Burgtheater Backstage Tour with Karl Heindl, November 2018
Backstage tour with the walking Burgtheater encyclopedia Karl Heindl, head of audience services, at the Burgtheater, where the backstage areas including sets, stage, underground stage, fly loft, and wardrobe could be visited. Including the magnificent main staircase. Thx Instagrammers Austria for organizing! "Everyman (dies)" was rewritten by the multiple award-winning Austrian playwright Ferdinand Schmalz on behalf of the Burgtheater as a current version of the classic Everyman by Hugo von Hofmannsthal.
20 photos
Fragmented Anatomical Forms in Industrial Storage Space Stark monochromatic photograph depicting disarticulated sculptural body parts and skeletal fragments positioned on industrial shelving and cart within a deteriorating concrete interior. Pale white sculptural elements—suggesting dismembered limbs and organic shapes—are arranged asymmetrically against a gritty, textured wall surface, creating a haunting tableau of fragmentation and mechanical storage that evokes themes of deconstruction and anatomical abstraction. Large Garden Gnome Sculptures in Industrial Setting, Duplicate Positioning Monumental sculptural representations of garden gnomes crafted with distinctive yellow facial features and beards, wearing charcoal gray garments with prominent black button details. Twin figures are positioned symmetrically against an industrial metallic background with structural elements visible, creating a striking visual dialogue between decorative kitsch and mechanical architectural spaces. The gnomes feature exaggerated facial expressions and conical red caps, presenting a surreal interpretation of domestic lawn ornaments at a dramatically enlarged scale. 
Black Fabric Detail: Vintage Button Arrangement in Monochrome Dramatic black and white close-up photograph revealing a vertical arrangement of five textured buttons on a dark fabric surface. The buttons are positioned asymmetrically, casting subtle shadows and creating a minimalist composition with intricate textural variations and soft folds in the fabric ground. Precise focus and high-contrast monochromatic treatment emphasize the tactile qualities of the textile and fastening elements. 
Institutional Interior: Luminous Corridor with Symmetrical Doors and Polished Floor Architectural photograph documenting an institutional hallway with a precise linear perspective, featuring white-framed doors along both sides and a gleaming terrazzo or linoleum floor surface. Overhead transom windows and a central ceiling light create an evenly illuminated, sterile environment, with subtle horizontal hand-rail elements and a receding vanishing point that emphasizes the corridor's geometric precision and institutional character. 
Industrial Workshop Interior with Workbench and Hydraulic Clamps in Low Light Dimly illuminated workshop interior revealing a dark workspace with a central metal workbench, surrounded by multiple blue hydraulic clamps mounted along exposed wooden framing. Ambient shadows create a moody, textural environment with industrial equipment and a ladder visible in the background, suggesting a utilitarian fabrication or maintenance setting. Precise spatial composition highlights mechanical precision and architectural infrastructure. 
Illuminated Nautical Workspace with Vintage Desk Lamp and Maritime Ropes A meticulously composed still life depicting a dimly lit workspace featuring a classic white desk lamp casting a warm glow on a wooden surface. Surrounding the lamp are intricately coiled natural-colored ropes and vibrant green textile elements, creating a complex textural backdrop suggestive of maritime or theatrical equipment. The carefully arranged scene emphasizes contrast between light and shadow, revealing a carefully curated environment of technical and aesthetic elements. 
Industrial Measurement Station with Coiled Hose and Precision Instruments Monochromatic photographic composition documenting a technical measurement apparatus, featuring a tightly coiled white hose suspended against a dark gridded background with vertical measurement scales. Precision industrial instruments and calibration markers are strategically positioned within a structured vertical frame, creating a geometric study of industrial spatial organization and measurement methodology. Red and metallic elements punctuate the predominantly grayscale visual field, emphasizing the mechanical precision of the documented space. 
Minimalist Still Life with Cube and Wooden Chair in Industrial Setting A weathered wooden chair positioned within a shadowy, industrial interior space, featuring a white cube with a small red element positioned centrally on its surface. The chair's textured, aged wooden surface contrasts with the geometric precision of the cube, creating a stark compositional arrangement that explores spatial relationships and material qualities against a blurred, metallic background. 
Group Gathered in Circular Aperture, Seated in Contemplative Poses Circular photographic composition depicting six individuals seated within a dark, rounded architectural opening set against a mottled ochre background. The subjects are positioned at varying angles, creating a layered, introspective scene with diverse body language - some leaning back, others sitting upright, conveying a sense of collective introspection or informal group discussion. Soft, diffused lighting emphasizes the sculptural quality of the subjects' positioning within the defined circular frame. 
