When does the performance of Coriolan begin?

The performance takes place on May 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

How long does the theater evening last?

According to the schedule, the performance lasts about 100 minutes and ends around 9:40 PM.

Where is Coriolan being performed in Munich?

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

Is the venue accessible?

The Pasinger Fabrik is partially accessible. There is a ramp access, an elevator, and accessible restrooms.

How do you get there by public transport?

The Pasinger Fabrik is located directly at the north exit of the Pasing train station and can be easily reached from Marienplatz by S-Bahn.

Are tickets available online?

Yes, tickets are offered via Munich Ticket and the event pages of the venue.

Shakespeare's Coriolan ignites a clever, sharp power play full of stage energy in Munich

Name: CORIOLAN – Shakespeare at the Theater Much Ado About Nothing
Start: 2026-05-22T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-22T23:40:00+02:00
Location: Theater Viel Lärm Um Nichts

Shakespeare’s power drama as a timeless spark on stage

With Coriolan, the theater MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING brings one of Shakespeare's sharpest works to the Munich stage: a political drama about hunger, arrogance, rebellion, betrayal, and the eternal conflict between the people and the elite. On May 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM, the audience at the Haus an der Pasinger Fabrik will experience an evening where tragedy, satire, and irony are closely intertwined.

A classic with contemporary relevance

Shakespeare’s last tragedy does not show a smooth hero, but an unyielding warrior who fails at the language of power as much as at his own rigidity. The Munich version tells the story from the perspective of the people and thus gives the material a particular political sharpness. The result is a stage experience that makes the pulse of the present palpable: Who actually rules whom here, and who owns the stage of public life?

Direction, space, and acting

The production thrives on the precision of the ensemble and a style of play that does not venerate the great Shakespeare, but enlivens it in the present. Direction and space are handled by Andreas Seyferth, the adaptation is by Margrit Carls, and video and sound design by Ardhi Engl. This connection of acting, clear dramatic access, and pointed sound aesthetics creates the theater atmosphere for which the venue is known: dense, versatile, and close to the audience.

Why this evening energizes

Coriolan is not a classic museum piece, but a play about the mechanics of consent, manipulation, and political insult. The theater MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING relies on a reading that reveals the power apparatus as well as the vulnerability of the individual. Additionally, there have been strong reactions from the press: The Süddeutsche Zeitung praised razor-sharp dialogues, while the invitation to the Bavarian Theater Days 2024 underscores the artistic relevance of the production. Those who want to experience the stage not only as entertainment but as a resonance space for the present will find just the right format here.

Audience experience in Pasing

The Pasinger Fabrik provides the suitable setting: a lively cultural house with proximity to the stage, good connections, and limited accessibility. The way from Pasing train station is short, the box office is reachable on-site, and the ensemble works in a venue that is valued for its particular mix of concentration and openness. This creates an evening that is not only seen but physically experienced.

Conclusion: Coriolan promises a clever, sharply drawn theater evening between political upheaval and linguistic elegance. Anyone who wants to experience Shakespeare in a contemporary, sensual, and intellectually sharpened form should mark this date and be there live.