The play is penned by Romanian-born playwright Thomas Perle, recent winner of the Retzhofer Dramapreis and Nestroy 2023 award for "Karpatenflecken." Directed by Alexandru Weinberger-Bara, also from Romania, the production promises to offer a profound look into the lives of caregivers and their patients.

Event Details:
Premiere Date: May 27, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Kosmos Theater, Theresianumgasse 18, 1040 Vienna
Additional performances will be held on May 28, 29, and June 3, 4, 5, and 6. Detailed information and tickets are available on the Kosmos Theater website.

Performance Schedule:
May 27: 8:00 PM
May 28: 8:00 PM
May 29: 8:00 PM (Post-performance discussion with Katharina Kräftner and Philine)
June 3: 8:00 PM (Introductory talk at 7:00 PM)
June 4: 8:00 PM
June 5: 8:00 PM (Post-performance discussion with Elisabeth Klatzer)
June 6: 8:00 PM

Synopsis:
FÜR:SORGE
tackles the unregulated labour market of 24-hour home care in Austria, where migrant caregivers, primarily from Eastern Europe, often work underpaid and in precarious conditions. The play sheds light on the social, institutional, and legal challenges these caregivers face, and the impact on their personal lives. It explores the systemic failures of the welfare state in addressing these issues, portraying a vivid picture of the struggles and resilience of those involved.
About the Play:
The multilingual production by Baldanders Theaterkollektiv not only highlights the individual stories of Romanian caregivers but also critiques the broader socio-economic systems that exploit their labour. Through a combination of personal narratives and socio-political commentary, FÜR:SORGE presents a powerful exploration of care work in modern Europe.

• - https://viena.mae.ro/local-news/1784
• - https://kosmostheater.at/produktion/fuersorge/