Tag: Vienna culture
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Magical Journey: “Ab in die Box” at the Kosmos Theater
Magische Reise: Ab in die Box im Kosmos Theater Premiering on 4 December at Vienna´s Kosmos Theater visitors to “Ab in die Box” will be enchanted by a magical evening of great acting and interesting thought experiments on solving problems through magic, or on truth vs. lie. In this co-production with the MOG Ensemble, magic…
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Red is the colour of life – or is it?
Das Rote vom Ei: A Contemporary Theatrical Exploration of female Self-Determination The Vienna Kosmos Theater has created a compelling theatrical evening with “Das Rote vom Ei“, a very timely production of scenic performances. This co-production with dieheroldfliri.at tackles the sensitive topic of abortion, offering three distinct yet equally moving perspectives on this still-taboo subject. Authors…
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Love, Power, and Revenge: “The Duchess of Malfi”
John Webster’s “The Duchess of Malfi” is a Jacobean revenge tragedy that delves into the darkest recesses of the human psyche. This chilling exploration of power, love, and revenge is set against a backdrop of political intrigue and moral decay. Now you have a chance to see it in a riveting new production by the…
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Curtain Call on Monsters
Something is seriously wrong in the cultural scene. Examples of abuse of power, ranging from verbal abuse to sexual harassment, bullying and institutional complicity, are the subject of a new play, Nestbeschmutzung, at Vienna’s Kosmos Theater. Produced after a year of research by the Institute for Media, Politics and Theatre (Institut für Medien, Politik und…
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Unreliable Miracles: “Faith Healer”
A powerful new production of Faith Healer is currently captivating audiences at the Theater im Café Prückel in Vienna. The play follows the enigmatic Francis Hardy, who claims to possess the gift of healing, alongside his wife Grace and manager Teddy. The gripping narrative explores the complexities of truth and perception.
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Into the wilds of human nature
“1 vs. Wild – The Apocalypse of Your Dreams” at Vienna’s Kosmos Theater delves into the world of survival reality shows, challenging stereotypes of masculinity and exploring the human desire to push boundaries. Lara Sienczak’s captivating solo performance skillfully portrays the protagonist’s emotional and physical journey, offering an intellectually stimulating and entertaining exploration of personal…
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The battle within
Mike Bartlett’s play “Cock” has made its English debut at The Off Theatre in Vienna´s 7th district, following a successful crowd funding campaign. The play delves into the struggles of defining one’s true identity through the character of John, creating a captivating and thought-provoking experience. With stellar performances and intense emotional storytelling, “Cock” is a…
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Gregor Sailer: Unseen Places
Gregor Sailer´s photos of empty places are sensational, but not sensationalist. In a major exhibition at Kunsthaus Wien (at Hundertwasserhaus) you can still view the exhibition until next weekend. Gregor Sailer lives in Tirol, his “quiet zone”, where he plans the often very complex and difficult photo tours to remote and hard to visit places…
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Ernst Haas – The Art of Seeing
Here is something not to be missed for photography lovers: Ernst Haas – The Art of Seeing at WestLicht Gallery in Vienna. I actually went to the exhibition opening last year, but am only now getting around to processing my photos from the event and writing about this great master photographer. But I wanted to…
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