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Operetta has always been an escape from everyday life into a dream world. But what if what is happening in the world is so terrible that it can no longer be forgotten? In the first months of 1938, current political life intrudes into the Volksoper during rehearsals for the operetta Gruß und Kuss aus der Wachau. What do intolerance, discrimination and fascism do to the staff of the Volksoper?

In the course of rehearsals, the seizure of power by the National Socialists brings about serious changes for the Volksoper: dismissals follow at all levels of the house. A captivating look into the mirror of the past can also mean a confrontation with a painful period in the history of the Volksoper. We don't want to avoid that. By telling the story of the Volksoper staff, we preserve the memory of ALL victims. At the same time, we do not lose sight of the actions of the perpetrators, which could happen again at any time, but we also remember the countless people who did not raise their voices.

Let 's forget the world - Volksoper 1938

Volksoper Wien

The humanitarian drama Iphigenia in Tauris is the story of an unprecedented female empowerment, a declaration of war on traditional structures, a passionate plea for disobedience.

Iphigenia in Tauris

Stadttheater Klagenfurt

Veta Louise Simmons and her daughter Myrtle Mae also refuse to associate with a member of this species, even though one lives under their roof. The white puka, who goes by the name Harvey, is the best friend of Veta's brother Elwood. The two are inseparable. They love to spend their time in the neighborhood bars, drinking and talking. Wherever Elwood appears, Harvey isn't far away. And as befits a man of good manners, Elwood introduces his friend to everyone. Much to the dismay of his relatives – because the desperate Veta sees her good reputation (and her daughter's marriage prospects) in jeopardy. Elwood's forced commitment to a psychiatric hospital seems like a last resort. But she hasn't reckoned with Harvey...

My friend Harvey

New York – a sea of ​​houses full of dens of iniquity and criminal hideouts. And in the middle of it all, an oasis of peace: the house of the Brewster sisters. No one is turned away at their door. And Abby and Martha Brewster's tea parties with quince jam, cookies, and homemade elderberry wine are famous. Even the pastor and the police regularly meet to chat with these pious and charming ladies, who otherwise mainly care for their, well, somewhat headstrong nephew Teddy. Mortimer, Teddy's brother, and Elaine, the pastor's daughter, have also found happiness here. Everything seems peaceful and blissful.

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Andreas Patton

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 19, 2025 - Feb 24, 2026

Let 's forget the world - Volksoper 1938 · Volksoper Wien

Jan 4 - Feb 20, 2026

Arsenic and Old Lace · Stadttheater Klagenfurt

Past events

Oct 19, 2025 - Feb 24, 2026

Let 's forget the world - Volksoper 1938 · Volksoper Wien

Feb 27 - Apr 11, 2025

Iphigenia in Tauris · Stadttheater Klagenfurt

Future and recently performed repertoire

Ossip Rosental, Blower in Let 's forget the world by Kagarlitsky

Volksoper Wien

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