Alex Kristan - Born to be Child

With BORN TO BE CHILD, Alex Kristan presents not just a cabaret program, but a way of life. It is a way of life that we often forget in "adult mode" because the voice of reason is so loud. This is the perfect reason for him to unwaveringly follow his motto, "Being reasonable is like being dead – just earlier." For over fifty years, Alex Kristan has consistently refused to grow up, increasingly preferring to escalate in an age-appropriate manner. In times when people sue their own mirrors for body shaming, he holds one up to us even more insistently – showing us with his unique "Born Identity" that despite responsibilities, to-do lists, and societal norms, one can still make faces.

With a sharp eye and an even sharper wit, he dissects the absurdities of modern adulthood. Men with women complexes, silver foxes with aging allergies, or the fitness craze versus the "I’m always beautiful" lie. Not to forget the 9/11 of the pension system, also known as "Retirement House's Nightmare": the longevity hype and the romanticized escape "back to nature" in the hope that the seemingly perfect world there will last a while longer.

For him, being an adult does not mean fulfilling expectations and functioning within the zeitgeist, but rather keeping the promises made to oneself as a child. Keeping this child – and thus the humor – alive within us is for Alex Kristan the all-purpose remedy against the seriousness of life. Alex Kristan and his inner "brat" remind us as a dream team that this is not a rehearsal, but the actual main event. Together, they make sure to tickle their audience’s funny bones with heart, brain, and childlike joy. BORN TO BE CHILD is an emergency exit from the hamster wheel. A classic Alex Kristan program. Cheeky, playful, and pointed.