Erwin Steinhauer & Fritz Schindlecker present »So sind wir nicht, oder?«


A few years ago, the two Austrologen Erwin Steinhauer and Fritz Schindlecker hit the bestseller list with »Wir sind super«. In their new book, they provide answers to many questions that weigh on the Austrian soul. Here are a few examples: Has common sense really overflowed from Billa to the normal thinkers? What does the mother wit say about the home subsidy? Why are billionaires the best-protected minority in this country? The fundamental thesis of the two Austrologen is once again confirmed: Elsewhere, satire is written. But here, it is lived. And that is worth laughing about.

Presented by: Erwin Steinhauer, born in 1951 in Vienna, is one of the most popular Austrian actors and cabaret artists. Numerous solo programs as a cabaret artist, film and television productions, and various series. One of his most famous roles was the portrayal of the rural policeman "Polt" based on the novels of Alfred Komarek. Fritz Schindlecker, born in 1953 in Tulln/NÖ, has been working as a cabaret author, playwright, and screenwriter since 1983. He has written sketches, songs, and micro-dramas among others for Lukas Resetarits, Erwin Steinhauer, and the Simpl, boulevard comedies like “Der Steuerfahnder” or “4 nach 40”, TV series such as “Die Lottosieger” and the TV documentary “Morgenland im Abendland” with Josef Hader.

Barbara Balldini - "the enlightener of the nation" - brings the best from eight cabaret programs to the stage in her new program "Höhepunkte".

Here, Balldini combines the funniest and most exciting moments from her cabaret shows: everything you ever wanted to know about the so-called best thing in the world. She explains the dos and don’ts in the bedroom as well as preferences and inclinations that enrich human existence.

She offers relationship tips for everyday life and shares anecdotes from her practice. She answers secret questions, clarifies myths, or talks about the effects of pornography on our sexuality. And last but not least, she relieves couples who are afraid because "things in bed" are working less and less, and with her knowledge, she becomes an inspiration for both young and old.

"Höhepunkte" functions as an independent cabaret program and is thus much more than a classic "Best-Of". In addition to countless Hihi- and Haha-moments, there are also many Aha-insights - because as always, the rule applies: enlightenment with laughter AND learning guarantee.

Alfred Dorfer writes himself into the cabaret one-man show "GLEICH" with joy, sharing his world and, as usual, distributing insights at eye level in all directions. With charming sovereignty and a lot of self-irony, the Viennese satirist Alfred Dorfer, as a keen observer of our everyday life, pokes fun at societal currents as a rhetorical brother Lightfoot. Enjoyably and skillfully, he plays with his audience. Nothing and no one is safe from his unexpected trains of thought.

"Where were we? With the sunflowers. In my first mime class, we had to play sunflowers. I was a good sunflower." With charming sovereignty and a lot of self-irony, the Viennese satirist Alfred Dorfer, in his 8th solo program, as a keen observer of our everyday life, pokes fun at societal currents as a rhetorical brother Lightfoot. Enjoyably and skillfully, he plays with his audience. Nothing and no one is safe from his unexpected trains of thought.

His new comedy program about the daily struggle with the ultimate opponent: one's own life.

Gernot Kulis takes life as it is – head-on. Whether in chaotic family life, on adventurous trips with quirky encounters, or in an unbalanced duel against the artificially intelligent bathroom scale – conflicts lurk everywhere, and he solves them in just one way: with humor. He just can't help himself.

Equipped with A.I. – the Kulis Intelligence – he addresses the big and small questions of his life in his new program – always ready to find a joke, even in seriousness. And as always in his unmistakable style: energetic, multi-voiced, with full body involvement, and a pace that takes your breath away.

Gernot Kulis simply can't help it.

A program about friendship, marriage, and smart household appliances that just know too much.

Romeo has to go home, from Vienna to Upper Austria. Grandma is dying. Again. The journey to his hometown is also a time travel back to his own childhood and youth. He meets his old teenage love again, whom he unfortunately wasn't allowed to kiss back in school. Her family had forbidden it. Partly because Romeo had the wrong skin color. Mainly, though, because he had too few hectares (note: none).

Romeo visits a tent festival in his hometown, where the same band that played 15 years ago is still performing, and where the same Nazis who wanted to beat him up 15 years ago still want to do the same. It's marvelous when some things in life remain the same.

