Since this Sunday, Leipzig has had a lot to laugh about again: For the 31st time, the Laughter Fair will take place there – according to the organizers, the largest cabaret festival in the German-speaking region. Guests can expect a colorful program of cabaret and comedy, but also “Chanson, song and music, as well as literature, poetry and improvisation or pantomime, clowning and upscale nonsense”, as the organizers said in advance.
The International Humor and Satire Festival will open on Sunday evening with the award of the “Leipziger Löwenzahn” – a prize for the best program at the Laughter Fair last year. It goes to the cabaret artist Lisa Eckhart. “This decision was made by an audience jury advised by specialist journalists and the Leipzig laughing fair,” said Harald Pfeifer from the organizers’ association.
Corona will certainly be a topic at the Lachmesse – but not the only one, promised Pfeifer. The political situation or gender roles also belonged on the stage. “It’s not about being monothematic. Cabaret thrives on diversity.”
Pfeifer is hoping for many visitors this year. So far, ticket sales have started rather cautiously, even if some events such as the opening are already sold out.
“People are hesitant to buy tickets, often only in the evening. We hope, however, that there will be many more spectators at the box office every day,” said Pfeifer. Last year, 11,500 people attended the festival – a good half of the 20,000 who attend in normal years.
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