When does the performance start?

The performance starts on 09.05.2026 at 7:30 PM at Schauspielhaus Bonn.

How long does the evening last?

The performance lasts about 90 minutes and runs without an intermission.

Where does the play take place?

The venue is Schauspielhaus Bonn, Am Michaelshof 9 in 53177 Bonn-Bad Godesberg.

Is there accessible access?

Yes, Schauspielhaus Bonn is wheelchair accessible and offers wheelchair spaces and accessible restrooms.

How do I get there best?

The Schauspielhaus is easily accessible by public transport; for drivers, discounted parking at Q-Park Fronhofer Galeria is recommended.

Are tickets still available?

According to Theater Bonn, tickets are available through the official advance sales page; availability may vary based on demand.

An evening full of abysses: The God of Carnage at Theater Bonn

Name: The God of Carnage
Start: 2026-05-09T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-09T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Schauspielhaus Bonn

A bitterly comic chamber play that ignites in Bonn

With The God of Carnage, the Bonn Theatre will present Yasmina Reza's sharply drawn social portrait on the stage of the Schauspielhaus starting January 23, 2026. On May 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM, the play faces an audience that not only expects a pointed theater performance but an on-stage experience full of tension, wit, and escalating precision. The production by Simon Solberg lasts about 90 minutes and runs without an intermission. ([theater-bonn.de](https://www.theater-bonn.de/de/programm/der-gott-des-gemetzels/221611))

When politeness becomes a mask

From a seemingly harmless conversation between parents, The God of Carnage grows into a precise psychogram of bourgeois coexistence. Two sets of parents want to resolve a dispute between their children rationally, but from consensus comes friction, from diplomacy aggression, and from conversation a verbal brawl. Reza lays bare the nerve pathways of modern society, and therein lies the theatrical force of the evening. ([theater-bonn.de](https://www.theater-bonn.de/de/programm/der-gott-des-gemetzels/221611))

Direction, acting, and the art of small explosions

Simon Solberg focuses on the concentration of the chamber play: four characters, one room, escalating tensions. The ensemble featuring Julia Kathinka Philippi, Lydia Stäubli, Daniel Stock, and Timo Kählert embodies Reza's famous dramaturgy, where one sentence detonates the next, and every polite gesture uncovers an abyss. It is this combination of precise acting, subtle comedy, and nervous dynamics that makes the evening an ideal destination for theater lovers who appreciate psychological tension. ([theater-bonn.de](https://www.theater-bonn.de/de/programm/der-gott-des-gemetzels/221611))

A modern classic with biting relevance

Yasmina Reza is one of the most performed contemporary playwrights and The God of Carnage is among her best-known works. The Bonn Theatre refers to Reza's accolades, including the Prix Renaudot for Babylon as well as more recent honors like the Jonathan Swift Prize 2020 and the Prix Mondial Cino del Duca 2024. The global popularity of the play is also evident in the film adaptation by Roman Polanski featuring Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, Christoph Waltz, and John C. Reilly. ([theater-bonn.de](https://www.theater-bonn.de/de/programm/der-gott-des-gemetzels/221611))

Venue, atmosphere, and visit

The play takes place at the Schauspielhaus Bonn in Bad Godesberg, Am Michaelshof 9, 53177 Bonn. Access by train and bus is convenient; for visitors to the Schauspielhaus, the Bonn Theatre recommends discounted parking at Q-Park Fronhofer Galeria for 5 hours at 5 euros. The venue is wheelchair accessible, has wheelchair spaces and accessible restrooms; infrared headsets are available in the Schauspielhaus for a deposit. ([theater-bonn.de](https://www.theater-bonn.de/en/ihr-besuch/anfahrt))

Why this theater evening is worth it

The God of Carnage promises no cozy evening, but an intense play about vanity, control, and the thin veneer of civilization. Those who love sharply observed contemporary theater, fast-paced dialogues, and audience reactions ranging from laughter to paralysis will experience a night of high stage precision. Secure your tickets now and experience the chamber play live at the Bonn Theatre. ([theater-bonn.de](https://www.theater-bonn.de/de/programm/der-gott-des-gemetzels/221611))