Death in the Rhineland: Rainer Pause and Martin Stankowski live in Bonn
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When death becomes Rhineland, no eye remains dry
Death is generally considered a serious matter. Rainer Pause and Martin Stankowski demonstrate at the Pantheon Bonn that even coffins, urns, and stories of the afterlife can provide pointed cabaret right in the midst of life. Their program Death in the Rhineland combines cultural-historical research with dry humor, Rhineland calmness, and a healthy dose of dark irony.
A colorful reading of bones with depth
Martin Stankowski, Rhineland historian and passionate storyteller, and Fritz Litzmann alias Rainer Pause have devoted themselves for many years to the history of funerary practices. Their journey leads through prehistory, Roman antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the present. The focus is on dying, death, the afterlife, funeral rites, and ancestor worship – but equally on the question of what all of this has to do with life.
Cabaret between fact-checking and dark humor
The duo combines stand-up elements, historical contextualization, and cabaret-style exchanges. The punchlines hit precisely, the timing remains dry, and the interaction between the two stage figures develops a unique comedy atmosphere. Coffins and urns lose their terror and become surprisingly relatable companions for a cultural-historical lesson.
Rhineland stage presence with a special occasion
The performance on December 9, 2026, is also dedicated to the memory of Konrad Beikircher. The program has been rescheduled for this evening in his honor. Beikircher had experienced Death in the Rhineland himself with enthusiasm and was an important inspiration for the production.
The press has certified the program as a solidly researched compendium on 2000 years of death culture. Elke Heidenreich also praised the performance as a highly amusing cultural-historical lesson. The result remains typically Rhineland: Life ends with death – but only in principle, not in the Rhineland.
Conclusion: A laughter experience with historical resonance
Visitors can expect an unusual evening full of dark humor, surprising facts, sharp timing, and Rhineland stage energy. Those who love cabaret, history, and pointed entertainment away from ordinary comedy shows will experience a special blend of lecture, debate, and laughter experience at the Pantheon. Secure your tickets now and take a look at death from its most entertaining side.
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