Political satire in the afternoon: Ruwe and Valenske live in Storkow!

Political satire in the afternoon: Ruwe and Valenske live in Storkow!

A special event will take place in the tranquil town of Storkow on November 3, 2026, which is definitely not for the faint of heart. Under the title “It's stupid. Satire for politically incorrect times” Henning Ruwe and Martin Valenske present their starting CABARET in the afternoon in the Great Hall of Storkow Castle. The Berliner DISTEL is on board as the organizer and promises a program that deals with current topics such as war, climate crisis and social problems in a satirical way. The organizers have set themselves the goal of portraying reality as more absurd than it already is.

Admission begins at 2 p.m., while the program starts at 3 p.m. Storkow Castle, located at Schloßstraße 6, 15859 Storkow (Mark), offers the ideal setting for an afternoon full of astute observations. Tickets can be purchased online via RESERVIX, at the castle's guest information center and at other ticket offices in the region. If you have any questions, the telephone number (033678) 73108 is available, as is an email address at tourismus(at)storkow.de.

The art of satire

But what exactly is satire? A look at history shows that satire is a genre characterized by ridiculing vices, follies and weaknesses in order to inspire improvement. This is the definition that Wikipedia gives us. Stylistic devices such as irony, sarcasm and exaggeration are part of every satirist's toolbox. The satire must not only entertain, but also stimulate a critical examination of social grievances.

Political satire is an integral part of the media landscape and is present in many formats, from literary works to TV shows. Younger viewers particularly enjoy it as the lines between satire and comedy become increasingly blurred - a topic often raised in the debate about modern media use. As [NDR](https://www.ndr.de/ Fernsehenen/senderen/extra_3/wir_ueber_uns/Was-darf-Satire,wasdarfsatire100.html) explains, provocative content can both entertain and create a space for discussion. It is not uncommon for satirical discussions of current issues to provoke strong reactions.

The responsibility of satirists

In the world of satire it is important to draw clear lines. Satire is not meant to step down; Weaker groups are not the enemy - a principle that is particularly important today. The central question often remains: “Who is responsible for a poor state of affairs?” This can be done with a healthy dose of humor and a sharp tongue, which should, however, never exceed the boundaries of good taste. A judgment that serves the legal assessment of satirical representations in Germany makes it clear that the presentation of socially sensitive topics within the context of satire has a certain freedom as long as the satirical enemy is clearly defined.

The StartKABARETT in Storkow promises to illuminate all these facets of satire in a humorous and at the same time critical way. Don't miss out on the evening, because as the saying goes, reality is often bad enough - satire can't hurt!