Alex Kristan - Born to be Child

With BORN TO BE CHILD, Alex Kristan presents not just a cabaret program, but a way of life. One that we often forget in "adult mode" because the voice of reason is so loud. It's 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, we can still make faces.

With a sharp eye and an even sharper wit, he dissects the absurdities of modern adulthood. Men with women issues, silver foxes with aging allergies, or the fitness craze vs. 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 meeting expectations and functioning within the zeitgeist, but rather fulfilling the promises made to oneself as a child. Keeping that child – and thus the humor – alive within us is Alex Kristan's all-purpose remedy against the seriousness of life. Alex Kristan and his inner "snotty brat" remind us as a dream team that this is not a rehearsal, but the actual main event. Together, they once again tickle their audience's funny bones – with heart, brains, and childlike joy. BORN TO BE CHILD is an emergency exit from the hamster wheel. A classic Alex Kristan program. Cheeky, playful, and pointed.