Performance by Alex Franz Zehetbauer @ THE HALL

In cooperation with Tanzquartier Vienna

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For his brand-new solo, Alex Franz Zehetbauer slips into the role of the jester, a character with the privilege of being able to do whatever he wants. As a diabolical observer, the jester absorbs the world around him and spits it out again. He’s here to entertain – and no one is safe from him. Equipped with his lyre, various microphones and diabolical charm, Viennese performance artist and singer Alex Franz Zehetbauer plays the jester in his new piece. No obligations, no worries and no filters: the jester has always had the privilege of being able to do as he pleases without having to face the consequences. He doesn’t mince his words, because no matter what he says, it’s sold to his audience as art.

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‍bonappétitsixsixsix  relies on the special societal position or role of the fool, that allows him to create friction rather than consensus. Wherever this mischievous entertainer performs, nobody is spared: whether corrupt elites, the ass-kissing art crowd or just your regular daydreaming audience member – anyone can get into his bad books in a heartbeat. But don’t worry, because as soon as the shit hits the fan, you will be gaging for more!

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Alex Franz Zehetbauer

(b. 1990, Brooklyn) is a performance artist and singer-songwriter whose practice operates at the intersection of theater, music, visual arts, and choreography. He studied at NYU’s Experimental Theater Wing and the International Theater Workshop in Amsterdam.  Zehetbauer has collaborated with artists such as Phillip Gehmacher, Jen Rosenblit, Taylor Mac, Anne Juren, Richard Foreman, Marta Navaridas, and Alix Eynaudi. His work has been presented internationally at the Gwangju Biennial; Sophiensaele (Berlin); BUZZCUT / CCA Glasgow; Gessneralle Zurich); Mint (Stockholm); steirischerherbst (Graz); and The Brick Theater (New York), among others. Recent works include Mouth at Each End (2025), commissioned by Tanzquartier Wien for PARASOL, and An Evening With (2023), co-produced by Freischwimmen Network/brut Wien.

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ticket price: 16€ / 12€ (reduced)

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