Maschek: That Was 2026 – The Annual Review

The cabaret duo Maschek – Peter Hörmanseder and Robert Stachel – takes the audience on a satirical journey through the year 2026. With their distinctive blend of dubbing, projection, and improvisation, they dissect the most defining events of the year into grotesquely skewed images and absurd dialogues. At the heart of the show are clips from Willkommen Österreich, presented in their original form, remixed, or creatively expanded. Particularly captivating is their interpretation of facial expressions and pauses, which have evolved into a unique stylistic device.

The performance combines media mockery, social criticism, and political satire into a highly intelligent yet entertaining mix. Those familiar with Maschek know: here, you don’t just laugh—you’re also prompted to reflect, in a way that can only be experienced, not retold.