high motel sign with glowing letters, a rotating video wall on top of the building, and of course a swimming pool full of water. Should the Rhinemaidens bathe here?

With the stage design by Aleksandar Denic, the formal language of the Volksbühne has found its way into Bayreuth. Live video transmissions, a playground of props and spaces, apparent realism containing every break with reality.

The construction and logistics concept for the entire ring was developed from the floor plan of the Rheingold. The expansive roofs had to be fitted later, but the complex interior could remain in the turntable car, which saved assembly time and nerves.