A washerwoman dreaming of great heroic deeds.

Clown Hanna is an existential player. Her stories - without words, but full of babbling - are tragicomic metaphors of our hopeless struggle for happiness. Although Hanna is not spared any adversity, she never becomes a victim - much to the entertainment of the audience. She gives everything: clumsy and angry, twisted and crazy, touching and poetic. Hanna creates an absurd universe in which she, as a kind of Donna Quixote, fights new windmills. She fails - but magnificently.



Hanna, tousled and eccentric, has a difficult life as a washerwoman.

Rebellious clothespins, treacherous laundry lines, a wash tub with dizzying depths, and a dirty pile of laundry can only be conquered with all her cunning. Hanna's only ray of hope is her book about the heroic deeds of Joan of Arc.

Without hesitation, she would exchange her laborious life for adventure, fame, and honor. Dream and reality blend together. The washtub becomes a warship, the laundry pile a warhorse, Johannas pants "come flying from the sky" and elevate her to a knight: Long live Jeanne d'ArPpo! Lacking foreign invaders, she promptly declares war on her bitterest enemy: the "giant pile of dirty laundry."

Amidst all the chaos, there is only one certainty: Hanna is not fat...the mirror is too small.

The political Advent season, commonly known as election campaign period, is coming to an end in the last weeks of September. The wait for a new savior is over. And so the woodpeckers traditionally take to the stage on the eve of election day for their gift-giving. Motto: Forecasting and underplaying. Does a forecast help against a low-pressure system? Is someone who makes a campaign promise a campaign mis-speaker? Are voter flows alternative energy sources? Can voting processes be referred to as a democratic form of burial? Is the term "negative growth" a euphemism for loss of votes? Do FPÖ voters have an increased risk of right heart failure? The four "chosen" birds will provide the selected audience with answers to never-asked questions in carefully chosen words. Nevertheless, they will be anything but picky in their choice of words. An evening for all Wa(h)lters, Wa(h)ltrauds, Wa(h)lentins, and Wa(h)lpurgas.



An in-house production by the Alten Kino Rankweil.

The political Advent season, commonly known as election campaign period, is coming to an end in the last weeks of September. The wait for a new savior is over. And so the woodpeckers traditionally take to the stage on the eve of election day for their gift-giving. Motto: Forecasting and underplaying. Does a forecast help against a low-pressure system? Is someone who makes a campaign promise a campaign mis-speaker? Are voter flows alternative energy sources? Can voting processes be referred to as a democratic form of burial? Is the term "negative growth" a euphemism for loss of votes? Do FPÖ voters have an increased risk of right heart failure? The four "chosen" birds will provide the selected audience with answers to never-asked questions in carefully chosen words. Nevertheless, they will be anything but picky in their choice of words. An evening for all Wa(h)lters, Wa(h)ltrauds, Wa(h)lentins, and Wa(h)lpurgas.



An in-house production by the Alten Kino Rankweil.

Oh my God! We are proud to present to you our new Musical Dinner Show: "Non(n)sens", a Musical Comedy by Dan Goggin.

Unlike the previous productions by The Musical Sound, which were themed highlight shows, we are bringing a completely new format to the stage: A full musical in a dinner version.

Immerse yourself in a world full of laughter, music, and absurd entertainment with the sensational musical "Non(n)sens".


Join our five non(n)conforming nuns on their adventurous mission to raise funds for the expensive funeral of their tragically deceased sisters. Thanks to Sister Julia and her spoiled Bouillabaisse, 52 nuns had to prematurely pass away and the monastery's coffers are in divine emptiness.

While the deceased sisters rest in peace in the freezer for now, the remaining nuns are preparing a spectacular show to collect donations for the funeral.

Instead of shining with traditional songs, the nuns present a series of quirky and funny singing and dancing numbers, making the audience laugh and touching them with their music and stories.

