Woyzeck - Georg Büchner

Description

One of the most performed plays in German literature. Woyzeck is the tragic story of a simple soldier exploited by his superiors, humiliated by his peers and betrayed by his girlfriend, Marie. With his mental health deteriorating and experiencing strange visions, Woyzeck hears voices that tell him to kill Marie so he buys a knife...   Themes covered: society; love; suffering.