Ferdinand Raimund: Der Alpenkönig und der Menschenfeind | Schlosspiele Kobersdorf | 2023

The Kobersdorf Castle Festival presents a grand comedy of character in the summer of 2023: Ferdinand Raimund's "The King of the Alps and the Misanthrope" is an enchanting tale of radical self-discovery. The path to this realization is punctuated by wistful humor. Artistic Director Wolfgang Böck portrays the landowner Rappelkopf, who despises the world around him. He even believes himself betrayed and threatened by his own family. This jeopardizes the still-fragile bond of love with his daughter. To save her, the ghost king Astragalus intervenes: He assumes Rappelkopf's form and confronts him with his true self. Thus, the misanthrope is forced to look into the mirror of his soul. He becomes aware of his unjust nature – and the young couple is finally able to find happiness together. Directed by Michael Gampe Cast: Wolfgang Böck (Herr von Rappelkopf)