Golden City is a theatrical production set in 2039, exploring a world attempting to revert to a past ideal of Vienna. It fuses two plays by Ödön von Horváth, 'Tales from the Vienna Woods' and 'Faith, Hope, and Charity', examining themes of tradition, social order, and personal fulfillment.
Set in the year 2039, 'Golden City' imagines a world striving to recapture a lost 'golden age,' specifically looking to Vienna from over a century prior as an ideal.
The production delves into a society that meticulously reconstructs old-fashioned speech, gestures, and dress, cultivating neighbourliness, flourishing crafts, and a return to traditional family values. It questions whether individuals, like Marianne and Elizabeth, can find genuine love, forgiveness, and their true life within this meticulously constructed 'Golden City.' The play is a fusion of two significant works by the interwar playwright Ödön von Horváth: 'Tales from the Vienna Woods' and 'Faith, Hope, and Charity,' offering a critical yet nuanced look at societal aspirations and their impact on individual lives. The production is directed by Ivan Buraj and has a duration of 2.30 hours, including an intermission. English surtitles are available for specific performances.