Cultural highlight in Mistelbach: New books and theater adventures!

Cultural highlight in Mistelbach: New books and theater adventures!

On Monday, June 16, 2025, the new novel “Tiny House” by Mario Wurmitzer will be presented in the Mistelbach town hall. The reading begins at 2:15 p.m. and entry is free. Wurmitzer's book addresses aspects such as the search for happiness in housing, loneliness in the digital age and the networking of right-wing extremists. Anyone interested can register at the Mistelbach City Library, by phone at 02572/2515-6310 or by email at buch@mistelbach.at.

Just one day later, on June 17th, the theater class of the Mistelbach Municipal Music School will present “The Bremen Town Musicians” at 5:30 p.m. Admission here is also free. On the same day, the Lastkrafttheater will perform the comedy “Pension Schöller” on the festival meadow in Steinabrückl at 6:30 p.m.

Cultural events in the region

The cultural energy in Mistelbach is not just limited to Wurmitzer or the stage play class. On June 17th and 18th, the Jungebühne ensemble from the Waidhofen/Ybbstal Music and Art School will perform “The Talisman” by Johann Nestroy at 6:30 p.m. in the Impulsquartier Waidhofen an der Ybbs. For the little visitors there will be a reading of the children's book “Hippolytus and the Secret Message” by Ferdinand Auhser on June 20th in the Museum am Dom in St. Pölten.

Another highlight is the premiere of “Around the World in 80 Days” based on Jules Verne by the Purkersdorf Theater on June 20th in the Dambach quarry. This performance marks the beginning of a series of events that will take place until July 13th. The excitement of the local cultural scene is strengthened by the numerous events and free entry options, which attract citizens and strengthen the sense of community.

Conversations about conflict and loneliness

In parallel to cultural events, important discussions about social issues also take place. At the Berlinale Film Festival, Shai Hoffman from Israel and Ahmad Dakhnous from Palestine used a tiny house to promote discourse about the ongoing conflict in their home country. The initiative, which was partly marked by protests against the war between Israel and Hamas, offered festival-goers the opportunity to share their thoughts and discuss various ideas for conflict resolution. Dakhnous emphasized the need for dialogue between Muslims and Jews in Germany while the conversations are summarized in a podcast.

The pandemic-related isolation has also brought the issue of loneliness into focus. Manfred Spitzer describes loneliness as an “unrecognized clinical picture” that has become accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital communication has replaced direct contact in many areas, which can result in social poverty; not only quantitatively, but also qualitatively. While social networks can provide a connection for some, physical supports are often lacking.

In summary, it can be seen that the diverse cultural events not only serve as entertainment, but also create space for meaningful conversations about social problems. The combination of art, theater and social interaction could be seen as an essential part of a healthy society in an increasingly digitalized world.