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German language beginner's course commences in Schweina on September 25, led by Thomas Nicolai.

Today marks the arrival of Thomas Nicolai in Schweina for German learners on September 6, 1925
Today marks the arrival of Thomas Nicolai in Schweina for German learners on September 6, 1925

German language beginner's course commences in Schweina on September 25, led by Thomas Nicolai.

On the 6th of September, 2025, Gasthaus zur Sonne in Bad Liebenstein/Schweina will play host to a unique and entertaining event as part of the Comedy House on Tour. German comedian Thomas Nicolai will be performing his show "Saxon for Beginners", promising an intelligent, original, and hilarious evening.

In this show, Nicolai will present an original Saxon dubbed version of the classic film "Casablanca". He will also share amusing stories about famous Saxon encounters, as experienced by Kurt Tucholsky and Otto Reutter. The audience can expect an entertaining and practical insight into the Saxon dialect, with topics ranging from the basics to advanced courses, food and drink, sweet nothings, thunderstorms, Saxon trivia, and more.

Nicolai will also delight the audience with witty translations into High German and even some Saxon poetry. The show, which starts at 7:30 PM, will be a celebration of the Saxon dialect and its rich history.

Tickets for the show can be purchased at the Bad Liebenstein Tourist Information, all regional tourist offices, and all known ticket outlets of Ticketshop Thuringia. The regular price for a ticket is 20 Euro, and a reduced price of 16 Euro is available for certain groups. Unfortunately, ticket reservations by phone are not possible.

Please note that the venue is not barrier-free. For those who are unfamiliar with Thomas Nicolai, he is a popular figure on German TV shows such as "TV Total", "Neues aus der Anstalt", "Quatsch Comedy Club", and "Nightwash".

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Saxon dialect and laughter. Get your tickets now for a night of entertainment you won't forget!

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