When does the event start?

The introduction begins at 7:30 PM, the performance starts at 8:00 PM on May 8, 2026.

Where does Old Masters take place?

At the Bürgerhaus, Great Hall, Heilmannstraße 2, 82049 Pullach in Isartal.

What is the ticket price?

Tickets are available from 26.40 euros, plus any applicable service and shipping costs per order.

Is the venue accessible?

The Great Hall is fully accessible at the ground level. The gallery is not wheelchair accessible; a restroom for individuals with mobility impairments is accessible via elevator.

Is there a book signing?

There is no information available in the existing sources regarding this.

Where can I find advance sales?

Advance ticket sales take place at the Bürgerhaus at Heilmannstraße 2 during the specified advance sale times.

Thomas Bernhard's Old Masters unfold literary impact and quiet comedy in Pullach

Name: Old Masters by Thomas Bernhard in Pullach i. Isartal
Start: 2026-05-08T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-09T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Bürgerhaus, Großer Saal

Thomas Bernhard in Pullach: An evening full of linguistic art, bitterness, and precision

With Old Masters, a play considered one of the sharpest and also funniest texts by Thomas Bernhard, will come to the stage at the Bürgerhaus Pullach on Friday, May 8, 2026. The staging based on the stage version by Dušan David Pařízek takes you deep into Bernhard's unmistakable prose: thought-provoking, ironic, permeated with sorrow, and driven by that linguistic energy that keeps his literature so present to this day.

A literary experience between museum, monologue, and melancholy

At the center is the music philosopher Reger, who visits the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna with pedantic regularity. His gaze upon Tintoretto's famous portrait becomes the trigger for a dense reflection on art, loss, and the demands of the present. Right here lies the appeal of this evening: The reading atmosphere of the theater opens a space where Bernhard's language is not only heard but physically experienced.

Why Thomas Bernhard still fascinates today

Thomas Bernhard is regarded as one of the defining voices of post-war German literature. His works revolve around illness, death, societal hypocrisy, and the fragility of human relationships. Old Masters, published in 1985, also combines cutting criticism with dark humor. The autobiographical undercurrent of the text enhances its literary quality: loss is not told sentimentally here but transformed into a form of high, uncompromising linguistic art.

The stage as a resonance space for Bernhard's prose

The direction by Dušan David Pařízek focuses on concentration, clarity, and acting skills. Lukas Holzhausen and Rainer Galke embody the constellation of philosopher and guardian with the precision that Bernhard's dialogues require. Those who appreciate literary dramatizations experience not just a performance here but a condensed author encounter: a piece of contemporary literature that excels in its polemics as well as in its compositional rigor.

The Bürgerhaus Pullach as a fitting place for great literature

The Great Hall of the Bürgerhaus offers a representative setting for this theater event. The building is located on the Isar high bank and combines modern architecture with a wide view into the Isartal. For visitors, this is not only a functional performance venue but a culturally charged framework that elegantly accommodates Bernhard's sharp thinking. The hall is fully accessible at the ground level; for theater events, free induction hearing devices are also available against a deposit.

Advance sales take place at the Bürgerhaus Heilmannstraße 2. According to the event information, the introduction begins at 7:30 PM, with the performance starting at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available starting at 26.40 euros.

Conclusion: Old Masters in Pullach promises an evening for all who love literary intensity, intellectual sharpness, and strong stage presence. Anyone wanting to experience Thomas Bernhard in all his radicality should see this reading or theater version live.