Low German theater enthusiastic: Himmel IK thanks Di celebrates its premiere!

Low German theater enthusiastic: Himmel IK thanks Di celebrates its premiere!

On January 12, 2025, the Kolping Spielechar celebrated the premiere of its new Low German play "Himmel IK thanks Di" in the parish. Christiane Krampe-Höring, the director, emphasized before the performance that there is anything but calm in the rectory. The spectators can look forward to a humorous performance, which will make many warm laughs. Main character Hermione, embodied by Mechthild Mehring, begins to clean up the day, even if she often has to shake her head over the event in the rectory.

The piece gives the viewers an insight into the turbulent events around Pastor Alfons Teufel, who desperately tries to collect money for the renovation of the church. He uses unorthodox methods such as card games and schnapps distillery. The sexton Johannes Höll, supported by his wife Emma, ​​is also involved in the chaotic plans. Hermione, the rectory, strives to support the pastor in his efforts. The events escalate when a strict bishop unexpectedly appears and Hermione is forced to juggle stories to protect the pastor.

The action in detail

In the course of the piece, a variety of stories develop: The parish council chairman Elfriede has secret plans to send her niece Uschi to the monastery in order to promote her own political ambitions. In addition, the pastor decides to rent rooms in the rectory to generate income.

The Kolping Play group studies a Low German play every year, which is performed in January and February. After the performances, the organizers in the Kolping area invite you to a sociable end. The rehearsals for "Himmel IK thanks DI" began at the end of autumn, which caused the actors to have enough time to perfect their roles.

ticket sales and performance dates

The advance booking for the tickets started on November 30, 2024. Tickets are available in the painting business due to the lack of a lack of business, which is located at Burgwall 18 in Ascheberg. The regular opening times for ticket sales are Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Monday to Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except Wednesday and Saturday). Current game dates can be found in the calendar of the Kolping Play Scar, and Bärbel Vorin is available as a contact person.

These performances are part of a greater tradition of promoting the Low German and the "Theater vom Dorf", which is kept alive by committed groups such as the Kolping Spielechar. The Working Group on the Promotion of Low German is committed to bringing the traditional theater closer to a broad audience and providing information about local groups and pieces.

The current and future pieces as well as the stories behind the scenes are of great interest to all theater lovers. A visit to the Kolping Spielechar not only promises an entertaining experience, but also an invitation to the lively culture of the Low German theater. Interested visitors are cordially invited not to miss the performances.