Der Mönch mit der Klatsche

Comedy - fast-paced - upbeat

A catastrophe. The theater is full, but the actors of the Krimicompany are standing in a bus on a closed highway, complete with stage set. It's the 856th performance of the shocker "The Monk with the Clap". Only the assistant director Karin and the technician Klaus have driven ahead in their own car. Now they are standing in front of the audience. They are short of money and urgently need the evening's fee. So they decide to play all the roles themselves. With a few costume pieces and props, with recorded music and the few effects they have with them.

In wild improvisation, they jump from role to role and conjure up a wacky, comedic crime show on stage that threatens to fail again and again. Fans of Edgar Wallace thrillers will recognize the typical elements. There are mad murderers, a bizarre butler, a damsel in distress and a lovable but scatterbrained investigator from Scotland Yard. The Monk with the Clapper is an affectionate reminder of the creepy and charming films from the 1960s. And at the same time a fast-paced comedy from today, with two actors playing for survival.

Crime comedy loosely based on Edgar Wallace by Stefan Keim

The actors are: Raoul Migliosi, Christina Stephan
Dates: 19./24./25./26.10.2025