Vienna State Opera [ENA] The Ballet Gala 2026 of the Vienna State Ballet, dedicated to Sir Frederick Ashton, is an eloquent, finely balanced tribute to the “poet of dance” that also draws a luminous line from his legacy into the present. Curated by Ballet Director Alessandra Ferri and framed within the international initiative “Ashton Worldwide 2024–2028,” the evening creates a living dialogue between Ashton’s works.   [Full story...]

Nestroy Spiele Schwechat [ENA] In the 54th edition of the Nestroy Spiele Schwechat, Johann Nestroy’s late play Mein Freund emerges as a surprisingly dark summer entertainment: a “Posse” that smiles as it lifts the mask from betrayal, cowardice and self deception. Directed by Christian Graf in the courtyard of Schloss Rothmühle, the production embraces both sides of the piece—its sharp comic surface and its underlying melancholy.   [Full story...]