When is the performance taking place?

The performance is planned for 24.04.2026, starting at 18:30.

Where is the play being held?

At the Metropoltheater Munich, Floriansmühlstraße 5, 80939 Munich.

How long does the evening last?

According to ticket information, the performance lasts approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes including an intermission.

Is the theater accessible?

Yes, the Metropoltheater offers barrier-free access via the wheelchair ramp at the main entrance as well as wheelchair spaces in the auditorium.

Are there any parking and access information?

Travel by U6 to Freimann is recommended, with about an eight-minute walk. For drivers, the public parking at Floriansmühlstr./Corner Sondermeierstr. is mentioned.

Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets are available through Munich Ticket or directly from the Metropoltheater, as far as contingents are available.

A century full of secrets unfolds at the Metropoltheater Munich

Name: The Eighth Life (For Brilka)
Start: 2026-04-24T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-25T01:00:00+02:00
Location: Metropoltheater

A great family epic returns to the stage

With The Eighth Life (For Brilka), the Metropoltheater Munich once again opens its doors to an evening of rare intensity: a theatrical experience that condenses private fates, political upheavals, and the burden of memory into a multi-layered stage experience. Nino Haratischwili's novel spans a whole century; the production by Jochen Schölch translates this intensity into concentrated, vibrant stage art.

A century, a family, a poetic pull

At the center is the Georgian family Jaschi, whose lives intertwine across generations with the upheavals of the 20th century. From Niza's perspective, a narrative flow emerges that feels both intimate and historical. This is precisely where the dramatic strength of this material lies: it tells not only of war, power, adaptation, and resistance but also of love, loss, and that tenacious hope that sustains great theatrical evenings.

Direction, ensemble, and the art of condensation

Jochen Schölch shapes the monumental novel into a production that, according to critics, feels not a minute too long despite its duration. The stage by Thomas Flach, costumes by Nicole Dannecker-Jötten, and lighting by Hans-Peter Bode create a framework where episodes, characters, and spaces of memory are clearly delineated. The ensemble works with precise performance, gaining audience reaction through both emotion and thoughtfulness.

Theatrical atmosphere between intimacy and historical breadth

The Metropoltheater is known for its immediate theatrical atmosphere: here, the audience sits close to the action, hearing breaths, voices, and pauses almost like thoughts between sentences. Especially in a family epic like this, it creates a special allure. The acoustics, the reduced sense of space, and the focus on acting enhance the impression that history is not told from afar but is happening in the same moment.

Why this evening lingers

The Eighth Life (For Brilka) is not an easy pleasure but an evening for those viewers who appreciate theater as an intellectual and emotional challenge. The production combines literary strength with precise direction and makes visible how much the past extends into the present. Those who engage with this theater evening experience great storytelling, strong characters, and an intense piece of contemporary theater.

Conclusion: The Metropoltheater Munich presents with The Eighth Life (For Brilka) a multifaceted, moving stage event filled with historical depth and human tension. A visit promises intense acting, clever dramaturgy, and an evening that resonates long after. Experience it live now and secure your tickets.