Theater Kosmos

Theater Kosmos stands in Bregenz, a town on Lake Constance in Austria’s Vorarlberg province. The theatre company was founded in 1996 by Augustin Jagg and Hubert Dragaschnig. It focuses on contemporary plays and new writing, including Austrian premieres and specially commissioned works. Political and social themes often appear in its productions. The company receives public funding and takes part in regional cultural projects. It has become an important venue for experimental theatre in western Austria. The theatre’s programme features a mix of Austrian and international playwrights. It regularly invites guest directors and performers to collaborate on productions. The company also runs workshops and outreach activities for local communities. Its work has helped to raise the profile of new Austrian drama. Critics recognise it as a leader in innovative stage work. Inside the building, the auditorium seats around two hundred people. The stage is flexible, allowing different kinds of performances. The foyer and rehearsal spaces are used for smaller events and discussions. The theatre is part of Bregenz’s cultural quarter near the lakefront. Its programmes attract audiences from across Vorarlberg and beyond.