Theater im Bahnhof
Das demokratische Abendessen (The Democratic Dinner, 2023)

Performance / Commissioned work

Dates
28.9.–14.10.2023

Details
28.9., 29.9., 6.10., 7.10., 13.10., 14.10.23

Location
Theater im Bahnhof
Graz

Production specifics
Commissioned by steirischer herbst ʼ23
Produced by Theater im Bahnhof in coproduction with steirischer herbst ʼ23

In their newly commissioned theater project, Theater im Bahnhof explores what democracy might mean in an age of the notion’s exhaustion and apparent collapse. Its final gala performance presents the results of an ongoing series of multicourse dinners for audiences chosen at random—in accordance with the practice of ancient citizen lotteries. Inspired by Belgian sociologist David Van Reybrouckʼs compelling arguments against elections, their project explores the radical participatory alternatives for a new municipal politics.

Core team: Elisabeth Holzmeister, Eva Hofer, Rupert Lehofer, Ed. Hauswirth
Space, photography: Helene Thümmel, Chrissie Romirer
Technician: Markus Rudolf-Klengel
Dramaturge: Gábor Thury
Catering: TiB ensemble in alternating lineup
Production: Chrissie Romirer, steirischer herbst

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