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Thomas Bernhard Institute
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The Thomas Bernhard Institute at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg is one of Austria's most renowned and innovative places to study contemporary theatre practice.
Paris-Lodron-Straße 9
5020 Salzburg
Three study programmes are offered at the Thomas Bernhard Institute: Acting, Directing and Applied Theatre. All three programmes include a comprehensive range of practical and theoretical subjects, all centred around project based artistic work. Students therefore learn essential technical skills in a real life context, as well as continually refining their reflective capabilities. Right from the outset, our students are free to develop their own artistic practice.
The three programmes encourage an understanding of theatre from different perspectives. Independent performance practice and research projects are just as much part of the studies at Thomas Bernhard Institute as the exploration of the dramatic repertoire, performative interventions in public space and lectures on recent political struggles. Transcultural cooperation and international exchange play an important role in the study programmes at theThomas Bernhard Institute and the department frequently co-operates with international partner institutions such as the Free SZFE Budapest and the E:UTSA network.
As a place of public assembly, theatre maintains strong ties to social reality. The work of the Thomas Bernhard Institute reflects this in both the rehearsal process and the academic debate, constantly addressing issues such as the responsibility and the function of theatre, care for oneself and for each other, recognition of difference and mutual appreciation, the distribution of resources and how to negotiate topics of diversity. Critical awareness and social, political and ecological problems build the common ground for artistic work at the Thomas Bernhard Institute.
Courses
At a glance
16
Productions per year
3
Venues
9
Rehearsal rooms
20
Graduates annually
Events
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Die schöne Show des Scheiterns (AT) ‘The Beautiful Show of Failure’ looks behind the scenes of public figures and tells stories of failure, friction and reorientation. Four artists open the doors to their inner lives and reveal what lies hidden behind the beautiful show.Performance· Free -
18.9.202507:00 pmJagdgesellschaftenAs part of the festival ‘Verstörungen. Ein Fest für Thomas Bernhard’ (Disturbances. A Celebration for Thomas Bernhard) at Goldegg Castle. The 2025 ‘Verstörungen’ will begin with a staged production of Thomas Bernhard's “Jagdgesellschaft” (The Hunting Party) in collaboration with the Thomas Bernhard Institute at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg. In keeping with its commitment to emerging artists, the Mozarteum's ‘Theatermacherinnen’ (Theatre Makers) will be designing a programme item for the first time.Drama· Tickets (Opens in new tab)
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19.9.202506:00 pmTheatrum | DachgeschoßcreARTive - Vernissageform | material | farbe | upcycling | photographie | malerei | wandobjekte - Werkschau von Jan OechlerExhibition· Free
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Years of the SafariA theatre performance about the history of African migrants in Salzburg, featuring drums, balatones and two actors.Performance· Free
