Krõõt Juurak
The Bare Minimum (2026)

A master of deadpan humor, Krõõt Juurak does not want to impress the audience—quite the opposite. Their show embraces the irony and cruelty of living in a precarious world. The all-important question is: Are we ready to get the bare minimum from stand-up comedy, if not from life in general? Juurak uses comedy as a tool to subvert expectations and put the audience in a constant state of curiosity. The evening asks us to witness how much effort is invested in making others laugh. Is people-pleasing a power game or an energy drain?

Krõõt Juurak (1981, Tallinn, Estonia) is an artist, performer, stand-up comedian, and (tango) dancer. In their work, Juurak works with ambivalence and a dose of disturbance, using different media and approaches to performance, often combined with dry humor. Their works have been presented at diverse institutions, including Tanzquartier Wien; ImPulsTanz, Vienna; Baltic Triennial 14, Vilnius; Shedhalle, Zurich; Wilhelm-Hack-Museum, Ludwigshafen; Opelvillen Rüsselsheim; and Silent Green, Berlin. Since 2022, they have been working to bring inclusion to public schools in Vienna. Juurak lives in Vienna.

Commissioned and produced by steirischer herbst ’26 with Kanut Gildi SAAL

English
For ages 14 and up
45 min.

Photo: Lea Sonderegger

Csaba Molnár / Nicole Clore
I’ll Show You How It Feels (2026)

This is a drag show—or not. Csaba Molnár summons virtuoso artist Nicole Clore on stage, and when she appears, one never quite knows what to expect. In any case, Molnár’s alter ego is ready to take over this soirée and take the audience on an emotional rollercoaster. Self-confident, free-spirited, and unapologetically trenchant, Clore (over)shares the good and bad sides of love, power, class, and much more. Her performance is complemented by mellow accordion music, a counterpoint to each and every laughter and tear.

Csaba Molnár (1986, Lučenec, Slovakia) is a dancer, performer, and choreographer. In his work, he naturally combines a wide range of expressive tools and explores how their interaction can transform phenomena perceived as private into a universal, liberating theatrical experience. Molnár has worked with the Compagnia Virgilio Sieni, Adrienn Hód / HODWORKS, and Kornél Mundruczó (Proton Theatre), among others. He is a recipient of the Rudolf Lábán Award, and productions with or by him have been selected by the international dance network Aerowaves. Molnár lives in Budapest.

Commissioned and produced by steirischer herbst ’26
With the kind support of Katlan Csoport, KIM – Kulturális és Innovációs Minisztérium

English
For ages 14 and up
45 min.

Krõõt Juurak + Csaba Molnár / Nicole Clore

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Krõõt Juurak + Csaba Molnár / Nicole Clore