On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 19:30, come witness a timeless classic at the Residenztheater in Munich, where Samuel Beckett's iconic play, Waiting for Godot, will be performed. Directed by Claudia Bauer, this production features actors Max Rothbart, Florian von Manteuffel, Lukas Rüppel, and others.

Set along a road in an indeterminate place and time, Vladimir and Estragon wait for the mysterious Godot, whose identity and arrival remain uncertain. As they pass the time, they engage in conversations to break the silence, partake in games resembling daily routines, and indulge in absurd arguments followed by reconciliations. Their wait is disrupted by Pozzo, a domineering figure who wields a whip, and his servant Lucky, who performs chaotic dances and nonsensical monologues that celebrate the collapse of reason.

This masterpiece demands interpretation and has inspired a multitude of readings. Samuel Beckett himself admitted uncertainty about Godot's existence and the faith of those awaiting him. Written in 1948 against the backdrop of post-World War II trauma, the play raises questions about the characters' pasts and their stance on existence and action. Are they survivors of catastrophic events, or do they symbolize humanity grappling with guilt and the void of waiting?

With set design by Andreas Auerbach, costumes by Vanessa Rust, and music by Michael Gumpinger, this performance promises a rich theatrical experience. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with a pivotal work of absurd theatre.