When does the performance take place?

The True Tragedy of Richard III will be performed on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The performance takes place at the Pepper Theater, Thomas-Dehler-Straße 12, 81737 Munich.

Who is directing the play?

The direction is by Megan Nerlich and Clodagh Gould. Megan Nerlich has shortened the text for this production.

In which language is it performed?

The production is performed in English.

Is the Pepper Theater accessible?

According to venue information, the event space is only accessible via stairs. A place in the event space can be arranged for wheelchairs and walkers upon prior consultation.

What is the admission price?

For the date on November 5, 2026, no reliably confirmed ticket price could be determined.

Richard III: Shakespeare's Power Tragedy as a Compelling Theater Experience in Munich

Name: The True Tragedy of Richard III
Start: 2026-11-05T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-05T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Pepper Theater

Power, Intrigue and Fall: The True Tragedy of Richard III at the Pepper Theater

When Richard, Duke of Gloucester, reaches for the crown, the stage becomes a political battlefield. Entity Theatre e.V. brings William Shakespeare's dramatic story of manipulation, greed, and ruthless ambition to the Pepper Theater Munich on November 5, 2026.

A Rise from the Shadows

Richard transforms family alliances into tactical maneuvers and makes loyalty a fleeting promise. Through seduction, deception, and murder, he climbs to the top as opposition forms around him. The production focuses on the dangerous proximity of charisma and tyranny.

Shakespeare's Study of Power in English

The production combines Shakespeare's historical material world with a modern stage aesthetic and contemporary costumes. Megan Nerlich and Clodagh Gould are responsible for the direction; Nerlich has shortened the text for this performance. This creates a concentrated dramaturgy where political strategy, personal abysses, and the mechanics of power abuse meet directly.

Set Design, Lighting, and Acting

In the Pepper Theater, the atmosphere condenses into a claustrophobic center of power. The acoustics of the space bring the language, breath, and reactions of the performers to the forefront. Alexandra Batty takes on the role of Richard, flanked by an ensemble including Sam Batty, Cindy Bloes, Benjamin Bratcher, and other participants. An intense stage experience develops from glances, body postures, and abrupt mood changes.

From Triumph to Inevitable Defeat

Richard's reign is based on fear and calculation. Yet every intrigue generates new opponents. The dramaturgy follows his path from ambitious outsider to isolated tyrant, leading consistently to his downfall. The historical backdrop of the Wars of the Roses adds a political dimension to the events while the production simultaneously raises questions about power, responsibility, and public seduction.

Conclusion: An Evening for Shakespeare and Theater Lovers

Visitors can expect a concentrated theatrical experience between historical tragedy, modern direction, and gripping artistry. The True Tragedy of Richard III shows how quickly political ambition turns into destruction. Anyone wishing to experience Shakespeare in English, an intense theater atmosphere, and an ensemble theater with a clear dramatic line will find a compelling evening at the Pepper Theater.