Group Portrait Within Circular Frame: Collaborative Ensemble in Monochromatic Setting Circular aperture frames seven individuals positioned across multiple depths and levels, creating a carefully orchestrated group composition against a textured golden-ochre background. The subjects are arranged with deliberate informality - some seated, some standing - within a dark circular portal, demonstrating a nuanced spatial choreography that suggests collective intimacy and professional interconnection. Subdued lighting and muted color palette emphasize the group's compositional unity and interpersonal dynamics. 
Figure Framed in Oval Aperture Against Textured Amber-Gold Wall A solitary figure rests within a dark, elliptical opening set against a richly textured, warm golden-amber wall surface. The individual appears relaxed, positioned asymmetrically within the negative space, creating a striking visual composition that plays with architectural geometry, light, and human presence through a carefully constructed architectural void. 
Ornate Classical Theatre Interior with Tiered Seating and Elegant Chandelier Design Symmetrical architectural photograph of a historic theatre interior, featuring multiple curved balcony levels with rich red upholstered seating and intricate ornamental lighting. Elaborate circular crystal chandeliers descend from an elaborately decorated ceiling, creating a sense of vertical depth and classical grandeur. The theatre's pristine, empty auditorium suggests a moment of anticipation before a performance, with its meticulously preserved architectural details emphasizing theatrical architectural design of the late 19th or early 20th century. 
Ornate Classical Theatre Interior with Red Upholstered Seating and Multiple Balconies Elegant multi-tiered performance venue displaying classical architectural design with curved balconies and elaborate architectural detailing. Expansive auditorium features deep crimson upholstered seating arranged in precise rows, illuminated by soft ambient lighting from decorative wall sconces, creating a sense of symmetrical grandeur and historical theatrical sophistication. Rich architectural elements emphasize vertical spatial hierarchy and architectural craftsmanship of traditional performance spaces. 
Golden Fabric Study: Draped Textural Composition in Warm Metallic Tones Tightly framed photographic detail revealing layered fabric folds in burnished gold and bronze hues, displaying intricate textural qualities and subtle light interactions. The image explores textural nuance through carefully arranged textile surfaces, capturing the complex interplay of light, shadow, and material sheen against a muted, abstracted background. Precise compositional framing emphasizes the sculptural qualities of the draped material. 
Hotel Room Vanity with Ambient Lighting and Minimalist Interior Design Architectural interior detailing of a hotel bathroom vanity, featuring warm neutral tones and strategic illumination from wall-mounted light fixtures. A wooden surface displays neatly arranged personal items adjacent to a plush leather chair, with a white bathrobe hanging in the background and precision-mounted mirror creating a sense of spatial refinement and understated elegance. 
Gold Leather Garment with Decorative Metallic Detailing and Embellished Buckle Detailed close-up of a metallic gold leather garment, featuring intricate stitching, rivets, and a prominent circular emblem buckle. The fabric exhibits a lustrous, reflective surface with carefully constructed panels and structural seams, revealing meticulous craftsmanship in the design and construction of the textile. Warm golden tones dominate the composition, creating a unified and luxurious visual texture. 
Imperial Grand Staircase with Crimson Carpet in Ornate Baroque Palace Interior Monumental white marble staircase with elaborately carved stone balustrades ascending symmetrically, covered in a rich crimson carpet runner. Ornate Baroque architectural interior featuring intricate ceiling frescoes, decorative architectural moldings, classical arched windows, and strategically placed luminous wall sconces creating a ceremonial, regal atmosphere of grandeur and historical significance. 
Ornate Baroque Interior with Grand Marble Staircase and Red Carpet Elaborate neoclassical architectural space featuring a central grand staircase with a plush crimson runner, flanked by ornamental columns with intricate Corinthian capitals and decorative wall medallions. The symmetrical composition reveals meticulously crafted architectural details including arched doorways, heraldic embellishments, and a herringbone parquet floor, creating a sense of monumentality and refined historical grandeur. The space suggests a palatial or institutional interior of significant cultural significance. 
Grand Ceremonial Hall with Ornate Baroque Ceiling and Crimson Carpet Staircase Elaborately decorated interior featuring a vaulted ceiling with intricate fresco paintings, ornamental architectural details, and classical sculptural elements. The symmetrical composition centers on a sweeping red carpet-covered staircase leading to an arched doorway, flanked by marble-like columns and illuminated by soft ambient lighting that highlights the elaborate baroque architectural ornamentation. Architectural photography capturing the grandeur of a historic European ceremonial or institutional space. 
Grand Baroque Staircase with Ornate Gold Fixtures in Palatial Interior Monumental marble staircase with crimson carpeting ascending through an elaborately decorated Baroque interior, featuring intricate white and gold ornamentation, sculptural candlesticks, and a richly detailed golden pedestal in the foreground. Architectural elements include curved balustrades, decorative wall panels, and classical architectural detailing highlighting the space's luxurious and ceremonial character.