Michael Buchinger: Deeply Superficial

In its Salzburg premiere, Michael Buchinger presents his new cabaret program "Deeply Superficial." After years of self-improvement—from therapy to meditation to step goals—he poses the provocative question: Do we really need to get a little better every single day? With sharp humor and plenty of self-deprecation, he exposes the pressure of modern society to constantly work on oneself, instead celebrating the small, seemingly superficial joys.

Between personal anecdotes and socio-critical observations, the show tackles bad habits, good excuses, and the absurdity of social media. Buchinger advocates for the right to laziness, pizza on the couch, and occasionally leaving the to-do list unfinished. An evening that invites laughter, relaxation, and reflection—and perhaps even encourages you to take yourself a little less seriously. Because, as Buchinger puts it, sometimes it’s perfectly fine to be deeply superficial.