In Uhudler-Landestheater, Orpheus Becomes a Groper and Eurydice a Deceiver

Schloss Tabor in Südburgenland will host the premiere of a distinctive new production of the Orpheus myth by the Uhudler-Landestheater on August 27. The play, titled 'Orpheus – Wo geht’s denn hier zur Unterwelt?' (Orpheus – Where is the Underworld?), offers a radical reinterpretation of the classic story.

In this version, the traditional narrative is subverted, presenting Orpheus not as the devoted lover, but as a 'grapscher' (a groper or molester). Eurydice, too, is transformed from the tragic victim into a 'betrügerin' (deceiver). The setting of Schloss Tabor will be transformed to represent both Hades and Olympus, immersing the audience in the mythological landscape.

This production is part of a broader trend of exploring Greek mythology in the performing arts this summer. The Burgenland region, in particular, appears to be experiencing a theatrical boom, with this new play adding to the local offerings. The Uhudler-Landestheater's staging promises a provocative and unconventional take on one of antiquity's most enduring love stories.