An evening full of laughter: Thorsten Hamer honors the great Heinz Erhardt!

An evening full of laughter: Thorsten Hamer honors the great Heinz Erhardt!

On Sunday, January 19, the town hall in Olpe becomes the scene of a special homage to the legendary comedian Heinz Erhardt. From 7 p.m., Thorsten Hamer, who is praised by ARD as Germany's best actor of the Erhardt genre, will present the "Great Heinz Erhardt Revue". The cards for this extraordinary event are already available and promise an evening full of laughter and emotions.

Thorsten Hamer leads through the program, which represents a loving bow to the master of German humor. Hamer, whose artificial assault speaks for himself in imitating Mimics and Gestures, is accompanied by a talented ensemble, consisting of Michael Ophelders and Winnie Slütters. According to the daughter of Heinz Erhardt, Marita, Hamer, with his performances, awakens the feeling of experiencing the famous father on stage: "Already with your first appearance on stage I had the feeling of experiencing my father!"

a humorous program with music and word joke

The program is a musical journey through the 50s and 60s and includes a colorful mix of poems, sketches and songs that Heinz Erhardt once made famous. Starting with humorous anecdotes to musical interludes, Hamer shows a variety that captures both the word games and the satirical elements of the original. A well -known example of Erhardt's typical humor is the sentence: "There was a woodpecker on a tree. The tree was high. The woodpecker was bad!"

The audience can look forward to classics such as "Made", "King Erl", "Fräulein Mabel" and "Ritter Fips". Hamer knows how to surround his audience with charming sayings, especially the women. Reviews describe the show as a "cult evening with a laugh guarantee!" and "Best Heinz Erhardt Double - very close to the original!".

the legacy of Heinz Erhardt

Heinz Erhardt, who was born in Riga on February 20, 1909 and died in Hamburg on June 5, 1979, is one of the best -known comedians in German -speaking countries. His work not only includes films and special solo programs, but also a variety of poems and songs that still delight people. Erhardt was a master of playing with the language, his works testify to a special ability to humorously lead them to absurdity.

his grave is located in the Ohlsdorf cemetery in Hamburg, and his heir is preserved by numerous monuments such as the Heinz-Erhardt-Platz in Göttingen. In 2009, on the occasion of his 100th birthday, an exhibition and a special letter mark were published in his honor. Hamer and his ensemble continue this valuable heir in an unforgettable way.

The "Great Heinz Erhardt Revue" is more than just a show. It is a celebration of life, love and the imperishable humor of one of the greatest entertainers in Germany, Heinz Erhardt, which should definitely not be missed. The event promises two hours packed with slapstick, satire and thoughtful moments that will put a smile on every spectator.