"Non(n)sens" is the perfect blend of comedy and singing that will captivate you from the first second. Get ready for witty wordplay, dazzling costumes, and breathtaking performances as the nuns shake the stage with their own humor.

The performance is a feast for the eyes and ears: funny, captivating, and incredibly catchy. And since all good things come in threes, the whole experience is complemented by a perfect culinary delight. Unlike the meager monastery food, guests will be treated to a select multi-course menu during the show breaks. And if there is a Bouillabaisse soup, rest assured Sister Julia will not be preparing it. Promise!

Whether you're a musical lover, comedy fan, or simply looking for an unforgettable entertainment experience, "Non(n)sens" will delight you.


Secure your tickets now for the Dinner Musical Non(n)sens and let yourself be carried away by the unparalleled energy and spiritual madness of these extraordinary nuns. Hallelujah!

Rosa is celebrating her milestone birthday! A hearty meat soup needs to be placed on the table, but what to do with all the vegetarians in the family? Where to seat Uncle Sepp with his wet pronunciation, who to subject to the vulgar Elma, or even the intrusive Thermomix aunt Wilma? And who wants to spend the whole evening admiring Erna's grandkids' pictures on her phone? Questions upon questions. Even with their three silly soup eaters, they are not much help. Although they already have a gift for her from winning a rollator in a card game. But what to do with it if Grandma is still fit as a fiddle? A colorful meat soup spiced with laughter, quirky characters, and great, captivating music awaits the audience! A delight! Gabi Fleisch with musicians Stefan Bär, Simon Gmeiner, and Kurt Lipburger

Oh my God! We are proud to present to you our new Musical Dinner Show: "Non(n)sens", a Musical Comedy by Dan Goggin.

Unlike the previous productions by The Musical Sound, which were themed highlight shows, we are bringing a completely new format to the stage: A full musical in a dinner version.

Immerse yourself in a world full of laughter, music, and absurd entertainment with the sensational musical "Non(n)sens".


Join our five non(n)conforming nuns on their adventurous mission to raise funds for the expensive funeral of their tragically deceased sisters. Thanks to Sister Julia and her spoiled Bouillabaisse, 52 nuns had to prematurely pass away and the monastery's coffers are in divine emptiness.

While the deceased sisters rest in peace in the freezer for now, the remaining nuns are preparing a spectacular show to collect donations for the funeral.

Instead of shining with traditional songs, the nuns present a series of quirky and funny singing and dancing numbers, making the audience laugh and touching them with their music and stories.

"Non(n)sens" is the perfect blend of comedy and singing that will captivate you from the first second. Get ready for witty wordplay, dazzling costumes, and breathtaking performances as the nuns shake the stage with their own humor.

The performance is a feast for the eyes and ears: funny, captivating, and incredibly catchy. And since all good things come in threes, the whole experience is complemented by a perfect culinary delight. Unlike the meager monastery food, guests will be treated to a select multi-course menu during the show breaks. And if there is a Bouillabaisse soup, rest assured Sister Julia will not be preparing it. Promise!

Whether you're a musical lover, comedy fan, or simply looking for an unforgettable entertainment experience, "Non(n)sens" will delight you.


Secure your tickets now for the Dinner Musical Non(n)sens and let yourself be carried away by the unparalleled energy and spiritual madness of these extraordinary nuns. Hallelujah!

Lister has been at the forefront of the blues scene for over two decades and is hailed as one of the most exciting contemporary blues guitarists. He is not only known for his exceptional guitar playing but also as a highly esteemed songwriter whose passion for music transcends genres, effortlessly blending blues, soul, Americana, rock, and sometimes even pop elements. Expect an evening full of fan favorites from his extensive back catalog, mixed with newer material from his recent highly acclaimed albums.

