As Frederik has explained, the history of the Play is a result of the Black Plague almost 400 years ago. The postponement of the 42nd play from 2020 until 2022 as the result of our 21st century version of the plague is indeed a case of history repeating itself. But in Oberammergau, the Vow taken almost four centuries ago has already been renewed and everyone in the village is committed to fulfilling that promise.