About Gretl Aicher
Lived 1928 – 2012 (aged 83). Gretl Aicher was an Austrian artistic director, marionetteist, designer, theatre manager and theaterintendant.
Gretl Aicher (July 19, 1928 – March 14, 2012) was the Artistic Director of the Salzburg Marionette Theatre.
Background Gretl Aicher took over the position of Artistic Director of the famous Salzburg Marionette Theatre in 1977 on the death of the former director, Hermann Aicher. To mark the 70th birthday of Gretl Aicher and the 85th anniversary of the Salzburg Marionette Theatre, a special exhibition of marionettes was opened at the Salzburg Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Aicher has commented on her last passion with puppetry,
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Who was Gretl Aicher?
artistic director (1928–2012)
When was Gretl Aicher born?
Gretl Aicher was born on 19 July 1928 in Salzburg.
When did Gretl Aicher die?
Gretl Aicher died on 14 March 2012 in Salzburg.
What was Gretl Aicher's occupation?
Gretl Aicher was an artistic director, marionetteist, designer, theatre manager and theaterintendant.
What nationality was Gretl Aicher?
Gretl Aicher was Austrian.
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