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Season 25/26

183 Members of Parliament

The Final Days of Austria as We Know It

At the time of the premiere, the Austrian National Council has been in office for a year and a half. It comprises 183 members of parliament. 183 political bodies, for the bodies of politicians are the medium of representation. 183 bodies and 183 brains. How do they work? What messages do they send out into the world? When do their statements have substance? When are they just idle chatter? And who are the people behind the words, really? What do they earn? Where do they come from? Who else do they…

1000 Euro and One Night

Episodes I & II

"1000 Euro and One Night" will be performing at the Hin & Weg Theater Festival in Litschau on August 15 and 16, 2026!

“1000 Euros and One Night” is the first installment of a six-part theatrical miniseries by and starring Zaid Alsalame. Taking the form of a neo-cabaret performance, the show explores concepts of value, origin, shame, and cultural attribution as they relate to Iraq and Austria. The protagonist’s personal experiences are juxtaposed with motifs from *One Thousand and One…