For fans of: Gary Clarke Jr., Eric Clapton, The Black Keys, John Mayer, Tedeschi Trucks

QUOTES

"A supergroup for the 21st Century"
Chris Welch, Melody Maker

"Superb" –
The Times

"Masterful and measured songwriting" -
R2 Magazine

"A quite marvellous guitarist of passion and strength, and with a fine distinctive voice"
Record Collector Magazine

"Aynsley really knows how to shape a solo, when to hold back and when to step on the gas... Fine songs, a top-notch band, powerful production and a mix of great tones this is British blues at its finest, but with a catchy rock edge." -
Guitar Techniques Magazine

The British guitarist and singer Danny Bryant is back with a new album. Danny Bryant will be presenting songs from his new studio album "Rise" on an extensive tour, performing with both his quintet and a big band.

For the renowned UK music magazine "Classic Rock Magazine", Danny Bryant is a "National Blues Treasure", a title the exceptional guitarist has earned through hard work and tireless touring. At just 42 years old, Bryant has made a name for himself in the European blues scene over nearly two decades, having completed over 2500 club and festival performances for his many fans, and is considered one of the best in the industry.

The critically acclaimed new studio album "Rise" was recorded in early 2023 at Chapel Studios, UK, and produced by Grammy winner Ian Dowling (known for his work with Adele), Danny Bryant stays true to his style, offering an exciting mix of blues, rock, and singer-songwriter. However, in this production, he has opted for a somewhat more modern sound that makes the Brit sound fresher than ever.

In 1964, an agreement on the recruitment of Turkish workers was signed between Austria and Turkey. The play "Kommen und Gehen" questions the memories and consequences of the migration that began as a result. At the center is Özlem, a German teacher at a high school, whose parents migrated from Turkey to Austria. When her mother sends her a mysterious cassette, her ordered world begins to unravel. She is confronted with her family past, which she believed she had distanced herself from. The cassette contains recordings from the time before her birth, when her father lived alone in Austria. The distinction between past and present becomes permeable, with three generations entering into dialogue. In search of a language that expresses her experiences, she encounters the poetry of Kundeyt Şurdum.

Born in 1961 and raised in Paterson, New Jersey, in a household where the family went to church on Sundays to sing gospel, with his mother playing records of the Five Blind Boys of Alabama and Mahalia Jackson and his father exchanging them for BB King or Howlin Wolf records, the blues was in the air daily. His father Clarence and uncle Fletchy both played the guitar, and young Clarence, at just four years old, soon sat alongside them with his own guitar.

By the age of 12, he was already a perfect blues guitarist. The family moved to Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he befriended Motown, Bluegrass, Country, and the Philly Sound, expanding his musical spectrum.

After graduating from school, in 1979, he moved back to New Jersey. He started working in a recording studio and quickly established himself as a sought-after sideman in numerous bands. As a guitarist in Greg Palmer's Top-40 band, he supported acts like the Four Tops and Spinners and toured the USA almost continuously for six years.

There followed bands, tours, parties, and crashes. To save himself, he returned to Scranton, took a steady job as a truck/excavator/crane driver, which he held for 17 years, and would sit in his car on weekends after work to drive to Manhattan late at night to play the blues in the numerous clubs. He also regularly went to the Baptist church to sing and play the organ.

In 1989, he formed his own Scranton Blues Band, which became the West Third Street Blues Band and was supposed to record the material for "Nature Of The Beast." The album was re-released in the mid-'90s by the prestigious label Evidence Records with a new cover. The CD went gold, was nominated for two Blues Grammys, generated a flurry of calls to management, and led to engagements for major tours.

Clarence almost disappeared for nearly ten years, only to receive an offer from the owner of Severn Records for a comeback album. "Just Between Us" was promptly awarded a Blues Music Award for Best Soul-Blues Album.

In 2021, the album "Surrender" was released on Sallie Bengston's Nola Blues Records. The successful album can be understood as a highly emotional soul journey. Three tracks on the album are live recordings from his wildest phase, a time when cocaine gangs and daily murders haunted Pennsylvania.

"Surrender" was nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album at the Blues Blast Awards.

