Schwester Cordula: Der Westernroman

In the organizer's words:

The music-comedy duo Schwester Cordula is a unique experience that captivates the audience with the combination of acting, singing and wit by Saskia Kästner and the virtuoso accordion playing of Dirk Rave.

They are a cult phenomenon and make the hall go wild - with dime novels. Not just any old novels, of course, because what they bring to the stage is the best of the stereotypes from many novels, which they condense into a new story and present to great effect on stage. Brilliantly countered with music ranging from symphonic poetry and opera to pop and rock.

Now they are following up: The trilogy of legendary programs about the doctor, mother and home novels is extended by a western novel.

Cowboys! Real guys, few words, freedom, loneliness and adventure. And when in doubt, they'd rather shoot too much than too little - or so the romanticized idea goes.

But Sister Cordula shows us what Western heroes look like today.
They are single fathers, disillusioned and left behind by adventure-hungry city women in search of meaning.
These cowboys are men with responsibility, a well-toned body and a charming dimple. No illusions, only sex, no love. Except for their children. And their horses.

The male image through the ages. But one thing remains unchanged: "My name is Hunter". Of course. Not Uwe or Kai. Hunter. Dirty. Rough. Sexy. Sigh.

Saskia Kästner is a stage animal. She giggles, coos, lures, comments, cries and dances, slips into all roles with virtuosity and makes the texts so lively that the audience can hardly breathe for laughter. And she sings furiously. At her side, Dirk Rave shines with his musical skills and his infinite composure.

Saskia Kästner and Dirk Rave were awarded the coveted Baden-Württemberg Kleinkunstpreis 2023 with "Schwester Cordula".