When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on 2026-08-10 at 20:00.

How long does the evening last?

The indicated playing time is about two and a half hours, until 22:30.

Where is Cassandra being performed?

It will be performed in the courtyard of the Glyptothek in Munich, at Königsplatz 3.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular price is 41.50 Euro. Discounted tickets are also available.

Is the event accessible without barriers?

The Glyptothek has barrier-free access; for the courtyard, prior registration or assistance on site is recommended.

Are there official social media channels?

No verified official social media profiles were found for this event.

Cassandra in the Glyptothek: Ancient Warning, Great Voices, Munich's Most Beautiful Summer Evening

Name: Cassandra
Start: 2026-08-10T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-11T00:30:00+02:00
Location: Innenhof der Glyptothek

Cassandra in the Glyptothek: Ancient Tragedy Under the Open Sky

When the courtyard of the Glyptothek becomes a stage in the evening, a rare magic happens, which only summer theater in historical architecture can unfold: a stage experience between marble, shadows, and the tension of a great tragedy. With Cassandra, a narrative comes to the center that continues to speak of power, loss, warning, and female self-assertion to this day.

An Evening of Theater with Classical Weight

Theater performances at Glyptothek have stood for decades for productions that draw ancient themes into the present without dulling their poetic sharpness. Cassandra fits into this tradition like a glowing monologue of stone and blood. The evening promises concentrated acting, clear dramaturgy, and that special theater atmosphere, which becomes almost physically tangible in the courtyard of the Glyptothek between ancient forms and summer air.

Christa Wolf's Cassandra as a Modern Ancient Material

Christa Wolf's Cassandra is one of the most influential literary adaptations of the Greek myth. At its center is the seeress of Troy, whose knowledge no one wants to hear. The narrative condenses the downfall of a city into an internal monologue about truth, powerlessness, and the violence of political systems. Especially on stage, this text unfolds a strong theatrical effect because it does not rely on external effects but on language, attitude, and psychological precision.

The Courtyard of the Glyptothek as a Resonance Space

The Glyptothek at Königsplatz provides an exceptional setting for such summer evenings. The courtyard, the neoclassical architecture, and the open air create a backdrop where every voice sounds different and every light image develops its own dramaturgy. The audience experiences theater not just as a performance, but as an encounter with space, history, and present. This is where the special authority of this place lies: here, art history and contemporary theater merge into a poignant stage experience.

Content, Tension, and Audience Reaction

Those who visit Cassandra can expect a concentrated, emotionally charged summer drama. The evening thrives on the question of how warning transforms into truth, how dignity arises from loneliness, and how relevant ancient conflicts remain when direction and acting uncover them with precision. The audience reaction is likely to be characterized by silence, attention, and that moment when tragedy feels immediate, not distant.

This theater event promises an evening for all who appreciate great literature, precise staging, and the magical charm of historical performance venues. Cassandra in the Glyptothek is not an incidental summer theater but a concentrated cultural event with reverberation. Anyone who wants to experience ancient drama in its most vibrant form should catch this date live.