Leopoldstadt

Tom Stoppard

Main CharactersHermann Merz: A successful textile manufacturer who converts to Christianity to assimilate into Viennese society, only to see his efforts fail against rising anti-Semitism. Gretl Merz: Hermann’s Catholic wife, whose beauty and social standing initially provide a veneer of protection for the family during their period of high assimilation. Ludwig: A mathematician and family member who remains skeptical of assimilation, serving as an intellectual voice of caution regarding the family's precarious status in Austria.

First Performance: 2020, at Wyndham's Theatre, London

Massive success; sold out its run and won the Olivier Award for Best New Play.