Tag: Vienna culture
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A Camel’s Journey Through Time
Did you know that lamas and alpacas are members of the camel family? I don´t think that is on everyone´s mind when they think of these wooly Andean animals. This week, I ventured into the captivating world of camels (and their close relatives) at the Weltmuseum Wien’s exhibition, “On the Backs of Camels.” The exhibition,…
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Gauguin: Still Unexpected After All These Years
The Kunstforum Wien is currently hosting an exciting exhibition: “Gauguin – Unexpected.” I just got to see it a couple of days ago, and I was quite surprised to discover the breadth of Paul Gauguin´s work. This major retrospective is set to shake up your thoughts on the pivotal figure Gauguin, who is so well…
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A Christmas Carol: A Haunting Tale of Redemption
The spirit of the season is upon us, and what better way to embrace it than with a heartwarming (and slightly chilling) production of Charles Dickens’ classic novella, A Christmas Carol? This December, Open House Theatre brings this timeless story to life at the intimate Theater Spielraum in Vienna. Watching this classic Dickens´ play has…
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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…
