Murder and satire: Miss Merkel inspires in the Uckermark!

Murder and satire: Miss Merkel inspires in the Uckermark!

Set in the picturesque Uckermark, a popular retreat for former Chancellor Angela Merkel and her husband Joachim Sauer, the play “I fear the Baron is dead!” its premiere. This crime comedy, directed by Martin Woelffer, not only brings tension to the stage, but also addresses the controversial social issues of the Merkel era. How charmingly and skilfully this happens is shown particularly by the sharp portrayal of the main actors.

Christoph Marti, who plays the role of the former Chancellor, brings the character of Angela Merkel to life with a lot of humor and depth. Unlike usual parodies, this one plays with Merkel's style instead of simply imitating it. Loud rbb The director also describes the balance between entertainment and social relevance. The dialogues in the play offer a creative look at murder cases and the role of the former chancellor, which was crucial to the fate of the nation.

A mixture of crime and satire

The work is less of a traditional crime thriller and more of a satirical examination of the challenges and criticism that Merkel was exposed to during her time in office. Allusions like “We can do it” address their controversial asylum policy and are at the same time a powerful statement about social issues. Here, clichés and stereotypes are treated more robustly, such as through the character of Mrs. Kessler, who represents xenophobic views, while her husband Joachim Sauer, played by Tobias Bonn, vehemently contradicts her.

Another highlight of the piece are the specially composed songs by Thomas Pigor, which not only entertain, but also express the political tensions and critical attitudes of the baby boomer generation. These musical interludes add another dimension and promote reflection on current social issues and conflicts. The audience can be curious to see whether “Miss Merkel” can solve the crimes and with what cleverness the plot unfolds.

Performance times and information

The piece will be performed in the Ernst-Reuter-Saal, a location that has a lot of charm. The performances take place on several days of the week, here are the details for theatergoers:

• Sonntag: 18:00 und 16:00
• Mittwoch: 19:30 und 16:00
• Donnerstag: 19:30
• Freitag: 19:30
• Samstag: 19:30

The final performances have not yet been specified, but the enthusiasm of the first spectators promises that it is worth securing tickets quickly. How is the humor and wisdom of the piece, which confronts viewers with a critical but endearing look at the Merkel era, ultimately summed up? The answer to this will probably be found in the Comedy Hall on Kurfürstendamm.

Entertaining insights and further details Information about the production and the ensemble can be found on the Comedy Berlin website.