Tuesday, 12/10/2024
at 8:00 PM


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after the eponymous cinema hit by Coline Serreau

Direction and adaptation: Christian Brey
Touring theater THESPISKARREN
With: Heio von Stetten, Mathias Herrmann, Boris Valentin Jacoby, among others
Photo © Dietrich Dettmann

Three men, Jacques, Michel, and Pierre, convinced bachelors and residents of a chic Parisian apartment with frequently changing female visitors, one day find a basket with a baby in it at their door. The child is supposedly Jacques' daughter, Marie. He is to take care of the little one from now on because her mother, Silvia, one of Jacques' many exes, has traveled to the USA. A shock for Pierre and Michel, as Jacques is also away, which makes the two unwilling and hopelessly overwhelmed babysitters. Forced to take on the role of fathers, Michel and Pierre care for the child with bottles, diapers, and if necessary, even a lullaby. This works more poorly than well and provides plenty of opportunities for absurd situational comedy and unintentionally funny dialogues. Without realizing it, the two increasingly succumb to the charm of their little roommate, who, even though she drives them to the brink of collapse, manages to melt every seasoned man's heart with her disarming smile. When Jacques returns, it is too late for the two substitute dads. And then there’s a mysterious package that attracts not only crooks but even the police to the men's flatshare. What is behind it? Drug smuggling? Could someone have slipped Marie the package? What does all this have to do with Marie's mother, who suddenly reappears?

The turbulent comedy by experienced French author Coline Serreau is enjoyable because it, like any good boulevard piece, skillfully juggles common roles and gender stereotypes while cleverly questioning them. A lively theater spectacle for young and old.

Coline Serreau's film "Drei Männer und ein Baby" was a huge success in 1985. It was nominated for an Oscar and won three Césars, including Best Screenplay, also by Serreau. In 2018, the screenplay was adapted for the stage and directed by Coline Serreau in Paris. With her friendly feminism through the back door of entertainment, Coline Serreau has held a mirror to society and paved the way for many women into the film business thanks to her commercial success. Serreau's modernized stage adaptation again playfully and humorously varies seemingly invulnerable role models and shows how wonderfully liberating laughter can be.

Admission: 7:00 PM

Event data provided by: Reservix

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