Salzburger Festspiele Dismiss Theater Director Marina Davydova

The prominent Russian theater expert was let go over unapproved work at a Berlin festival, ending her tenure after just one season.

The Salzburger Festspiele announced the immediate termination of Marina Davydova's contract, citing violations of contractual duties.
The dismissal was attributed to her involvement in an unapproved and undisclosed role at a Berlin theater festival.
Davydova, a Russian theater critic and director, fled her home country following the onset of the war in Ukraine and joined the festival in 2023.
Her vision for the festival's drama program included a stronger international focus, with notable productions such as a reimagined 'Jedermann.'
The decision reportedly stemmed from both legal concerns over Austrian labor regulations and dissatisfaction with her programming choices.