Robbie Williams inspires in Vienna: A concert and a moving film!

Robbie Williams inspires in Vienna: A concert and a moving film!

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, the famous Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna will be the venue for a highly anticipated Robbie Williams concert. In the run-up to this event, the Gartenbaukino is delighting fans with a new screening of the biopic “Better Man”, which tells the impressive life story of the British singer. The performance takes place on Friday evening and promises to be an emotional experience. In addition to the great content, the Viennese audience can also look forward to a special message: Jonno Davies, who stars as CGI Robbie in the film, will send a video message for the audience. In this he thanks the Austrian fans and particularly emphasized the emotional connection that the audience can feel to the film.

The film “Better Man”, directed by Michael Gracey, is known not only for its gripping storytelling but also for its creative portrayal. Originally, some viewers were skeptical about how Robbie Williams would be portrayed as an anthropomorphic chimpanzee, but the reviews quickly shifted. The film, which premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in 2024, not only describes the heights of fame, but also the dark sides of the singer's life, such as the substance abuse and personal struggles he experienced throughout his career. The film’s musical highlights include classics like “Angels” and “Let Me Entertain You.”

A look behind the scenes

The filming of “Better Man” took place in various countries such as Australia, China and the United Kingdom. Michael Gracey, Simon Gleeson and Oliver Cole are among those responsible for the film's content as screenwriters. The project was also implemented in collaboration with several production companies. It is noteworthy that the CGI technology and visual effects were realized by Wētā FX, known from the “Planet of the Apes” series. This added significantly to the visual splendor of the film.

The story follows Robbie Williams from his childhood in Stoke-on-Trent through his time with the boy band Take That to his successful solo career. Special scenes such as the concert in Knebworth were linked to archive material and allow the viewer to take part in the thrilling journey up close. The implementation met with great approval, with over 89 percent of the reviews on Rotten Tomatoes being positive.

Reactions and track record

The feedback from viewers is consistently positive, which is also reflected in the box office revenue: “Better Man” grossed over $22.5 million worldwide. In addition, the film is nominated in several major award ceremonies, including the Academy Awards and the BAFTA Film Awards. “Better Man” also won nine AACTA Awards, including Best Picture.

As part of the concert in Vienna, fans can expect not only musical highlights, but also an increased emotional connection through the film. Jonno Davies' video message will certainly help build anticipation. This combination of film and live performance is a real highlight in Vienna's cultural offerings.

If you want to experience the energy and talent of Robbie Williams up close, all you have to say is: Be there on July 12th at the Ernst Happel Stadium and enjoy an unforgettable night full of music and emotion!