A touching play about football, family, and dreams. Emma faces a choice: professional career or training? At the 2026 World Cup, she meets her football-enthusiast father – will their passion unite or divide them?
Description
"The Austrian Football Miracle" is the new play by Sarah Henker, which takes the return of the Austrian men's national football team to the 2026 World Cup as an opportunity to tell a story about football, family, and dreams. At its heart is 12-year-old Emma, a talented player torn between a professional career and a "normal" education. Her father Franz, a passionate football fan, lives in a world of fantasy. When the two reunite after a long time to watch the World Cup matches, the question arises: Will football bring them together or tear the family apart for good?
The play, a premiere at the Salzburg State Theatre, explores the social significance of sport—from its community-building power and emotional highs to the billion-dollar business it has become. Directed by Carl Philip von Maldeghem and featuring Maximilian Schmiedl as Franz, the performance becomes an evening about passion, reality, and the power of football. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Event Location
Salzburger LandestheaterAdditional Information
- Event Language
- German
- Entry fee
- Paid
- Note:
- From 12 years of age
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