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Kiki van Beethoven: A musical rediscovery in Lienz!
Andrea Beatrix Schramek plays “Kiki van Beethoven” on October 31, 2025 in Lienz. A critical piece about joy of life and music.
Kiki van Beethoven: A musical rediscovery in Lienz!
The Austrian premiere of the piece “Kiki van Beethoven” will take place in Lienz on October 31, 2025. The talented Andrea Beatrix Schramek, who has made a name for herself in the theater landscape, is responsible for directing and acting. The event begins at 8:00 p.m. in the Bildungshaus Osttirol, Pfarrgasse 6 and lasts 75 minutes. Tickets are available for 25 euros and include Prosecco. Reservations can be made by email to office@bildungshaus.info or by telephone on 04852 65133. Dolomite town reports that the piece is by the well-known French-speaking author Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt.
“Kiki van Beethoven” tells the touching story of senior Kiki, who discovers a Beethoven mask at a flea market. This encounter unfolds into a reflection on her life story and the emotional changes that she and her friends Candie, Zoé and Rachel have gone through. A central part of the plot is the encounter with a young hip-hop dancer who helps Kiki and her friends face their fears and experience the healing power of music.
About the author and the piece
Andrea Beatrix Schramek has an impressive career in theater and film, and is also active as an author, cultural journalist and photographer. The premiere of the piece in Vienna will take place before the already announced performances on November 30th and December 2nd, 5th and 6th, 2023. Hedi Grager describes “Kiki van Beethoven” as a fable about rediscovering the joy of life and the healing power of music.
Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt, born March 28, 1960, is a renowned Franco-Belgian author, known for his plays and novels performed in over fifty countries. His works, including the famous piece “The Visitor”, have been translated into numerous languages and are characterized by a deep examination of topics such as identity and coexistence. Schmitt has received numerous awards, including several Molière Prizes. Wikipedia lists that he is also known for his film adaptations and his contributions to humanitarian causes.
The combination of Schramek's artistic talent and Schmitt's sensitive storytelling invite the audience to reflect on the different facets of life and experience the transformative power of music. The upcoming performances promise an unforgettable experience full of emotions and joy of life.