When does Kolle witte Mann take place in Schwerin?

The comedy begins on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where will Kolle witte Mann be performed?

The event takes place at M*Halle, Gutenbergstraße 1, 19063 Schwerin.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular ticket price is 28.50 euros.

In which language will the play be performed?

The comedy will be performed in Low German based on Rolf Petersen's adaptation.

Who wrote Kolle witte Mann?

The play is by Dietmar Jacobs and Moritz Netenjakob, known among other things for Pastewka and Stromberg.

What is the comedy about?

A funeral spirals out of control due to a dispute over language, wokeness, gender stars, MeToo, corporate advertising, and generational conflicts.

Kolle witte Mann makes Schwerin laugh while a funeral completely derails

Name: Kolle witte Mann
Start: 2026-10-31T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-31T20:00:00+01:00
Location: M*Halle

When the funeral turns into a culture war: Kolle witte Mann in Schwerin

A funeral is supposed to bring dignity, calm, and a few appropriate words. In Kolle witte Mann, however, just the inscription on a funeral wreath is enough to change the mood. The low German comedy by Dietmar Jacobs and Moritz Netenjakob comes to M*Halle Schwerin on October 31, 2026, and transforms a funeral into a pointed stage battle over wokeness, gender stars, generational conflicts, and corporate advertising.

Punchlines between funeral wreath and shitstorm

At the center is the funeral for company head Gernot Steinfels. The sentence In deep sorrow, your employees sparks a debate among the staff that escalates faster than a poorly moderated family celebration. Female employees feel linguistically overlooked, while the marketing team already sense the next shitstorm brewing.

Boomers vs. Generation Z

Horst Bohne, a future managing director, wants to leave no room for so-called wokeness. This becomes the motor of this comedy: a verbal sparring match between boomers and Generation Z, between conservative viewpoints and new sensitivities. MeToo, sexist advertising, and body shaming provide explosive material for sharply set punchlines, rapid timing, and a hefty dose of social recognition value.

Low German cabaret with a sharp eye

Rolf Petersen adapted the play into Low German and gives the dispute its own timbre. The production is performed by the Fritz-Reuter-Bühne Schwerin under the direction of Dirk Audehm. The author duo Dietmar Jacobs and Moritz Netenjakob is known for the series Pastewka and Stromberg and has already presented a successful comedy on social issues with Extrawurst.

Comedy atmosphere with theatrical bite

The audience can expect not a gentle chuckle piece, but a lively laugh experience with cabaret sharpness. When the characters argue about language, power, and contemporary manners, different humor styles clash directly. Stage presence, interaction, and precise timing turn the funeral into a societal minefield, where every new punchline triggers the next laugh.

Conclusion: Laugh live before the debate escalates again

Kolle witte Mann combines Low German theater, political satire, and modern societal comedy. Visitors will experience an evening full of wordplay, conflicts, and surprising audience reactions. Those seeking humor with attitude and a comedy with current bite will experience this production best live at the M*Halle.