Klaus Ranzenberger and Josef Kili: Literatour

Klaus Ranzenberger and Josef Kili present a cabaret-style reading with musical accompaniment deeply rooted in Austrian tradition. At the center of the performance is Ranzenberger’s character Onkel Franz, a modern Innviertel response to Friedrich Torberg’s Tante Jolesch—a figure that keenly observes typically Austrian quirks and modern absurdities. The satires and reflections invite the audience to recognize themselves in the stories and chuckle at everyday follies.

Josef Kili not only complements the program as a musical accompanist but also as an independent satirical performer. With saxophone, clarinet, and other instruments, he conjures unusual sounds and cabaret-style musical numbers that entertainingly enhance the literary program. An evening that combines literature and music into a humorous reflection of Austrian way of life.