Malarina: Asphalt

Malarina, daughter of Serbian guest workers who came to Austria in the 1960s, reflects in her new cabaret program on the complex question of return. Her hometown Pička Materina has changed: roads are paved, tourists are arriving, and a highway connection is on the horizon. When she is offered the management of a hotel, she sees the chance to build a bridge between Austria and Serbia – but is remigration really a free choice? With sharp wit and personal anecdotes, Malarina addresses the expectations of integration, the illusion of return, and the reality for the children and grandchildren of guest workers. The text and direction are by Marina Lacković and Steffo Sourial, with costumes designed by Goran Bugarić. Malarina, known for her award-winning programs such as Serbs Die Slowly, combines socially critical themes with entertaining lightness.