Premiere of Curse of the Rose: A historical love drama at Landskron Castle!

Premiere of Curse of the Rose: A historical love drama at Landskron Castle!

The anticipation grows in Villach: the premiere of the "Curse of the Rose", which is expected to be excited, is just around the corner. On June 12th, the open-air theater will open its gates at the picturesque Landskron Castle. The event is organized by the Sommer Games Landskron Association, which thus inserts another cultural highlight into the 2023 event calendar. MeinDärzirk reports that recently took place during a press conference, important personalities such as chairman and director Alfred Meschnigg, the Vice Mayor Gerda Sandriesser and Georg Over, Managing Director of the Villach Tourismus GmbH region, came together to inform about this major event.

The press conference offered the present to the first impression of the play: actresses and actors delighted with impressive samples. Meschnigg underlined the excellent cooperation with the city and country, while Georg Over emphasized the relevance of the event for Carinthian tourism. "We are proud of the cultural diversity of Villachs," added Sandriesser and focused on the importance of such artistic events for the region.

Cultural event with history

"Curse of the Rose" is based on the historical novel by Iny Lorentz, whose action plays in the late Middle Ages. The love story between Maria Fugger and Father Johannes runs through various locations, including Nuremberg, a monastery, and even Venice. A total of around 50 actresses will be on stage, including the main roles, which Marie Lisa Korb and Christof Wrussnig embodied. This open-air theater is not only an artistic, but also a historical experience that kidnaps the audience in past times. Further information on the event can be found on the website of the Summer games Landskron

Of course, the weather plays an important role for open-air events. In bad weather, the performances may have to be canceled. However, the ticket buyers have the opportunity to get their money back or to switch to another appointment - a fair solution for all visitors.

A look outside the box

Speaking of cultural diversity in Carinthia: If you are looking for additional exciting experiences, you can also visit the hands-on exhibition "Magic up close" in the Carinthia. Museum Klagenfurt. This exhibition takes families, children and adults into the world of magic and deception and offers interesting insights into physical and chemical processes. Here visitors can ask questions about magic, such as "How did the bunny get in the hat?" or "What is a Laterna Magica?" - an unforgettable experience for the whole family. More on this can be found on culture.net .

The coming days will not only be of great importance for the protagonists of "Curse of the Rose", but also for the entire Villach region. The anticipation is great and we are excited to see how the audience reacts to this fantastic story. June 12th can come!