Reading: Der Herr Karl
Th., 27.08.2026 from 20:00 o'clock
A reading of the infamous monologue "Der Herr Karl" featuring Burgschauspieler actor Gerhard Ernst in the heart of Altaussee. Written by Carl Merz and Helmut Qualtinger, the monologue made history at its premiere in 1961: An iconic piece about coming to terms with the past and opportunism, in which the true face of the character Herr Karl gradually unfolds. only in german.
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On the second floor of the Kur- und Amtshaus Altaussee, there is the last reading of the summer 2026 this evening.
The Literaturmuseum Altaussee has invited the popular Burg actor Gerhard Ernst to present this special story about "Der Herr Karl".
The life of delicatessen seller Karl is narrated in the magazine of the store "Feinkost Wawra". His collusion, anti-Semitism, and moral flexibility during the Nazi period and afterwards are revealed.
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Date and time
Th., 27.08.2026
Starts at: 20:00 O'clock
Event location
Altaussee - Hall on the 2nd floor of the Kur- and Amtshaus
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Price information
Advance sale: Euro 23.00
Box office: Euro 25.00
The tickets can be purchased at all information offices of the Ausseerland and in Online Ticket Shop of the TVB Ausseerland Salzkammergut .
Opening hours
The hall and the evening box office open at 7:00 PM. Drinks and snacks will be served in the reading room for a voluntary donation.
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The tickets do not have assigned seats. Each visitor is allowed to choose their seat freely. For this reason, early arrival is recommended.
