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

Das ernsthafte Bemühen um Albernheit - a serious pursuit of silliness

Two comedy professionals read their favourite satires and chat

One is among the most beloved TV and film actors in Germany. The other is a bestselling author and cabaret artist. They share a great deal: a love of sharp satire, quick-fire role changes, and Loriot.

On this exclusive evening they don't just talk about their passion for intelligent humour - they treat the audience to a generous helping of satirical writing: sketches by one Vicco von Bülow, an apology letter Herbst once wrote to his religious-education teacher as a schoolboy, sardonic texts from Netenjakob's pen, live excerpts from Herbst's favourite audiobooks, scenes from Netenjakob's hit novel "Macho Man", and clips from the cult series "Stromberg".

When Germany's most successful audiobook narrator (Herbst) steps up to the microphone alongside a "gifted parodist" (Kölner Rundschau on Netenjakob), the result is a range of voices and comic registers that is genuinely one of a kind.