Surrounded by the smell of grilled chicken and slightly intoxicated from an entire box of Jägermeister, Romeo becomes nostalgic. Should he not return to Vienna at all, where people are more liberal - but unfortunately also more bland? Isn’t this village his true homeland? What does homeland even mean? Can one be proud of their country if they don’t know their own father?
In his second cabaret program “HEIMWEH,” Romeo Kaltenbrunner talks about growing up in the countryside, and what it is like to look different than what one’s family name and dialect might suggest.

Gernot & Stipsits
Lotterbuben

These two have found each other. Two arch-comedians, two thoroughbred musicians, two likeable characters, two exceptional performers, and above all, two friends. Thomas Stipsits and Viktor Gernot are finally on stage together with their cabaret program 'Lotterbuben'!

That both, as soloists and as team players, are among the fixed stars of the Austrian entertainment scene, they have impressively proven over the past decades. As 'Lotterbuben', they will portray characters full of playfulness, humor, storytelling, and curiosity, sing songs, play the guitar, and parody. And take their audience on a journey through reflections and perceptions of two Austrian cabaret greats.

A look at our world full of irony and satire, between love for humanity and incredulous amazement. And all of this with the competence of two seasoned men, representatives of two generations. Generation X meets a Millennial. The old, white man meets the Forty-Something. An old jazzer meets the Austropopper. The childless man meets the father of two.

And always resonating is the fact that behind these earnestly serious and undoubtedly believable protagonists, there are also two seasoned 'Lotterbuben'. Rarely malicious, and always with a twinkle in their eye, these rascals, these guys from the neighborhood, these 'Lotterbuben', play and sing their way through their first joint program. Enjoy!

Gernot & Stipsits
Lotterbuben

These two have found each other. Two arch-comedians, two thoroughbred musicians, two likeable characters, two exceptional performers, and above all, two friends. Thomas Stipsits and Viktor Gernot are finally on stage together with their cabaret program 'Lotterbuben'!

That both, as soloists and as team players, are among the fixed stars of the Austrian entertainment scene, they have impressively proven over the past decades. As 'Lotterbuben', they will portray characters full of playfulness, humor, storytelling, and curiosity, sing songs, play the guitar, and parody. And take their audience on a journey through reflections and perceptions of two Austrian cabaret greats.

A look at our world full of irony and satire, between love for humanity and incredulous amazement. And all of this with the competence of two seasoned men, representatives of two generations. Generation X meets a Millennial. The old, white man meets the Forty-Something. An old jazzer meets the Austropopper. The childless man meets the father of two.

And always resonating is the fact that behind these earnestly serious and undoubtedly believable protagonists, there are also two seasoned 'Lotterbuben'. Rarely malicious, and always with a twinkle in their eye, these rascals, these guys from the neighborhood, these 'Lotterbuben', play and sing their way through their first joint program. Enjoy!

Gernot & Stipsits
Lotterbuben

These two have found each other. Two arch-comedians, two thoroughbred musicians, two likeable characters, two exceptional performers, and above all, two friends. Thomas Stipsits and Viktor Gernot are finally on stage together with their cabaret program 'Lotterbuben'!

That both, as soloists and as team players, are among the fixed stars of the Austrian entertainment scene, they have impressively proven over the past decades. As 'Lotterbuben', they will portray characters full of playfulness, humor, storytelling, and curiosity, sing songs, play the guitar, and parody. And take their audience on a journey through reflections and perceptions of two Austrian cabaret greats.

A look at our world full of irony and satire, between love for humanity and incredulous amazement. And all of this with the competence of two seasoned men, representatives of two generations. Generation X meets a Millennial. The old, white man meets the Forty-Something. An old jazzer meets the Austropopper. The childless man meets the father of two.

And always resonating is the fact that behind these earnestly serious and undoubtedly believable protagonists, there are also two seasoned 'Lotterbuben'. Rarely malicious, and always with a twinkle in their eye, these rascals, these guys from the neighborhood, these 'Lotterbuben', play and sing their way through their first joint program. Enjoy!

"Good Weibrations" – these are the good vibrations that arise when a woman views the world with wit, charm, and a hearty wink. Nina Hartmann takes a look, laughs about it – and sometimes even looks beyond it.