In the live show, he is supported by Neal Black and his band. Highly praised by his critics, including being titled by Rolling Stone Magazine as "The Master of High Voltage Texas Boogie," he performed with numerous blues/rock legends on stage and in the studio, including Chuck Berry, Jimmy Dawkins, Popa Chubby, Elliott Murphy, Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson), John Sebastian (Doors), Gerardo Velez (Jimi Hendrix), Harvey Brooks (Bob Dylan), Jon Paris (Johnny Winter), Alabama Slim, Archie Lee Hooker, and Billy Price (Roy Buchanan).

Rett Smith presents his highly anticipated album "A Weighted Remorse". Smith's unmistakable virtuosic guitar talent, which he has already demonstrated in his work with SAENTS, returns in a triumphant manner, complementing the dynamic restraint of his solo work. His deeply personal storytelling style, once described by the Austin Chronicle as "a dark and brooding record that sounds like Nick Cave raised on Texas songwriters," continues to be at the forefront of his music. Accolades for Smith's music continue to pile up. Billboard praises that "he indulges in his predilection for high-octane guitar riffs and processes his own woes for lyrical inspiration in the spirit of the most iconic Texan songwriters." Holler attested that Smith "has his finger on the pulse of Americana's darkest corner and its psyche."

Every Vorarlberger knows Georg Nussbaumer - our "George", who has long since become a local cultural asset. But only a few know the story of his life and his lifelong love for music. And who could tell it better than George Nussbaumer himself! Join the exceptional artist from the Ländle on a musical and humorous journey through the soundtrack of his life and find out: Why a blind child grew up to be the most successful blues musician in this country. How his parental home and the bizarre events therein shaped him into an (artistic) person. Whether his forays into the world of theater enriched or disturbed him more. And last but not least, the audience finally gets an honest answer to the most asked question to every blind person: What does a person see when he sees nothing?


An evening with lots of music & humor - by and with George Nussbaumer, accompanied on the cello by Isabella Fink, Directed by Hajo Förster

Every Vorarlberger knows Georg Nussbaumer - our "George", who has long since become a local cultural asset. But only a few know the story of his life and his lifelong love for music. And who could tell it better than George Nussbaumer himself! Join the exceptional artist from the Ländle on a musical and humorous journey through the soundtrack of his life and find out: Why a blind child grew up to be the most successful blues musician in this country. How his parental home and the bizarre events therein shaped him into an (artistic) person. Whether his forays into the world of theater enriched or disturbed him more. And last but not least, the audience finally gets an honest answer to the most asked question to every blind person: What does a person see when he sees nothing?


An evening with lots of music & humor - by and with George Nussbaumer, accompanied on the cello by Isabella Fink, Directed by Hajo Förster

The accordion virtuoso and musical all-rounder Goran Kovacevic and the Baro Drom Orkestar present their new project "JUG" (South). With traditional music from Armenia, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Israel, Serbia, and Africa, as well as specially composed and arranged pieces by Goran Kovacevic, the ensemble takes a boundless and impressive journey through different cultures! Italian temperament meets Balkan virtuosity, passionate full of pulsating rhythm, dynamism, and sensuality! A shared fireworks of dreamfully beautiful melodies, explosive and energetic rhythms, and romantic solo escapades. Music full of passion and feeling! Breathtaking and enchanting! A Mediterranean-Balkan experience with improvisational highlights!

Blue Monday Blues Band
The Blue Monday Blues Band has remained true to its history for 37 years. Anyone comparing the old pictures of the combo with the current press photos can see the external transformation from hippy rags to a father's clean linen suit, from pubs and sunglasses to polished shoes and a silk tie. However, the recipe remains the same: dancing and jumping on the west coast of Austria, to a form of blues that knows its origins but never forgets the funny confusion of its homeland. Westcoast Jumpblues at its Best: It is therefore not surprising that the Blue Monday Blues Band toured as a support band for the American blues master LOUISIANA RED and shared the stage with many greats such as CANNED HEAT, FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS, BIG JAY McNEELY, DUKE ROBILLARD, KIM WILSON, JIMMY VAUGHN, and others.

