DER GOTT DES GEMETZELS

A clash between two opposing sets of parents that quickly escalates into a domestic battle.

The God of Carnage begins with what is actually a minor incident: two children get into a fight, and one gets hurt. The parents then meet in an apartment to resolve the matter calmly and reasonably. At least, that’s the plan.

But the good mood doesn’t last long. The polite conversation quickly turns into a verbal exchange. Accusations fly, old conflicts resurface, and the adults increasingly behave like children themselves.

Sides constantly shift, alliances form and break apart, and no one really retains control.

With plenty of dark humor, the play shows how quickly civilized behavior can unravel—and how thin the line between reason and escalation actually is. In the end, there are no winners.