When does The Rhinos take place?

The replacement performance takes place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where will The Rhinos be performed?

The performance will take place on Stage 1 of the Munich Volkstheater at Tumblingerstraße 29, 80337 Munich.

How long does the performance last?

According to the schedule, the event is set from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from 30 euros according to the available ticket offer. Other price categories are 37 and 43 euros.

Is the Munich Volkstheater barrier-free?

The Munich Volkstheater is accessible for people with disabilities. Stage 1 is located on the ground floor; a lift, barrier-free toilets, and an induction system are also available.

Are there parking facilities?

The theatre has a paid underground garage with a vehicle height of 2.10 meters. Public transport is recommended for traveling.

The Rhinos live in Munich: When a society turns into a rhino before our eyes

Name: The Rhinos - Replacement Performance for Appropriate
Start: 2026-11-01T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-01T21:30:00+01:00
Location: Münchner Volkstheater | Bühne 1

When Everyone Becomes Rhinos: Ionesco's Absurd Societal Parable in Munich

On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Stage 1 of the Munich Volkstheater transforms into a marketplace of the unimaginable. When a rhino suddenly appears, a grotesque societal transformation begins in Eugène Ionesco's classic The Rhinos. The performance replaces the show Appropriate on this evening.

A City in the Grip of Transformation

What initially seems like an absurd announcement grows into a collective shock. More and more people join the herd, as fear, uncertainty, and a strange rhino hype engulf society. Only Behringer resists the apparent normality and clings to his human identity.

Absurd Theatre with Frightening Relevance

Ionesco's dramaturgy combines comedy, wordplay, and political parable. Anna Marboe's production focuses on manipulation, groupthink, and the seductive power of a mass that creates its own reality. From initial discontent about the emergence of rhinos, a movement arises that increasingly more people join.

Direction, Set Design, and Acting

Anna Marboe directs. Helene Payrhuber and Sophia Profanter are responsible for set design and costumes, Anton Burgstaller for lighting, and Felicia Nilsson for choreography. The dramaturgy is by Hannah Mey. The stage features, among others, Maximiliane Haß, Nils Karsten, Carolin Hartmann, Jonathan Müller, Steffen Link, Lorenz Hochhuth, and Pauline Fusban.

The stage event thrives on the tension between grotesque exaggeration and human despair. Acoustics, lighting mood, corporeality, and precisely executed movements shape a theatrical atmosphere in which the audience directly experiences the creeping power of conformity.

A Stage Experience about Resistance and Responsibility

The Rhinos poses an uncomfortable question: How long can an individual stay true to themselves when the majority celebrates their transformation as progress? Between satirical comedy and dark threat arises a theatre evening that repeatedly turns laughter into reflection.

Conclusion: A Classic that Resonates

The replacement performance at the Munich Volkstheater promises a visually striking production, sharp-tongued dialogues, and an urgent engagement with conformity and manipulation. Those who love absurd theatre, committed acting, and socially aware stage art will experience an evening with lasting impact.