Edmund Piskaty Trio feat. Harry Bischofberger
Never before has honest, handmade, and virtuoso blues rock music been as valuable as it is today. The "Edmund Piskaty Trio'" proves that more and more people share this view, as in the first two years of its existence, it has conquered the hearts of rock and blues fans with numerous performances both nationally and internationally. Now expanded to a quartet: including the Vorarlberg guitar legend Harry Bischofberger.

In the tradition of 'Cream', 'Jimi Hendrix Experience', or more recent representatives like Henrik Freischlader, Joe Bonamassa or Gary Moore, the four full-blooded musicians Edmund Piskaty (guitar, vocals), Harry Bischofberger (guitar, vocals), Herwig Hammerl (bass), and Reinhard Domschitz (drums) revive the golden era of (blues) rock music. With numerous original compositions, the power trio leaves its own mark and transports the spirit of the rock giants of the 60s and 70s to the present day.

Manuel Rubey and Simon Schwarz both have four left hands. At least. Nevertheless, the two friends consider it a great idea to open a restaurant. Simon has already played a chef in a movie once and Manuel enjoys drinking wine. That should be enough in terms of expertise, they think. The upscale restaurant in the middle of the province is supposed to overshadow everything that has come before. In the light of day, however, it looks more like a candidate for "botched construction."
As if the restaurant burning down wasn't enough, the strong smell of arson is in the air. At least for the village policewoman, who uses the investigation with the acting stars to launch her podcast.

The search for the arsonist leads Manuel Rubey and Simon Schwarz back into the past, into their innermost selves, and to essential questions like: Aren't we all somehow small arsonists? In our friendships? In our professions? In relationships?

For the policewoman, the case is clear anyway: It was Rubey who did it, he brought the hut down warm. Because maybe murderers are always the gardeners, but arsonists are always the people from Vienna. *

* We have chosen not to gender the saying.

Book: Sebastian Huber, Jürgen Marschal, Manuel Rubey, Simon Schwarz
Direction: Sebastian Huber & Jürgen Marschal

The interactive science show for kids... and adults!



Exciting knowledge, aesthetic show elements, and thrilling wow effects: This is how Raphael Oldani, a.k.a. "Professor Bummbastic," presents moments filled with spectacular experiments and shows how entertaining science can be.



Smoke rings fly through the air, clouds seemingly form out of nowhere, and laser beams produce sounds. Is it magic? No, everything has a plausible explanation. "Professor Bummbastic" conveys this with a lot of wit and charm, taking his audience on a journey of the senses.
In addition, video clips, interactive participation, and the humanoid robot NAO ensure that the whole family can discover phenomena from physics and chemistry in an impressive way.



Recommended age: 5 – 99 years

Theater Asou: Frederick

The field mouse Frederick lives with his family in an old stone wall. In autumn, all the mice begin to collect supplies for the winter. Only Frederick seems to do nothing the whole time. He just sits there while the busy mice around him work eagerly and frantically. But Frederick is also very busy. He carefully observes his surroundings, sees, smells, hears, and collects his own special supplies. He collects sun rays and colors against the gray of winter and words for the many long winter days. Winter comes and the mouse family retreats to their burrow. Gradually, the collected supplies start to run out. It gets cold, the mice shiver, and they also run out of things to talk about. That's when Frederick brings out his treasures. He tells of the warm sun rays, the colors of the flowers, and the songs of the birds. Frederick's words warm the mice, whisking them away to the land of memory and dreams, and soon winter is over again.

A physically clownesque as well as musically rhythmic approach enables an entertaining and deep understanding of the portrayal for our young and adult audience members.

Freely based on the picture book by Leo Lionni.
For young audiences from 4 years old (Duration: 60 minutes)