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Scene photo from the Volksoper Vienna's family play “Nureyev's Dog”. The performers of Nureyev and his dog can be seen, with members of a ballet company to their right
Sebastian Wendelin (Nurejew), Florian Carove (Solor, der Hund), Mila Schmidt (Nika), Wiener Staatsballett - © Barbara Pálffy / Volksoper Wien
Scene photo from the Volksoper Vienna's family play “Nureyev's Dog”. The performers of Nureyev and his dog can be seen, with members of a ballet company to their right

Family

In German language

Stage direction and choreography: Florian Hurler
Musical direction: Keren Kargarlitsky

Premiere: April 27, 2025

The famous dancer Rudolf Nureyev has a dog. When Nureyev dies, the strict ballet mistress Marika inherits the dog. The dog growls at her and becomes aggressive. When Marika is unable to place the dog with one of Nureyev’s friends, the animal shelter seems to be the only solution. Until Marika realises that the dog has hidden qualities …

The author Elke Heidenreich wrote a novel about Nureyev’s dog. Director and choreographer Florian Hurler actually knew Nureyev’s dog and the ballet mistress Marika. Peter te Nuyl wrote a theatrical script and text based on their stories. Keren Kagarlitsky created a new score from ballet-, opera- and her own music.

Recommended from 9 years

Venue

Vienna Volksoper

Währinger Straße 78
1090 Wien

Tickets & Info

Current Dates

  • Mon. 19 May 2025, 11 a.m.
  • Thu. 22 May 2025, 7 p.m.
  • Fri. 13 Jun 2025, 7 p.m.