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title: "mercimax • Artists"
description: "The mercimax theatre collective was established in 2006 and uses its name to give thanks to a Swiss high-seas sailor. At the moment, the group shows a particular interest in formats taking place outside theatre venues and in playing with the spectator’s perspective."
image: "https://brut-wien.at/de/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL2FydGlzdHMvbWVyY2ltYXgvbWVyY2ltYXhfQVVUT0JBTExFVFRfMS5qcGc/mercimax_AUTOBALLETT_1.jpg?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop_focal&q=80&s=ce58c8aae4823674faf56fcc08972a15"
---

# mercimax

Last edited on 22.7.2026

![](https://brut-wien.at/assets/artists/mercimax/mercimax_AUTOBALLETT_1.jpg)

mercimax - AUTOBALLETT

© Nelly Rodriguez

## artist.bio

The mercimax theatre collective was established in 2006 and uses its name to give thanks to a Swiss high-seas sailor. At the moment, the group shows a particular interest in formats taking place outside theatre venues and in playing with the spectator’s perspective.

## Works at brut

- [AUTOBALLETT – Eine Fahrt durch die Straßen Wiens (2015)](https://archiv2.brut-wien.at/de/Programm/Kalender/Programm-2015/2015_10_Oktober-2015/2015_11_mercimax_AUTOBALLETT)

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