Robert Dornhelm has hired a yet unknown actress to star as murder victim Meredith Kercher in an upcoming TV drama based on the life of convicted killer Amanda Knox, according to British media.Newspapers report that 26-year-old Cambridge University graduate Amanda Fernando Stevens has been assigned by the Austrian director to star as the Irish exchange […]
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 […]
The 52nd Austrian Ball took place in Montreal this week honouring the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Austrian composer Gustav Mahler.The Austrian Ball of Montreal for just over half a century has celebrated the splendor of the Viennese ball tradition during a magical evening with wonderful waltzes, elegant atmosphere, and charming debutantes, while […]
Travellers hardly believed their eyes when they spotted Angelina Jolie at Vienna International Airport (VIA) this morning (Thurs) but soon realised that the creature was just the a wax work model of the actress.The Hollywood superstar will be one of 65 celebrities portrayed at the Viennese Madame Tussauds Museum which will open next spring.Jolies […]
The acclaimed “Körperwelten der Tiere” (Animals Body Worlds) exhibit by anatomist Gunther von Hagens has opened in Vienna.The exhibition, which will be on at the Naturhistorisches Museum Wien (NHM, Museum of Natural History of Vienna) until 7 March of next year, gives a fantastic insight into the inner structures of animals bodies. It features 20 […]
Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards has spoken out on the infamous Fiji Islands palm tree fall incident in which he reportedly sustained serious injuries four years ago.The guitarist told Austrian magazine News: “I know it has been claimed that that thing was a palm tree. But the truth is that I sat down on a […]
Pop sensation Lady Gaga has spoken about her European inspiration.The American singer who performed to 12,000 enthusiastic fans at Viennas Stadthalle last night (Thurs) said today (Fri): “Vienna influences me immensely. I would lie on my hotel bed writing poems during my last visit in 2009. I also designed concert stage settings at […]
Lady Gaga is recording new songs in Austria, it has been revealed.Bosses of Viennese recording studio MG Sound confirmed reports from today (Weds) that the pop star has booked into their venues for two days.The award-winning singer, who will perform at the citys Stadthalle tomorrow night, is understood to be trying to save time and […]
Former “James Bond” star Roger Moore will visit Vienna this weekend, it has been announced.PR agents of the legendary actor announced today (Tues) that he will arrive at Vienna International Airport (VIA) on Friday.Moore, who will stay at Hotel Sacher, is due to attend the Christmas market in front of the capitals city hall on […]
A spectacular exhibition showing the work of celebrated Austrian photographer Gerhard Heller has opened in Vienna today (Tues).Heller is considered one of Austrias most renowned photographers. He worked with icons like Hollywood director Billy Wilder (“Some Like It Hot”) and pop singer Falco (“Rock Me Amadeus”).Heller learned the art of photography by snapping people taking […]