On International Drag Day we present:

Burlesque, chanson, comedy, lipsync, and dance come together - framed by the multifaceted art of drag. An evening entirely in the spirit of all colors: COLORFUL! As colorful as their hosts - the Small Arts Princess & Metamorkid.

The two Viennese scene legends could not be more different: Metamorkid, an outstanding performance & fashion queen, and comedy queen Grazia Patricia, the Small Arts Princess, complement each other and together with a variety of guest artists, build a bridge between black and white this evening.

A revue that embraces diverse colors. A revue for everyone.
Everybody is welcome

Gernot & Stipsits
Lotterbuben

These two have found each other. Two arch-comedians, two thoroughbred musicians, two likeable characters, two exceptional performers, and above all, two friends. Thomas Stipsits and Viktor Gernot are finally on stage together with their cabaret program 'Lotterbuben'!

That both, as soloists and as team players, are among the fixed stars of the Austrian entertainment scene, they have impressively proven over the past decades. As 'Lotterbuben', they will portray characters full of playfulness, humor, storytelling, and curiosity, sing songs, play the guitar, and parody. And take their audience on a journey through reflections and perceptions of two Austrian cabaret greats.

A look at our world full of irony and satire, between love for humanity and incredulous amazement. And all of this with the competence of two seasoned men, representatives of two generations. Generation X meets a Millennial. The old, white man meets the Forty-Something. An old jazzer meets the Austropopper. The childless man meets the father of two.

And always resonating is the fact that behind these earnestly serious and undoubtedly believable protagonists, there are also two seasoned 'Lotterbuben'. Rarely malicious, and always with a twinkle in their eye, these rascals, these guys from the neighborhood, these 'Lotterbuben', play and sing their way through their first joint program. Enjoy!

Strange has our world become.

There is only black or white, left or right, for or against.

Everywhere, the pitfalls of correctness lurk.

Walking the Camino was yesterday.

Today, it's about mastering the pitfall course!

Martin Kosch is now completely unsettled:

What can you still say?

Who could feel personally attacked?

What happens if you mistakenly misgender someone?

Can you be correctly incorrect?

Martin Kosch has always tried to do everything right and correct, to avoid every pitfall.

But now he ascends the diving board of life and prepares for a belly flop! Or will it be a cannonball after all?

PS: Did you also step into a pitfall while reading this text, or did you spot the 7 spelling mistakes?

This year you can look forward to an entertaining and varied program at the Culture Summer Güssing 2025! Under the motto "VIENNA KISSES GÜSSING", director Andreas Vitásek will kick off the Culture Summer and there will be a good mix of music, cabaret & new - a summer cinema.

Michael Niavarani's new comedy
A heavenly prank about love, betrayal, transformation, and jealousy with all divine weakness and human helplessness.

Directed by: Michael Niavarani & Helena Scheuba

When the godfather Jupiter travels to Vindobona with his goddess aunt Venus to reconcile with his godson Apollo, it doesn’t take long for there to be significant romantic mix-ups in this dreamy provincial town on the Danube. How can it be that Alcmene slept with her husband Amphitryon while he was still in Germania? And what secret is hidden behind the slave Gaius Tiberius, who suddenly encounters himself? There the gods are up to their tricks, throwing human emotions out of balance. Does Venus, the goddess of beauty, really have to transform into a man to seduce the slave Thusnelda? Who is supposed to know who, when, where, with whom...? And when godmother Juno also has to explain to a young lady named Leda that her beloved swan is an adulterer, it's time to keep a cool head. – Oh yes, there's also cousin Hades, death himself, who enters into a daring deal. Venus, Jupiter, Juno, Hades, and Apollo, a family that brings confusion and despair into the house of Prefect Amphitryon with their very everyday inter-divine problems. Pray to the gods that you never cross paths with them, for they are only human too!

