Ratingen’s Kleine Theater Nebenan has cancelled past weekend performances of “Messer in Hennen” due to a medical emergency in the ensemble, prompting theater manager Michael Schäfer to note that they are not a state theater with ready understudies, though the venue prepares for the return of Jordi Galceran’s comedy “Der Kredit” in November.
Performance Schedule and Ticket Logistics for Ratingen
- Performances of Jordi Galceran’s comedy “Der Kredit” are scheduled for Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, at 19.30 hours at the Medienzentrum Ratingen.
- Tickets can be reserved by telephone at 02102 1471744, online, or purchased directly at the box office.
- Previous weekend performances of “Messer in Hennen” had to be called off because an ensemble member was unfit to play, with the theater aiming to reschedule those dates next year.
Ensemble Emergency Forces Cancellation in Ratingen
Theatergoers in Ratingen faced sudden changes to their weekend cultural calendar when management pulled the scheduled runs of “Messer in Hennen.” Theater manager Michael Schäfer pointed directly to an unexpected health crisis within the cast that made staging the production too risky. Da sind wir halt doch kein Staatstheater, wo mal eben ein anderes Ensemble-Mitglied einspringen kann,
Schäfer explained regarding the structural realities facing smaller regional venues when sudden absences strike. He added that while sending the audience home was unfortunate, ensuring the health and safety of the cast remained the priority. The Kleine Theater Nebenan currently intends to reschedule the canceled performances next year.
Rolf Berg and Michael Schäfer Return in “Der Kredit”
While one production steps back, a proven audience favorite returns to the Medienzentrum Ratingen. Jordi Galceran’s hit comedy “Der Kredit” is heading back to the stage, featuring actors Rolf Berg and Michael Schäfer. The Catalan playwright’s work has built a dedicated local following through multiple previous runs in the city. Ja, es macht großen Spaß, wenn Rolf und ich uns diesen wunderbar schrägen Schlagabtausch auf der Bühne geben,
Schäfer noted about reprising the production alongside Berg.
The narrative centers on bank branch manager Herr Goetz, played by Michael Schäfer, who encounters Anton Schmidt, portrayed by Rolf Berg. What begins as a routine financial loan application quickly spirals into a sharp, rapidly shifting battle of wits. As the power dynamics between the two characters continually invert, the play examines broader themes of financial insecurity, institutional dependence, and the societal value assigned to money versus human life.
Performances for “Der Kredit” run on Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, with both shows beginning at 19.30 hours.
