Once Upon a Time in Mühlbachtal: Open Air Theater in the Quarry of Neukirchen
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Myths, Dialect, and the Middle Ages in the Mühlbachtal
In the old quarry of Schickersgrub, the natural stage transforms into a mysterious medieval world: The open-air play Once Upon a Time in Mühlbachtal tells tales surrounding Neukirchen, about a threatening creature at the Nagelsteiner Waterfalls and the conflicts that shake an entire village.
A Legend Becomes a Grand Stage Story
The author Alois Winter shaped traditional stories from the region into a varied theater piece for the festival group Neukirchen. In the revised version, village fears, false accusations, and poaching collide with the dramatic rivalry between an administrator and a monastery hunter, both vying for the daughter of the castle lord.
The Secret of the Nagelsteiner Waterfalls
When inexplicable events circulate in the Mühlbachtal, unrest grows among the residents. A powerful being is said to haunt the waterfalls. At the same time, the mysterious Schrazeln create a fairy-tale, almost eerie atmosphere. The dramaturgy combines regional tradition with suspense, a love conflict, and folk humor.
Open-Air Theater with Great Visual Power
The romantic quarry serves as the natural backdrop for this staging. Elaborate costumes, dialect, and a performance specially developed for the festival group come together for an immediate stage experience. The outdoor performance, the acoustics of the rock, and the changing light ambiance give the theater atmosphere a special sensory depth.
A Village Tells Its Story
The production builds on the successful performance of the piece in 2001 and 2002. Directed by Angelika Rinkl, supported by Johannes Sepaintner and Birgit Früchtl as co-directors. The festival group Neukirchen brings a piece of regional theater history back to the natural stage, making local history experienceable as living stage art.
Conclusion: Theater in the Open Air
Visitors can expect an atmospheric open-air play between legend, love story, and medieval village conflict. Those who appreciate dialect theater, strong stage designs, and the special closeness of a natural stage will experience an enchanting theater evening in Schickersgrub. Secure your tickets and experience Once Upon a Time in Mühlbachtal live in Neukirchen.
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