ROMABARON – NO G**** BARON
ROMABARON – NO G**** BARON is a radical reinterpretation of Johann Strauss’ famous operetta. It challenges the stereotypes of the original version that continue to have an effect today, in particular clichéd images of the Roma, and makes suppressed realities visible in an alternative narrative. The piece centres around a young Turkish Romni who explores her identity, her culture and her self-determination.
In his production, director Alireza Daryanavard throws light on social power relations and ongoing discrimination. The music by Mahan Mirarab combines classical and contemporary styles, electronica and the great variety of Roma music. It is interpreted live by renowned singers Golnar Shahyar, Sakina Teyna, Özlem Bulut and Basma Jabr.
Artist Talk following the performance on Sat 12.04. Steffen Jäger, professor at the Max Reinhardt Seminar – Department of Drama, in conversation with participants in the production. In German.
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was founded by director and author Alireza Daryanavard to bring together interdisciplinary artists who examine socio-political issues.
Credits
Concept, text, direction Alireza Daryanavard Composition, musical direction Mahan Mirarab Libretto Mahsa Ghafari Stage Duha Samir, Ilias Klis Costume Geraldine Massing Costume assistance Katharina Petsch Light Anna Bauer Video Reza Majdodin Film production Triangle Studio Sound Farhad Khanbilverdi Production management Rainer Vierlinger Artistic assistance Anna Sagmüller Language & acting coach Morteza Tavakoli Performers Özlem Bulut, Basma Jabr, Golnar Shahyar, Sakina Teyna Ensemble Omid Darvishi, Marko Ferlan, Adrian Gaspar, Misagh Joolaee, Sofia Labropoulou, Nora Romanov-Schwarzberg, Bernhard Schimpelsberger, Ivan Turkalj, Dalina Ugarte As special guest Ferry Janoska Thanks to Stefan Horvath – A production by Theaterkollektiv Hybrid in collaboration with Johann Strauss 2025 Wien and Tanzquartier Wien. Supported by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, the Civil Service and Sport, the Municipal Department of Cultural Affairs, Vienna, the Future Fund of the Republic of Austria, and SKE Fonds Austro Mechana.
In German and English