Romeo und Julia
Experience William Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, Romeo und Julia, presented by the Residenztheater in Munich. This renowned play, featuring actors Lea Ruckpaul, Vincent zur Linden, Pia Händler, and others, delves into the violent feud between the Montagues and Capulets in Verona. In a city torn by conflict, the young lovers discover a language beyond swords: love. Their secret romance blooms amidst chaos, embodying the idea that while hatred rages, love can burn even brighter. This production, directed by Elsa-Sophie Jach, explores the roles assigned to both warring families and genders in this struggle of love and death. The night becomes the stage for raw emotions, where identities and origins fade away in the face of true passion. Although the outcome is tragic, the lovers' story illuminates the possibility of peace through love.