In her new cabaret program, the Tyrolean woman struggles through toothless dates, anal WhatsApp groups, and the Australian jungle. And she dares to venture into the most dangerous dead-end of human history – the friendship zone.

How many steps does it actually take to pursue the most important questions of life? Is a situationship really a ship heading towards the harbor of marriage? Does it also matter for pool noodles how big they are? And is the ultimate answer to all the questions of the universe really: thumbs up?

With her Good Weibrations, Nina Hartmann delivers an evening full of energy, self-irony, and zest for life – a cabaret feel-good program about what annoys us and what still makes us laugh. Because a good atmosphere is not a matter of circumstances – but of perspective.

The two full-blooded comedians Heinz Marecek and Erwin Steinhauer will bring their successful program “Was lachen Sie?” back to the stage on the occasion of Heinz Marecek's 80th birthday on September 17, 2025. The program, which was sold out over 120 times throughout Austria more than 25 years ago, not only offers the classic double conference – with Steinhauer as the "smart one" and Marecek as the "silly one" – but also solo pieces by the two acting legends. The comeback is supported by years of stage experience, pointed humor, and a deep appreciation for the Viennese cabaret tradition. The audience can expect an evening that brings laughter but also stimulates thought – an event that should not be missed.

Roland Düringer's REGNERATIONSABEND - the high art of storytelling - is going into the third round. New stories from his varied life, told in his usual manner.

Unprepared, but deeply relaxed. Grateful for every question from the audience and, as always, speaking candidly. A cabaret evening in simple language, and if someone still doesn't understand everything, they just raise their hand as always.

PREMIERE: 14.10.2025, STADTSAAL Vienna

Press reviews:
"Loud and funny." - Der Standard

"Roland Düringer entertains his audience from the first to the last minute." - Wiener Zeitung

Walter has fought his way through each of his programs for months. And now he is ready for an unprecedented diaphragm massage with full-body commitment. Kammerhofer arrives with a huge tray filled with cream pieces from his complete repertoire, ranging from sweet to sharp-witted to bittersweet. It is a ridiculous composition for every taste, sprinkled generously with self-irony and charming chaos on stage.


AMOI OIS is the essence of "laughter in and everyday life out". The new BEST OF featuring a Kammerhofer as he truly is. It is his peak, his personal cabaret summit, it is everything all in one night.

After his last tour was sold out down to the last seat, the "one-man boyband" of German comedy is going on tour with his now sixth stage program. This time entirely under the motto: EVERYTHING NEW!

In "EVERYTHING NEW," the Swiss gives us a glimpse into his crazy everyday life and shows us what new things life has to offer every day.

Alain Frei's unique humor is characterized, contrary to all Swiss clichés, primarily by its witty quickness. He skillfully balances various topics, always reflective, often critical, but without being didactic.

His biting humor, combined with a healthy portion of charm and the typical politeness of a Swiss, creates a blend that regularly drives the audience wild.

ChatGPT, write a press text about the new Maschek program, which deals with the possible end of life as we know it. Through artificial intelligence, turbo-capitalism, post-democracy, and environmental destruction, the enlightened world is in danger. How can one engage with this ironically? The title is EXIT – UNKNOWN EXIT.

ChatGPT: The world as we know it is precariously shaking. Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules, turbo-capitalism devours its children, post-democracy sends the last illusions into retirement, and the environment desperately fights back against humanity. And us? We watch helplessly – or at least click 'like'.

With their new program EXIT – UNKNOWN EXIT, Maschek dives headfirst into the chaos. What if the future is already here, but no one can find the emergency exit?

Maschek targets the major crises of our time. The end of life as we know it may be unavoidable, but with Maschek, it will at least be entertaining.

Thank you, ChatGPT.


For over 20 years, Maschek has cast a humorous-critical eye on current politics. In countless TV shows and performances, Peter Hörmanseder and Robert Stachel have demonstrated their unparalleled skill in putting new words into the mouths of politicians and celebrities. For many caricatured figures, it has become an honor to appear on Maschek, and it is not uncommon to hear: "This is just like Maschek!"