ON STAGE:
Michael Niavarani
Jennifer Frankl
Otto Jaus
Maddalena Hirschal
Lisa-Lena Tritscher
Hemma Clementi
Lisa Weidenmüller
Matthias Mamedof
Stefan Altenhofer

The team behind the scenes:
BOOK Michael Niavarani
DIRECTION Michael Niavarani & Helena Scheuba
COSTUME Inge Stolterfoht
SET DESIGN Natascha Maraval
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Andrea Kern
MANAGEMENT Bojan Djukic-Schaner, Benedict Steininger
PUBLISHER Schultz & Schirm Bühnenverlag
PRODUCERS Georg Hoanzl & Michael Niavarani

In "Hörensagen", the new cabaret program by Flo and Wisch, two halves of knowledge come together to form a whole and let it simmer in the rumor kitchen. While it may not be scientifically founded, it is incredibly funny! For the two of them, "Hörensagen" is the perfect source for unbelievable stories and thrilling songs, in which one often recognizes oneself.



Flo and Wisch are up-to-date in the new program and hit the audience with their humor exactly where a spontaneous laugh arises. Whether you've only known the two from hearsay or have already been thrilled by them live - check it out! Word has it that it should be really good...

Direction: Bernhard Murg

Gernot & Stipsits
Lotterbuben

These two have found each other. Two arch-comedians, two thoroughbred musicians, two likeable characters, two exceptional performers, and above all, two friends. Thomas Stipsits and Viktor Gernot are finally on stage together with their cabaret program 'Lotterbuben'!

That both, as soloists and as team players, are among the fixed stars of the Austrian entertainment scene, they have impressively proven over the past decades. As 'Lotterbuben', they will portray characters full of playfulness, humor, storytelling, and curiosity, sing songs, play the guitar, and parody. And take their audience on a journey through reflections and perceptions of two Austrian cabaret greats.

A look at our world full of irony and satire, between love for humanity and incredulous amazement. And all of this with the competence of two seasoned men, representatives of two generations. Generation X meets a Millennial. The old, white man meets the Forty-Something. An old jazzer meets the Austropopper. The childless man meets the father of two.

And always resonating is the fact that behind these earnestly serious and undoubtedly believable protagonists, there are also two seasoned 'Lotterbuben'. Rarely malicious, and always with a twinkle in their eye, these rascals, these guys from the neighborhood, these 'Lotterbuben', play and sing their way through their first joint program. Enjoy!

The enlightener of the nation is going into well-deserved retirement. But before that, she sweeps across the stage with her farewell program "Höhepunkte". Here, Balldini combines the funniest and most exciting moments from eight cabaret programs: everything you ever wanted to know about the so-called most beautiful thing in the world.



With "Höhepunkte", Balldini combines the funniest and most exciting moments from eight cabaret programs: everything you ever wanted to know about the so-called most beautiful thing in the world. She explains the dos and don'ts in the bedroom as well as preferences and inclinations that enrich human existence. She gives relationship tips for everyday life and shares anecdotes from her practice. She answers secret questions, clarifies myths, or discusses the impact of pornography on our sexuality. And last but not least, she reassures couples who are afraid because "things in bed" are working less and less, and with her knowledge, she becomes an inspiration for both young and old.
"Höhepunkte" always functions as an independent cabaret program and is thus much more than a classic "Best-Of". Alongside countless Hihi- and Haha moments, there are also many Aha insights – because as always, the motto applies: enlightenment with laughter AND a guarantee to learn.

Dirk Stermann and Christoph Grissemann are among the most popular cabaret artists and television presenters in Austria and are always welcome, better yet, celebrated guests at the Poolbar Festival. They last performed together in 2021 at Reichenfeld. This year, we welcome Stermann with his first and award-winning solo program "ZUSAMMENBRAUT" on the open-air stage. Briefly about the content: Stermann's daughter is getting married, and he’s throwing a party for her. But something is amiss, and the exuberant celebration turns into an accountability session regarding the father qualities of the television star. This is guaranteed to be spectacular! (eigen/dob)

This year you can look forward to an entertaining and varied program at the Culture Summer Güssing 2025! Under the motto "VIENNA KISSES GÜSSING", director Andreas Vitásek will kick off the Culture Summer and there will be a good mix of music, cabaret & new - a summer cinema.

