MANFRED KRUG - DEFECTED
Ludwig Blochberger & Goin’ Out West Quintet
A musical-literary revue based on the bestseller by Manfred Krug: Ludwig Blochberger approaches the popular, indomitable actor and singer in all his facets and creates an unusual, exciting, and touching portrait reflected through the spirit of his time.
Accompanied by the jazz musicians of the Goin’ Out West Quintet, he sings some of the most beautiful songs and classics from Krug's repertoire, inviting the audience to rediscover his lyrics and songs and carry them forward into the present.
Regarding Manfred Krug
Manfred Krug (1937–2016): With his unconventional manner and inimitable charm, the Duisburg-born actor, singer, and entertainer delighted audiences of millions. In the 1960s and 70s, he rose to become a DEFA star and shaped an entire generation with films such as Trace of Stones—initially banned, later a cult classic. At the same time, he conquered the stage as a singer with a distinctive voice and laconic wit, performing his own jazz and chanson lyrics.
After his departure, he made an impressive comeback: series such as Liebling Kreuzberg, Auf Achse, and Tatort finally established him as a favorite among audiences throughout Germany. The year 2026 marks the tenth anniversary of his death.
Press voice
“It is clear to see that his whole heart is in Krug’s cause and that he empathizes with his situation at that time. Blochberger did not copy him and offered the people more than they could have imagined.”
DER SPIEGEL - Wolfgang Höbel, quoted from statements by Daniel Krug
Previous venues
Renaissance-Theater Berlin
Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater Görlitz
Dates
NEIL YOUNG - COMES A SONG
Concert reading with Ludwig Blochberger based on Navid Kermani
Die Songs von Neil Young bilden das Herzstück dieser Konzertlesung – live gespielt und gesungen von Ludwig Blochberger. Aus Navid Kermanis Erzählung über eine junge Familie, deren neugeborene Tochter nur mit Neil Youngs Musik in den Schlaf findet, entfaltet sich ein musikalisch-literarischer Abend über Erinnerung, verlorene Illusionen, Glücksmomente und die großen Fragen des Lebens.
In einer behutsam gekürzten Fassung verbindet der Schauspieler Kermanis Text mit Songs, die weit mehr sind als musikalische Zwischenspiele: Sie greifen Motive auf, führen Stimmungen weiter und verleihen der Erzählung ihre eigene Bewegung. So entsteht kein Liederabend mit Lesepassagen, sondern ein dichtes Zusammenspiel von Literatur und Konzert – persönlich, konzentriert und von großer musikalischer Präsenz.
Press voice
»Der frühere Wiener Sängerknabe hat vor allem das richtige Feeling für die Musik, und so geht das Konzept hervorragend auf.”«
ABENDZEITUNG MÜNCHEN, 14.11.2024
Previous venues
Berlin, Renaissance Theater
Görlitz, Gerhart Hauptmann-Theater
Stuttgart, Theaterhaus
Bad Saarow, Filmfestival „Film ohne Grenzen“
München, Gasteig HP8
Dresden, Theaterkahn
Köln, Theater der Keller