"Awful Austrian Habsburgs in Mödling"
In the heart of Bunker Moedling, the Theater zum Fürchten is set to unveil an intriguing production that delves into the six-hundred-year history of the Habsburg dynasty. Titled "Horrible Habsburgs! Six Hundred Years of Sex & Crime & Kaiserschmarrn," this 80-minute tour promises to be a thrilling journey through time, exploring the scandalous love stories, absurd alliances, and even the invention of Kaiserschmarrn.
The tour, spanning 17 stations, takes you through a 900-meter-long bunker labyrinth, offering a chilling yet comical panorama of the Habsburg monarchy. Director Bruno Max guides the audience as a Capuchin into the underworld, promising to dismantle prudish moral concepts and suggest that the Habsburgs had secret scandals in the bedroom and used inbreeding as a family strategy, forging marriages of calculation rather than love.
One of the most notorious examples of the genetic consequences of this inbreeding is Charles II of Spain, who suffered from multiple health issues and disabilities. The production does not shy away from highlighting such well-documented hereditary defects that led to an overall genetic decline within the dynasty.
Meanwhile, at the Schönbrunn Palace Theater, another production, "Wiener Blood," is set to captivate audiences with its blend of Walzer and Polka hits, accompanied by Remasuri. This production offers a contrasting perspective, focusing on the grandeur and elegance of the Habsburg court, while still touching upon the scandals that lay hidden beneath the gilded facade.
Whether you're a history buff or simply intrigued by the mysteries of the past, "Horrible Habsburgs!" promises to be an unforgettable experience. So, brace yourself for a chilling yet entertaining journey, as the Habsburg dynasty's secrets are laid bare for all to see. Just remember, the next tour is reportedly being waited for by "the Japanese" at the door, so don't be late!
The Theater zum Fürchten's production "Horrible Habsburgs!" extends the discussion of pop-culture beyond movies-and-tv, delving into the social-media sphere with its portrayal of the scandalous and secretive habits of the Habsburg dynasty. Furthermore, the Schönbrunn Palace Theater's production, "Wiener Blood," in its exploration of the Habsburg court's grandeur and elegant dance music, adds another layer to the entertainment spectrum centering on the Habsburgs and pop-culture.
