Start of second season

Regional theater with three world premieres

Program presentation at OHO: Alfred Masal (Theaterinitiative Burgenland), Artistic Director Peter Wagner, Provincial Councillor Leonhard Schneemann, OHO Managing Director Nora Demattio and OHO Chairwoman Eveline Rabold.(Bild: Christian Schulter)

The Landestheater der Autorinnen und Autoren kicks off its second season on September 26 at the Offenes Haus Oberwart with the premiere of "Károlys Forschungen. A Piece of Burgenland's Dissolution of Boundaries" in this year's season.

In its second season, the "Landestheater der Autorinnen und Autoren" is staging three world premieres. On September 26, "Károlys Forschungen. Ein Stück burgenländischer Entgrenzung" premieres at the Offenes Haus Oberwart. The play - written by Katrin Hammerl - deals with the life and work of anthropologist Károly Gaál, who researched the living conditions and communication culture on estates in Burgenland.

"This brings the history of the manor houses to the fore. A topic that was virulent but has received little attention to date," explains director Peter Wagner. The performance is complemented by an exhibition.

The Testament of Kurtl K.
The second play, "The Testament of Kurtl K.", by author Clemens Berger, unfolds a posthumously published work by the fictional journalist Kurt K., whose testamentary notes become public after a ten-year embargo period. The play takes a critical look at developments in Austria, Europe and the world, which have come true in a frightening way. Premiere is on January 3, 2025.

"Project Rohoncy" - a deep insight into the Second World War
The third play, "Project Rohoncy", focuses on the historical figure of Baron György Rohonczy, who saved 121 Roma from deportation during the Second World War. The play combines biographical elements with a deeper insight into the events of wartime. Premiere: March 13, 2025. All dates and tickets at thib.at.

Platform for contemporary theater
The Landestheater Burgenland was launched last year by the state, the Burgenland Theater Initiative and the Offenes Haus Oberwart and is set to run for three years. The idea behind it is to create a platform for contemporary theater that focuses on the creative potential of Burgenland artists. Every year, several world premieres by Burgenland authors are to be staged.