When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for 15.05.2026 at 20:00.

How long does the evening last?

According to the event page, the performance lasts until 21:40.

Where is Coriolan performed in Munich?

At theater MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING in Pasinger Fabrik, August-Exter-Str. 1, 81245 Munich.

Is the venue barrier-free?

Yes, the box office, bar, theater hall, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom are barrier-free.

Are there public transport options nearby?

Yes, Pasing train station is well connected by S-Bahn, tram, and bus.

What is the ticket price?

A verified ticket price was not explicitly mentioned in the sources found.

Shakespeare's Coriolan ignites a clever, gripping theatrical fire in Munich

Name: CORIOLAN at the theater MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Munich
Start: 2026-05-15T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-15T23:40:00+02:00
Location: theater VIEL LÄRM UM NICHTS

Coriolan in Munich: Shakespeare's political tremor as a concentrated stage experience

With Coriolan, the theater MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING brings William Shakespeare's dark political drama to the Pasinger Fabrik, opting for a material of rare intensity. At the center stands a hero who breaks under his own steadfastness, while people, power, and manipulation ignite a dangerous interplay of pride, defense, and revolt.

A classic of power that feels alarmingly close today

Shakespeare's last major state drama is considered a precise study of honor, vanity, and the fragile order of the republic. The character of Coriolanus, coming from battle, yet unyielding in peace, unfolds its tragedy precisely from the tension between military grandeur and political inability. Andreas Seyferth's production tells the story from the perspective of the people and opens the view to the mechanics of the masses, for volume, judgment, and seduction. This creates a theatrical atmosphere where no sentence is incidental and every gesture carries weight.

Direction, performance, and set design: When language becomes a point of friction

The production focuses on compact storytelling, clear lines, and an acting style that sharpens rather than illustrates the text. According to the organizers and press, the evening unfolds as a mixture of tragedy, jest, satire, and irony; the feedback speaks of razor-sharp dialogues and a convincing transfer into the here and now. It is precisely this condensation that is appealing: stage, lighting, and sound design condense the political into an intense stage experience that makes the conflicts physically palpable. Audience reactions are likely to oscillate between tension, laughter, and disquieting realization.

The signature of the venue

The theater MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is known in Munich for its vibrant, text-based, and simultaneously idiosyncratic free theater. In the Pasinger Fabrik, a familiar place in the Munich cultural scene, Coriolan finds an appropriate framework: close to the audience, with barrier-free access to the hall, bar, and box office. This spatial proximity enhances the immediacy of the evening and makes the political escalation feel even more direct.

Why attending the theater is worthwhile

Coriolan is not a cozy classic, but an evening of friction, stance, and clear dramatic lines. Those interested in Shakespeare, political escalation, precise direction, and strong ensemble work will experience an evening that resonates. This performance promises no easy entertainment, but rather intelligent tension, sharp performance, and a theatrical event with lasting impact. Anyone wanting to experience the interplay of power, language, and stage live should not miss this date in Munich.