Midsummer Nightmare: Theatrical Exhibition on Folk Traditions at Austrian Museum of Folk Life

This co-production with toxic dreams presents 'Midsummer Nightmare', a theatrical interpretation of folk traditions surrounding a death, performed in English with an Austrian accent. The performance retells an old local story about a hunter, a forest, and a beautiful animal, with each character recalling the circumstances of the hunter's demise differently.

Midsummer Nightmare is a collaborative performance piece by toxic dreams and the Austrian Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art, exploring the folk traditions surrounding a death. The production reimagines an old local tale about a hunter, a forest, and a remarkable animal, presenting a narrative where the circumstances of the hunter's death are recalled in vastly different, yet equally convincing, ways by each character. This year's iteration takes inspiration from a Japanese Kurosawa-style adaptation, marking the first time the annual village theater performance is staged in English. The actors, described as 'villagers', perform with a distinct Austrian accent, embodying the concept of a 'global village.' The story's premise begins with a hunter, a forest, and a beautiful animal, leading into a central conflict where diverging memories of the hunter's death create a compelling dramatic tension. The production features a cast including Susanne Gschwendtner, Tobias Resch, Anat Stainberg, and Florian Tröbinger, with text and direction by Yosi Wanunu.

Tickets are available via a 'Pay as you wish!' system, with reservations made through the provided registration button. The performance takes place at the Volkskundemuseum Wien.