Burglary with 80: Hollabrunner Theater enthusiastic with comedy

Burglary with 80: Hollabrunner Theater enthusiastic with comedy

In the world of theater, you can really come across the most exciting ideas. This also applies to the current part of the Hollabrunner Theaterverein, which recently celebrated its premiere in the city hall. The title "The money is on the bench" may seem harmless at first glance, but it is about the absurdly funny history of a bank onset, staged by Wilfried Datler. The actor Robert Kellner shines in his role as Rudi Dietrich, a banking breaker who wants to get back into his old "professional secrets" on his 80th birthday.

The action takes place in Vienna in 1962, at a time that was known for its "good old days". You can see Rudi, who returns as a locksmith after work. His nightly excursions as burglars are just as natural as the work of an office worker during the day. The highlight: Rudi is accompanied by his two sons, who almost catch him in the act. These bizarre moments provide the necessary laughs during the performance.

the piece and its background

The original work comes from Curth Flatow, whose career began in the 1960s. Flatow was known to hide social reviews in supposedly humorous and light pieces. The Hollabrunner theater group brings the piece to the stage in a version of Datler, Frangenberg and Klinghofer, which means that they take up current topics and cleverly them into the plot.

A central element of the action is Rudi Dietrich's oath of 40 years ago, who moved him to leave the crime behind for the next four decades. The comedy is created when he brings back into old life on his 80th birthday, the vendors in the play aptly describe. The slump he plans is finally thwarted by his sons, who thought that they could outsmart their father.

The comedy not only illuminates the personal history of the Dietrich family, but also brings up old roles and stereotypes. A special highlight was the interaction between Rudi and the senior inspector Herbert Fürnkranz, who skillfully determined against the old burglar with a gut feeling and a small daisy. While the action unfolds, Rudi inevitably becomes a hero when he ultimately saves the money from other robbers with his own slump, even if his methods are more than unconventional.

the audience and its reaction

The audience was enthusiastic about the impressive staging and the acting performance. The 25 contributors of the theater association not only received a warm applause, but also standing ovations for their performance. At the end of the three -week performance break, in which the audience was eagerly awaiting the events, the piece impressed the viewers sustainably and stimulated to think about how humorous also serious topics can be treated.

The premiere marks a return of the theater association onto the stage, which makes it clear that the culture and art of drama also play an important role in the region. Former members of the association, such as Ingrid and Alfred Pfeifer, particularly appreciated the return and the restored contact with the cultural community. The theater offers a platform for local talents and the fun that spectators experienced while looking at the piece, shows that theater still has meaning in these difficult times.

In a special way, the Hollabrunn Theaterverein succeeds in taking the audience with them on a journey into a time that should not be forgotten. The piece "The money is on the bench" not only offers entertainment, it also stimulates thinking about humanity and the absurdities of life. For more information on this entertaining evening you can on www.noen.at inform.