Alfred Dorfer – Gleich

In the organizer's words:

The master of satirical art

In "GLEICH", Alfred Dorfer once again demonstrates his unique ability to blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy. What initially feels like a classic one-man play soon turns out to be an intense and absurd playground of ideas in which Dorfer juggles with a wide variety of characters, narrative strands and time levels.

From the grandmother to the landlord to the bear - Dorfer slips into a wide variety of roles at lightning speed, as if he had never done anything else. But "GLEICH" is more than just a collection of characters and bizarre moments. It is an examination of time and reality itself, a play that raises questions and makes the audience doubt again and again. Can we really take what we see at face value? Or is it just a fiction spun by Dorfer that subtly holds up a mirror to us?

In true cabaret style, Dorfer takes his audience on a journey through absurd trains of thought and surprising twists and turns, using sharp-witted humor to provoke both laughter and thought. The humor is sharp, the wit biting, but always marked by a penetrating intelligence. "GLEICH" is a play that cannot easily be pigeonholed - and that makes it all the more exciting.

Having trained in pantomime and acting, Dorfer is a master of the art of mime and body language. But it is his sharp-witted dialog and precise choice of words that make him a true master of satirical art. In "GLEICH" he juggles with socio-political issues, sheds light on grievances and the outrageous without ever losing sight of the humor.

In doing so, Dorfer has repeatedly developed his own narrative form and thus created his very own voice in the German-speaking world. His art is a mixture of absurd humor, philosophical thoughts and deep reflection on society. The "thought gymnast", as he is often called, makes precise hooks between the lines and always leaves his audience oscillating between laughter and reflection. With his combination of a sharp eye, intelligent satire and physical expressiveness, Dorfer has developed his very own style, which many find incomparable and unique. Alfred Dorfer is one of the most outstanding figures in the German-speaking cabaret and theater scene. In a world characterized by fast-moving trends and superficial superficialities, Dorfer remains true to himself and his sharp-witted humour. What makes him unique is not only his ability to get to the heart of what many others overlook, but above all the way in which he transforms his observations into art.

Artistic consultant Erwin Steinhauer