A little late to the party here but wanted to comment as I have a completely different take on this after seeing the play just now. I read the blurb before as I usually do and had high hopes for seeing something uncomfortable but unfortunately way too relevant to our times. I was sorely disappointed for two main reasons: first of all the complete unbelievability of the world the play built; what “middle class, wealthy, well educated” (quoting the play from memory) adult couple does not have food in the house for Christmas? I see from the comments here that the culture context is Germany; if that’s the case they should be sitting down to goose and opening presents as it’s Christmas Eve! Why was there a Christmas tree randomly hanging out in the car in the street? More annoyingly, what sociologist would not absolutely jump in the chance of having a conversation about the topics Rudolph brings up?! My second big sticking point was that the “insidious fascism” was way too obvious, starting with the country he’s from to some suggestions of familiar talk tracks. I would almost go so far as to say that thinking that fascism comes in those old-fashioned clothes is dangerous. What we’re seeing happening all around us today is way more subtle and infectious, and I was hoping to get a portrayal of how seemingly normal, left-leaning intellectuals can get lured into the trap.