CultureSingle-handed sailing on the theatre stage

Lasse Johannsen

 · 07.01.2026

Culture: Single-handed sailing on the theatre stagePhoto: YACHT/B. Scheurer
Single-handed sailors on the move.
The Kiel theatre "Die Komödianten" is staging a production of the novel "Einhandsegeln". The premiere is on 12 February. It promises to be an emotional stage experience, characterised by subtle irony and poetic imagery. The story is about a man who sails around the world alone in his boat, travelling between freedom and everyday life, a thirst for adventure and inner doubts.

The modern man in his early 40s, played by actor Ivan Dentler, sets off on his yacht "Kate Moss" in search of adventure and meaning in life. While other men of his generation are cycling up Mount Everest, hiking through the Gobi desert or searching for meaning in the Amazon rainforest, the protagonist decides to circumnavigate the world as a single-handed sailor.

Self-talk and lots of questions

On the way, he dances with invisible companions, talks to his boat, to the sea - and to himself. And so the production subliminally raises very central questions: Is this journey the adventure he longs for or merely an escape from his midlife crisis? And what does the freedom gained actually mean if no one is watching? How do you live with yourself without losing your sense of humour? An evening of theatre that should leave plenty of room for your own thoughts.

The theatre and the actor

The Theatre "The comedians" at Wilhelminenstraße 43 in Kiel stands for lively, creative productions with a flair for topical material and special audience events. Experienced actor Ivan Dentler plays the leading role and, as the theatre makers promise, gives the one-handed sailor a unique blend of charisma and subtle humour.

Dates and tickets:

Regular tickets cost 25 euros, discounted tickets 22 euros. Pupils, students, trainees and holders of the Kiel Card pay only 8 euros. Theatre fans can benefit from attractive ticket offers: There is a package of four tickets for 55 euros as well as a limited early bird discount for 20 euros per ticket.

Ticket offers

  • Package deal: 4 tickets for 55 euros
  • Early bird discount: 20 Euro (limited contingent)
  • Normal tickets: 25 euros
  • Reduced: 22 Euro
  • Pupils, students, trainees and Kiel Card: 8 euros

Advance ticket sales

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  • Online: www.die-komoedianten.de
  • By telephone: 0431 / 55 34 01
  • In Kiel: CITTI Markt (information), Liesegang bookshop (Holstenstraße)

Dates

  • Premiere: Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 7 pm
  • February: Friday + Saturday, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th at 7 pm
  • March: Friday + Saturday, 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th at 7pm + Sunday 1st, 22nd, 29th at 6pm

Location:

  • Theatre The Comedians
  • Wilhelminenstraße 43, Kiel

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