Viennese humour and fresh mountain air: Manuel Rubey and Simon Schwarz in Alpbachtal

Updated on 29.11.2024

When the two Viennese actors Manuel Rubey and Simon Schwarz meet Tyrol, the result is a podcast that is as quirky as it is profound. Between hereditary farms, mountain trails and Schrödinger's grave, they discover the Alpbach Valley - with humour, charm and a microphone that captures every story. On 7 December, they will bring their cabaret "Das Restaurant" to the Congress Centrum Alpbach.

Alpbachtal - Manuel Rubey and Simon Schwarz, two outstanding personalities from the Austrian cultural scene, will make Alpbachtal the stage for their diverse work on 7 December 2024. With their humorous cabaret "Das Restaurant" and a podcast that puts the region centre stage, they provide entertainment of the highest calibre - and at the same time bring the unique atmosphere of the "village of thinkers" closer.

Scurrilous, sharp and charming: the cabaret playIn"Das Restaurant", two friends try to open a classy restaurant without any expertise. What begins promisingly ends in chaos: a burnt-down restaurant, a suspicious policewoman and the question of who is actually the real arsonist. The mix of profound humour, absurd plot and Viennese wit makes the play a special experience. On 7 December at 8 pm, Rubey and Schwarz will transform the Congress Centrum Alpbach into a humorous stage that invites you to laugh and reflect.

Podcast with regional depthButa stay in the Alpbachtal is more than just cabaret. Together with the Alpbachtal team and local experts, the two go on a journey of discovery and immerse themselves in the history and culture of the region. The adventure begins in the morning with the "Village of Thinkers" tour, which offers fascinating insights into the Congress Centre Alpbach, Schrödinger's grave and traditional Alpbach architecture. This is followed by a guided hike along the mountain trails to Inneralpbach, where the actors get to know the wintry landscape, the stories of the heritage farms and regional cuisine.

Lunch at the Zirmalm provides some enjoyable moments before heading to the historic Böglerhof in the afternoon. There, Rubey and Schwarz delve deep into the eventful history of the house - including the famous Fuggerstube. All of these experiences are captured in a podcast episode that makes the diversity and charm of Alpbachtal audible.

"We are delighted to have Manuel Rubey and Simon Schwarz, two well-known personalities, on board for our project. With their humorous view of the region and the personal impressions they share, they bring the Alpbachtal closer in a very special way," says Petra Cosentino, Head of Marketing at Alpbachtal Tourismus.

Humorous listening pleasure The day in Alpbachtal will definitely be a unique mixture of humour, culture and mountain air. Whether on stage, on a hike or in a podcast - Manuel Rubey and Simon Schwarz show how inspiring and entertaining a visit to the Tyrolean mountains can be: A trip into the blue