Kulis on collision course

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Radio star Gernot Kulis is touring Austria. “Kulisionen” is the celebrated comedian’s first one-man stage programme. Its title plays with the German term for collisions (Kollisionen) and his surname. Kulis’ fan base has risen strongly in past years thanks to various regular comedy features on market-leading radio station Ö3. Kulis (www.gernotkulis.at) is one of the […]

Bardem on his ‘No Country for Old Men’ fears

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Javier Bardem has revealed he did not feel up to the role in “No Country for Old Men” that got him a slew of awards including an Oscar.The Spanish actor told Austrian showbiz news mag Live today (Fri): “When the Coens (directors Joel and Ethan Coen) called and described the role (of ruthless hitman Anton […]

Volkstheater stages Brecht classic

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A revamped adaption of a celebrated play by Bertolt Brecht is drawing the crowds at the Volkstheater in Vienna.”Herr Puntila und sein Knecht Matti” is regarded as one of the highlights of the theatre’s current season.While critics unanimously praised main characters Marcello de Nardo and Günter Franzmeier, some criticised director Thomas Schulte-Michels’ decision to trim […]