The True Tragedy of Richard III: Shakespeare's Power Tragedy in Munich

Power, Manipulation and the Long Shadow of the Crown

At the Pepper Theater Munich, Entity Theatre e.V. unfolds William Shakespeare's dramatic world of rise and fall: The True Tragedy of Richard III leads into the blood-soaked power struggles of the Wars of the Roses on November 4, 2026.

A Tyrant Rises

Richard, Duke of Gloucester, pursues his goal with razor-sharp determination. Seduction, intrigue, and murder become tools of a political dramaturgy, where allies turn into foes and family members become pawns. Resistance grows as Richard paves the way to the throne with ever-new deceptions.

Shakespeare between History and Modern Stage Art

The production combines Shakespeare's text with contemporary direction and modern costumes. At the same time, historical elements of the Wars of the Roses remain present. This creates a thrilling stage experience between classical language, physical acting, and an immediately effective theater atmosphere.

A Focused Production about Power and Fall

The adapted version for this production comes from Megan Nerlich. Together with Clodagh Gould, she directs. The performance traces Richard's rise until his fall: In the end, the King of Richmond is defeated, who establishes the Tudor reign as Henry VII.

An Evening at the Pepper Theater

The performance begins on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 19:00 and lasts until 22:00. The Pepper Theater at Thomas-Dehler-Straße 12 provides the perfect setting for an English-language theater experience full of political tension, dark comedy, and theatrical climax.

Conclusion

The True Tragedy of Richard III promises an intense theater evening about lust for power, manipulation, and the destructive logic of rise. Those who want to experience Shakespeare as living stage art will encounter a gripping production in the immediate space of the Pepper Theater.

Official Channels of Entity Theatre e.V.:

• Website: https://entitytheatre.com/
• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/entitytheatre

Sources:

• Entity Theatre e.V. – Production Information and Dates
• in münchen – Event Information and Performances
• München Ticket – Pepper Theater
• Event-Match – Theater Dates Munich November 2026