Der Tartuffe

In Molière's comedy, Tartuffe pretends to be the embodiment of piety, thereby gaining the favor of Orgon, who lives with his family in a comfortable, middle-class environment. Orgon not only welcomes Tartuffe into his ranks, offering him room and board, but also trustfully entrusts him with his possessions, his secrets, and his daughter, Mariane, who is actually in love with Valère. Incomprehension and distrust of Tartuffe spread throughout the family until Orgon's wife, Elmire, finally exposes the imposter.

In her production, Barbara Frey examines the mechanisms of manipulation and reveals the depths of a society that seems to know “good“ perfectly.

duration: 2 hours 15 minutes - no interval

program

Der Tartuffe
von Molière

Place

Wiener Burgtheater – The Stage of Great Drama and Timeless Classics

The Wiener Burgtheater, often referred to as Austria’s "first stage," is one of the most prestigious and influential German-speaking theaters in Europe. Founded in 1741, it has shaped the theatrical landscape for centuries, standing for artistic excellence, literary classics, and contemporary productions.

Located on Vienna’s Ringstrasse, the Burgtheater is not only an architectural masterpiece but also a place where great playwrights such as Goethe, Schiller, Shakespeare, Arthur Schnitzler, Thomas Bernhard, and Elfriede Jelinek come to life through groundbreaking performances. With its renowned ensemble and innovative direction, the theater masterfully combines tradition with modernity, captivating thousands of theatergoers every year.

Getting There by Public Transport

Subway:

• U2 – Rathaus station (approx. 5-minute walk)

• Lines 1, D, 71 – Rathausplatz/Burgtheater stop
• Lines 2, 46 – Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring stop

• Line 13A – Theater in der Josefstadt stop (approx. 10-minute walk)