World Peace Through Humor:

A German 101

written and performed by

German comedian Paco Erhard

5th Floor, Marunde Ballroom

February 28, 7:30-9:00 PM

CHILDCARE FOR AGES 3+ AVAILABLE DURING THE SHOW

Need a good laugh in crazy times? Well lucky you: Paco Erhard brings you comedy that makes you feel sane again. Since 2016, Paco has made us laugh hard many times with his famous 5-Step Guide to Being German. Now, we are delighted to announce that Paco is returning to the DANK Haus with a sparkling new show that has already been called “chaotically funny” and “stand-up genius” by reviewers in the US and worldwide.

In his new show, Paco finally turns his Teutonic wit on his cherished new home: America. Traveling all over the US since 2022, he has gathered hilariously mischievous jokes, tongue-in-cheek opinions, and “only in America” observations through a German lens that will make you roll on the floor laughing.

Mix this with unheard-of stories and life lessons from his travels around the world and Paco’s trademark message of “we can all learn from each other”, and you get an evening to laugh away the madness, be inspired, and feel good again.

P.S. If you love German Karneval, this is the perfect show for you – it’s like one big Büttenrede, the traditional German Karneval comedy performance lampooning life, people, politics, and all the things that have happened throughout the year. So… come live it up and laugh it up with this Büttenrede. Helau! Alaaf! Und Prost!

P.P.S. Don’t worry – “a German comedian” is actually not one of the signs of the apocalypse. We checked. Phew!

We are pleased to offer this event at a discount for our Friends of DANK Haus members (what is this?)

*Friends of DANK Haus Members are invited to join us for a VIP Backstage Meet & Greet with the comedian after the show! Tickets to this VIP experience are limited!

WHAT THE PRESS SAYS ABOUT PACO:

“Erhard earned explosive laughter. Mischievous and chaotically hilarious, like a dirty-mouthed Alexis de Tocqueville. You will laugh too hard to be offended.” – Orlando Weekly

“Howls and belly laughs had tears streaming down the cheeks of the audience. One of the best cultural comedians in the world.” – Broadway World

“A veteran and jovial performer, he had people beside themselves with laughter. The audience loved him.” – Yahoo! News

“A stand-up pro. He certainly takes down the stereotype of the ‘humorless German.’” – CBC (Canada)

“Paco Erhard goes full throttle like a speeding car on the Autobahn. He pushes the envelope and then some, and he will leave you in stitches.” – Toronto Star (Canada)

LATEST AWARDS:

2023 Golden Lanyard, Minnesota Fringe Festival

2022 Patrons Pick, Orlando Fringe Festival

2022 Critics Pick, San Diego International Fringe Festival

2022 New Artist of the Year, Orlando Fringe Festival

2019 Best Comedy Award, Victoria Fringe Festival

2018 Pick of the Fringe, Vancouver Fringe Festival