Since Leipzig boasts the highest cabaret density per capita, it is rightly regarded as the cabaret capital of Germany.
Even in GDR times, cabaret theatres such as the Leipziger Pfeffermühle, the academixer and the Leipziger Funzel were guaranteed to provide cutting political satire. They made fun of the working-class and peasant state with biting humour and pointed punch lines. The audience had to read between the lines because, in order to circumvent censorship, the artists were forced to work using hints and insinuating puns.
This cabaret tradition continues to the present day. Since the Peaceful Revolution of 1989, new stages have been established in Leipzig, including the cabaret theatre SANFTWUT and the Leipzig Central Cabaret. They are the best proof of the fact that the scene is still very much alive. Not to mention versatile! In addition to political satire, programmes also include literary-musical evenings and cabaret shows. The "secret" star is almost always the Saxon dialect. It is lovingly cherished and cultivated by ensembles.
In addition to the cabaret houses, the Krystallpalast Varieté completes the list of variety theatres: Here, you can enjoy a very special evening filled with culinary delicacies, daring acrobatics shows, magic, live music and comedy. Amazement is included!
Since Leipzig boasts the highest cabaret density per capita, it is rightly regarded as the cabaret capital of Germany.
Even in GDR times, cabaret theatres such as the Leipziger Pfeffermühle, the academixer and the Leipziger Funzel were guaranteed to provide cutting political satire. They made fun of the working-class and peasant state with biting humour and pointed punch lines. The audience had to read between the lines because, in order to circumvent censorship, the artists were forced to work using hints and insinuating puns.
This cabaret tradition continues to the present day. Since the Peaceful Revolution of 1989, new stages have been established in Leipzig, including the cabaret theatre SANFTWUT and the Leipzig Central Cabaret. They are the best proof of the fact that the scene is still very much alive. Not to mention versatile! In addition to political satire, programmes also include literary-musical evenings and cabaret shows. The "secret" star is almost always the Saxon dialect. It is lovingly cherished and cultivated by ensembles.
In addition to the cabaret houses, the Krystallpalast Varieté completes the list of variety theatres: Here, you can enjoy a very special evening filled with culinary delicacies, daring acrobatics shows, magic, live music and comedy. Amazement is included!