Castle games Kobersdorf: Stories from the Wiener Wald 2025

Castle games Kobersdorf: Stories from the Wiener Wald 2025

In Kobersdorf, the anticipation for a very special theater event begins: The pre-sale for the Kobersdorf Castle Games has started! A performance of the iconic work "Stories from the Wiener Wald" by Ödön from Horváth is promised to visitors. Under the direction of Michael Gampe, the piece will be staged in the picturesque Kobersdorf Castle from July 1, 2025. It is a versatile spectacle that comes up with intensive emotions and profound topics.

"Stories from the Vienna Wald" tells the moving life stories of the protagonists and is not only a piece about the past, but also reflects the social challenges of the time. Anchored in the late 1920s, the drama deals with complex topics such as longing, loss and the dark shadows of Viennese society. The focus is on the young Marianne, who is confronted with the complications of her feelings and the hard reality of life when she stands between the butcher Oskar and the unconventional Alfred.

a masterpiece of human relationships

The action unfolds in different scenes in Vienna and the surrounding area, where it illuminates the brutal reality behind the facade of Viennese cosiness. Horváth, a sharp observer of his time, reveals hypocrisy and moral decay. In an emotional ride, the drama shows how the figures inevitably head for a tragic fate, which makes it one of the most important works in the modern theater.

In the performance, Wolfgang Böck will take on the role of the magic king, a figure that is staged strongly and which will certainly be remembered to the audience. Böck is known from his role as a Bockerer and brings his extraordinary talent into the performance, in a tradition that is characterized by great such as Hans Moser and Helmut Qualtinger. It will be exciting to see how he interprets this complex role.

Michael Gampe's staging promises to be both profound and clear. He will bring Horváth's critical look at human relationships on stage. Gampe, an experienced director, has specialized in presenting the nuances of interpersonal conflicts and the associated challenges, which makes the piece even more captivating.

important dates and tickets

The premiere takes place on July 1, 2025, followed by a total of 16 regular performances, which take place from Thursday to Sunday from July 3 to 27, 2025. If you want to secure a ticket, you can do this online at www.schlossspiele.com not to miss the exciting theater experience.

This staging is a unique opportunity not only to experience an important piece of Austrian literature, but also to become part of a cultural heritage that is deeply rooted in society. The anticipation for the Kobersdorf Castle Games is noticeable-an event that combines art, history and lively representations.

For more details and current information about the performances, take a look at the official website and follow the exciting program in summer 2025.