Munich Kammerspiele leadership search faces tensions

The Münchner Kammerspiele, a prominent German theater, is searching for a new director as Intendantin Barbara Mundel's tenure ends. The city of Munich, which oversees the hiring, has been criticized for vague communication and bypassing Mundel in the process. Mundel expressed feeling sidelined, marking an unhappy conclusion to her relationship with the institution. The search highlights broader tensions in municipal cultural governance.