Milo Rau stages Jelinek's 'Burgtheater' at Vienna Festival
The Wiener Festwochen (Vienna Festival) is presenting Elfriede Jelinek's play 'Burgtheater' for the first time at the original location, directed by Milo Rau. The play critically examines the Nazi entanglements of Austria's most famous acting family, the Hörbiger clan. The festival proceeds without Peter Thiel, who was reportedly not allowed to attend. This staging marks a significant moment for the festival, which otherwise follows its usual, comparatively apolitical course.
Key facts
- Elfriede Jelinek's play 'Burgtheater' is being staged at the Wiener Festwochen.
- The play addresses the Nazi involvement of the Hörbiger family.
- Milo Rau is the director of this production.
- It is the first time the play is performed at the original location.
- Peter Thiel was not permitted to attend the festival.
- The festival otherwise proceeds in its typical, less political manner.
- The Hörbiger clan is Austria's most famous acting family.
- The performance takes place within the framework of the Wiener Festwochen.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Wiener Festwochen
Locations
- Vienna
- Austria