About

Christoph Maria Herbst and Moritz Netenjakob read their favourite satires and talk about humour at Luise-Albertz-Halle Oberhausen on Saturday, 19 December 2026, at 20:00.

What to expect

Two humour workers read their favourite satires and chat about their love of fine satire, quick role changes and Loriot.

One of them is among the most popular TV and cinema actors in Germany; the other is a bestselling author and cabaret artist.

  • Sketches by Vicco von Bülow (Loriot)
  • An apology letter Herbst wrote as a pupil
  • Sarcastic texts from Netenjakob's pen
  • Live excerpts from Herbst's favourite audiobooks
  • Scenes from Netenjakob's novel „Macho Man“
  • Scenes from the cult series „Stromberg“

Dates

Questions

When does Christoph Maria Herbst & Moritz Netenjakob - Das ernsthafte Bemühen um Albernheit start and end?

Christoph Maria Herbst & Moritz Netenjakob - Das ernsthafte Bemühen um Albernheit is on Friday, 5 March 2027, 20:00.

Where is Christoph Maria Herbst & Moritz Netenjakob - Das ernsthafte Bemühen um Albernheit?

Christoph Maria Herbst & Moritz Netenjakob - Das ernsthafte Bemühen um Albernheit takes place at Weststadthalle, Thea-Leymann-Straße 23, Essen.

How much are tickets for Christoph Maria Herbst & Moritz Netenjakob - Das ernsthafte Bemühen um Albernheit?

Tickets für Christoph Maria Herbst & Moritz Netenjakob - Das ernsthafte Bemühen um Albernheit kosten €42.80 an der Theaterkasse oder beim offiziellen Ticketanbieter.

What do the two read?

They read their favourite satires and give samples of satirical writing.

Sketches by Vicco von Bülow (Loriot)

Sarcastic texts by Netenjakob

Scenes from „Macho Man“ and „Stromberg“

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Getting there

Weststadthalle, Thea-Leymann-Straße 23, 45127 Essen, DE

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