Michael Niavarani's new comedy
A heavenly prank about love, betrayal, transformation, and jealousy with all divine weakness and human helplessness.

Directed by: Michael Niavarani & Helena Scheuba

When the godfather Jupiter travels to Vindobona with his goddess aunt Venus to reconcile with his godson Apollo, it doesn’t take long for there to be significant romantic mix-ups in this dreamy provincial town on the Danube. How can it be that Alcmene slept with her husband Amphitryon while he was still in Germania? And what secret is hidden behind the slave Gaius Tiberius, who suddenly encounters himself? There the gods are up to their tricks, throwing human emotions out of balance. Does Venus, the goddess of beauty, really have to transform into a man to seduce the slave Thusnelda? Who is supposed to know who, when, where, with whom...? And when godmother Juno also has to explain to a young lady named Leda that her beloved swan is an adulterer, it's time to keep a cool head. – Oh yes, there's also cousin Hades, death himself, who enters into a daring deal. Venus, Jupiter, Juno, Hades, and Apollo, a family that brings confusion and despair into the house of Prefect Amphitryon with their very everyday inter-divine problems. Pray to the gods that you never cross paths with them, for they are only human too!

ON STAGE:
Michael Niavarani
Jennifer Frankl
Otto Jaus
Maddalena Hirschal
Lisa-Lena Tritscher
Hemma Clementi
Lisa Weidenmüller
Matthias Mamedof
Stefan Altenhofer

The team behind the scenes:
BOOK Michael Niavarani
DIRECTION Michael Niavarani & Helena Scheuba
COSTUME Inge Stolterfoht
SET DESIGN Natascha Maraval
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Andrea Kern
MANAGEMENT Bojan Djukic-Schaner, Benedict Steininger
PUBLISHER Schultz & Schirm Bühnenverlag
PRODUCERS Georg Hoanzl & Michael Niavarani

Of course, Lydia Prenner-Kasper rises above it all. She will mature with dignity, welcoming every fresh wrinkle with a laugh and embracing each added year of life wholeheartedly. Because the expiration date is only the beginning of decay.



Before that, life will be lived, laughter shared, love given, and enjoyment experienced. She is certainly not going to let her rundown state dictate when the fun stops.



No, being incredibly hot is a choice. And that choice must be made with absolute determination. After all, the MILF glass is always half full.



So then, dear MILF girls and MILF boys, let's get going and down a refreshing glass of Haltbar-MILF together.

Do you like puns? Then you will love this program! Get ready for curious everyday observations - served with a lot of Upper Austrian humor and mischievous charm. This is stand-up comedy in dialect!

Roland Otto Bauschenberger is one of the hottest talents in the domestic entertainment industry, but many people don't know it yet. In his third solo program, he provides simple answers to complex questions that no one has asked:

Is it already sexual harassment if a cat watches you while you shower - or only when it purrs? If God really wanted us all to be vegans - then why is the Earth part of the Milky Way? Are arguments about having kids with imaginary girlfriends completely normal - or deeply disturbing? And is this damn Captain Iglo really getting hotter every year - or are we just getting old?

Premature ladies' distress - A program about the challenging life of a small-town guy in the big city between the desire to be single and the frustration of couples. No politics, no bad news - just warmly laugh. Ideal for singles who would rather be in a couple and couples who haven't been single in ages.

In diesem Jahr dürfen Sie sich auf ein unterhaltsames und abwechslungsreiches Programm beim Kultur Sommer Güssing 2025 freuen! Unter dem Motto "WIEN KÜSST GÜSSING" wird Intendant Andreas Vitásek den Kultur Sommer einleiten und es wird eine gute Mischung aus Musik, Kabarett & neu - einem Sommerkino - geben.

The enlightener of the nation is going into well-deserved retirement. But before that, she sweeps across the stage with her farewell program "Höhepunkte". Here, Balldini combines the funniest and most exciting moments from eight cabaret programs: everything you ever wanted to know about the so-called most beautiful thing in the world.