Starting April 2025, Maschek will be on tour again – with their new stage program EXIT. Across television stations and YouTube channels, Maschek gathers the raw material for an open-ended evening supported by moving images. Synchronized. Improvised. Projected.

Armin is older than Peter, but he still studied with Peter. And discovered him for television in the lecture hall. Since then, they have spoken to each other there very often. So often, that quite a few people suspect that Peter would live under the table in the ZiB2 studio. This was also never officially denied.



On television, they talk about politics. Never about sports. Although Peter knows almost as much about sports as he does about politics. Armin is puzzled by how one can even be interested in sports. Except for curling. But Peter despises that. On stage, they will still talk a little about sports, a lot about politics and about each other. As always, pretty quickly.

With Christoph Grissemann, Manuel Rubey & Robert Stachel

Three men, one painting, white with white stripes. When Serge buys a monochrome artwork for a lot of money, a turbulent, physical, and ultimately reconciliatory conflict spiral begins to unfold. In the sobering light of anger, disappointment, and career frustration, three long-time friends, urban neurotics through and through, see the rituals of their male friendship collapse. Worldviews drift apart, unknown cracks in their own lives emerge — a terribly funny catastrophe.

With “KUNST,” the award-winning comedy by Yasmina Reza, arguably the most performed contemporary playwright, the three exceptional humorists fulfill a favorite project. Christoph Grissemann, Manuel Rubey, and Robert Stachel present the famous dialogue series with charm, wit, and precision — direct, pointed, and with a sparse use of scenic means. A quirky, compelling, and fast-paced evening about friendship, sensitivities, and the meaning of modern art.

Martin Frank - "Grüße aus Allegro Süd"

Are you yearning for a short vacation from the madness of the world? Then come to Allegro Süd for a two-hour comedy evening. Don't know where that is? Martin doesn't either. But the 33-year-old comedian has everything packed that the name "Allegro Süd" promises: authentic jokes, exhilarating pace, delightful music, and an unparalleled Bavarian charm.
While elsewhere the big loudmouths push into the front rows and drive the world mad with tirades of hate, in Allegro Süd, they appreciate the down-to-earth second fiddle.
In his fifth solo program, Martin Frank expresses everything that is currently on his mind in his unmistakable manner. Have you never heard of this comedian? Then you should quickly ask your grandma! Or you can let yourself be surprised and trust what 123jackydaniel789 writes on YouTube: "Super funny but the singing is annoying!". So book, convince yourself, and also send "Grüße aus Allegro Süd" out into the world.

Dominion times! Berni Wagner is back. Once again doing slapstick with language. Verbal Jiu-Jitsu. Fine blade and so on, anyway - but it's all just self-defense, of course. Since he was told that there is also a monster lurking within him, Austria's favorite shaggy-haired comedian clings to his humor with tooth and claw. Only this way can he tame his fear long enough to set out on a quest for the monster: It must be somewhere in there - right?

"A wonderful evening." – Kurier
"A strong solo at the right time." – Der Standard
"Really very funny [...] a master in cabaret." – Die Presse
"Funny, full of punchlines - and yet profound and socially critical." – Kultur Knistern
"What an event, this Berni Wagner!" – Süddeutsche Zeitung
"... the best of a new, local cabaret generation!" – Salzburger Nachrichten
"The new benchmark in stand-up cabaret" – Peter Blau

Gunkl, our 'professor for everything' is coming with his new program to Klagenfurt and Salzburg.

Gunkl's new cabaret program is so new that it doesn't even have a title yet. One thing is already certain: It will be a program in the best Gunkl manner, with intellectual flights of fancy and detours in every available direction. Because one thing Gunkl masters like no other: The funniest way to be intellectual and the most intellectual way to be funny.

The "Dole" only tells stories that actually happened just like that. If someone doesn't believe him, he shows proof photos on his phone and swears to it. He should be ashamed of much of it. He is, because his old Aunt Pepi tells him so. But she herself has quite a strange lifestyle. Still, she was always there with comfort and advice, except when "Dallas" was on TV.

The love-challenged Dole had no success with women as a teenager. Almost none. Actually none. Until he realized that he has a quite extraordinary talent. Suddenly, he was also a bit attractive. For a short time. And then there’s a wondrous friend. Whether he is a primate or a genius, you'll have to decide for yourself.

By and with: Christian Dolezal