Schwester Cordula: Der Westernroman

In the organizer's words:

The music-comedy duo Sister Cordula is a unique experience that captivates the audience with the combination of acting, singing and wit of 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 novels, of course, because what the two bring to the stage is the best of the stereotypes from many novels, which they condense into a new story and deliver with stage effect. Musically brilliantly counterpointed from symphonic poetry to opera to pop and rock.

Now they are following up: The trilogy of legendary programs around the doctor, mummy and homeland novels is extended by a western novel.

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

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

The image of men has changed over time. 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 squeals, coos, coaxes, comments, cries and dances, slips into all the roles with virtuosity, 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 ability and his infinite composure.

Saskia Kästner and Dirk Rave were awarded the coveted Baden-Württemberg Cabaret Prize 2023 with "Sister Cordula".