With "Höhepunkte", Balldini combines the funniest and most exciting moments from eight cabaret programs: everything you ever wanted to know about the so-called most beautiful thing in the world. She explains the dos and don'ts in the bedroom as well as preferences and inclinations that enrich human existence. She gives relationship tips for everyday life and shares anecdotes from her practice. She answers secret questions, clarifies myths, or discusses the impact of pornography on our sexuality. And last but not least, she reassures couples who are afraid because "things in bed" are working less and less, and with her knowledge, she becomes an inspiration for both young and old.
"Höhepunkte" always functions as an independent cabaret program and is thus much more than a classic "Best-Of". Alongside countless Hihi- and Haha moments, there are also many Aha insights – because as always, the motto applies: enlightenment with laughter AND a guarantee to learn.

Abera Kadabera! Feiner Sprachwitz, überraschende Reimkultur und virtuoses Klavierspiel – das siebte Programm von Bodo Wartke bietet unterhaltsames Musikkabarett und wortakrobatischen Zungenbrecher-Slam. Der Entertainer und Poet setzt das Staunen gegen die Macht der Gewohnheit, stellt Humor den alten Mustern an die Seite. Leichtigkeit! – Warum nicht?

Bodo Wartke bringt es auf den Wunderpunkt!

Im siebten Klavierkabarettprogramm empfiehlt sich der Musiker und Kabarettist als Geschichtenerzähler, der dem Alltag mit all seinen Ungereimtheiten die absurd komischen Begebenheiten ablauscht und sie im doppelten Wortsinn verdichtet. Bodo Wartke wirft außergewöhnlich verspielt, sprach- und wortakrobatisch tänzelnd einen Blick auf die Phänomene unseres Miteinanders. Dabei schöpft er aus dem reichhaltigen Fundus der deutschen Sprache und hebt mit feinem Gespür so manchen Wortschatz.

Probleme mit dem Drucker entpuppen sich als identitäre Notlage des technischen Geräts, das im falschen Körper steckt. Das aus Kinderreimen bekannte „Eierloch“ löst beim schlaftrunkenen Musiker einen haarsträubend-abstrusen und zugleich philosophischen Bewusstseinsstrom aus. Und nicht zuletzt entwickelt der Kabarettist bekannte Zungenbrecher weiter zu Gedichten und kurzen anarchischen Geschichten, die er gerappt und mit Klavier oder Cajon in unterschiedlichen musikalischen Genres darbietet – Zungenbrecher-Slam voller Rhythm 'n' Poetry.

Einmal mehr zeigt sich der Bühnenkünstler dabei als pop- wie hochkulturell versierter Musik-Entertainer, der sich sprachlich und musikalisch durch unseren Alltag sampelt. Mal komödiantisch in der satirischen Überspitzung hemmungsloser Konsumgeilheit, präsentiert als Rap-Cover eines Sommerhits. Oder provokant-sarkastisch in der Parodie der Unsitte des „Mansplaining“, hier als Rock ’n’ Roll. Aber auch lyrisch in einer Klassik-Adaption, in der der Pianist uns in zarter Ode an den Mond mit hinauf nimmt und im Blick zurück leise einen Perspektivwechsel anbietet.

Und so mischen sich in all die Leichtigkeit immer auch ernste Töne. Nachdenklich blickt der Liedermacher auf früh erlernte, ungesunde Verhaltensmuster, die unser Leben bestimmen können. Kritisch beleuchtet er Frauenfeindlichkeit und die radikale Auslegung von Religionsdogmen. Doch auch der hoffnungsvolle Blick fehlt nicht: Wie könnte unsere Welt aussehen, wenn die vielen wunden Punkte der Menschheit überwunden wären?

Auf dem Weg dorthin wird es manche Versprecher und Stolperer geben. Bodo Wartke heißt sie willkommen, denn sie gehören dazu, wenn wir bis zum Wunderpunkt gehen.