When does A Hot Heart take place?

The performance takes place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8 PM.

Where will A Hot Heart be performed?

The performance will take place at theater VIEL LÄRM UM NICHTS in the Pasinger Fabrik, August-Exter-Strasse 1, 81245 Munich.

How long does the performance last?

For the date on October 15, 2026, a runtime of 8 to 10 PM is indicated.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from 15 Euros. Depending on the category, the price can go up to 23 Euros.

Who directed A Hot Heart?

The direction is undertaken by Andreas Seyferth. The adaptation and dramaturgy are by Margrit Carls.

Who performs in the production?

The ensemble includes Judith Bopp, Denis Fink, Julia Klassen, Marvin Manio, and Paul Pakull.

A Hot Heart: Grotesque Theater Between Wit, Social Critique, and Hope

Name: A Hot Heart
Start: 2026-10-15T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-15T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Theater VIEL LÄRM UM NICHTS

A Hot Heart: Grotesque Comedy with Fire and Soul

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the theater VIEL LÄRM UM NICHTS presents Alexander N. Ostrowski's comedy A Hot Heart on the stage of the Pasinger Fabrik. The production combines biting humor, grotesque exaggeration, and touching humanity in an evening of theater about young people standing up against a corrupt yet fascinatingly contradictory world.

A Wild Hero's Journey Through a Contradictory World

At the center is Parascha, a young woman with her own mind, a sleep-prone father, and a toxic stepmother. When her lover Wasja is falsely accused of theft and conscripted, she leaves her hated home. By her side is Gawrilo, a young employee whom her father has thrown out. The three embark on an adventurous journey, where power dynamics are reshuffled.

Ostrowski's Comedy Between Grotesque and Social Analysis

Alexander N. Ostrowski wrote the play in 1869. His characters live in a panopticon of buffoons, monstrosities, bribe-takers, and bored wealthy individuals. The dramaturgy exposes their self-justifications without reducing them to one-dimensional villains. This sharpness is exactly what gives this comedy its edge: Humor becomes a scalpel, while the grotesque transforms into precise social analysis.

Precise Acting and Sensual Stage Worlds

Director Andreas Seyferth focuses on playful yet precise comedic elements. Judith Bopp, Denis Fink, Julia Klassen, Marvin Manio, and Paul Pakull embody the characters with physical presence and comedic intuition. Set design by Michele Lorenzini, costumes and masks by Johannes Schrödl, and lighting by Stefan Bettinger create a theatrical atmosphere where social coldness, grotesque abundance, and the longing for freedom become visible. Soundscapes by Ardhi Engl enhance the peculiar tension between comedy, threat, and hope.

A Second Encounter with Ostrowski

After Wolves and Sheep in 2014, the Munich theater once again dedicates itself to the Russian playwright. At that time, the press praised Seyferth's playful and precise comedic style. A Hot Heart continues this engagement: as an independent production, as an evening of acting with social bite, and as a moving story about people seeking their own path.

Conclusion: A Comedy with Aftermath

The audience can expect an intense stage experience between shrill humor, clever dramaturgy, and touching acting. A Hot Heart depicts a world where hell can break loose at any moment, and yet hope remains. Those who wish to experience theater as an immediate encounter, as audience reaction in a shared space, and as lively stage art will find an evening rich in wit, impact, and soul at the Pasinger Fabrik.