Martin Weinzerl

A farewell with a bang

Martin Weinzerl has built up a loyal audience over the past ten years.

(Bild: zvg/Weinzerl)

After ten years, Martin Weinzerl from Ludesch says goodbye to the cabaret stage with his new program "Anfängerglück". The premiere is on September 21.

Life is constantly changing. It's also time for something new for the comedian from Ludesch. "Ten years on stage is a good time to draw a line under things." His regular audience will regret this very much, as he has played his way into the hearts of many Vorarlbergers with his incomparable stage presence. "You're sure to go out with a loud bang," predicted one fan recently. Of course, this also increases the pressure for his final cabaret program "Anfängerglück", a mixture of best-of and new sequences. What all the numbers have in common is that they are taken directly from life, which is what makes Weinzerl so approachable for his audience. "They are funny incidents from everyday life that either I myself or people I know have experienced." The jokes and punchlines are all written by the Ludescher himself - even if he sometimes delays the realization until the last minute: "I can't force myself to be funny, but sometimes it just bubbles out of me."

The parade role of the "Rampensau" was undoubtedly the "Gambrinus", which he always performed in honor of the Bockbierfest in Frastanz.

(Bild: Mathis Fotografie)

The title "Anfängerglück" (beginner's luck) refers to Weinzerl's career as a career changer. He started his career over ten years ago at an open audition at the Vorarlberger Volkstheater. He still remembers his debut vividly today: "I was almost paralyzed with nervousness." Over time, however, he learned to enjoy his performances: "Whether it's a small, intimate venue or a performance in front of thousands of people - everything has its charm," enthuses Martin, who still enjoys interacting with the audience to this day. "You get so much back when you're on stage."

New program

Martin Weinzerl will be on tour in Austria from September 21 with his final program "Anfängerglück", tickets and further information can be found on his homepage.

Even though he has always remained true to the Vorarlberg dialect, he has also enjoyed success outside the Ländle region over the course of his career. "There have been some highlights that I am very proud of." His showpiece role was undoubtedly the "Gambrinus" at the Bockbierfest in Frastanz: "I am and always will be a ramp sow!"