Der Haken

by Lutz Hübner, Sarah Nemitz
Performed: - Reberastrasse 12, 9490 Schaan, Liechtenstein, Feb 20 - Mar 15, 2026
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A comedy with a seriuos and poetic twist. Der Haken (The Catch) had a very successful run in Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland, with a super talented and committed cast.
6 people in search of the perfect apartment. This one is gorgeous and affordable, so there must be something wrong with it. Lutz Hübner and Sarah Nemitz’s comedy with dramatic undertones deals with economic constraints, class society, and, last but not least, the question of what it means to be a good neighbor.

Creative Team:
Scenic Design: Heinz Brehm
Costume Design: Kerstin Köck Resch
Make-up: Annette Ospelt
Lighting Design: Peter Mentzel
Sound Design: Yves Hüsler
Assistant Director: Eveline Solenthaler
Crew: Rainer Ospelt
Production: Thomas Hassler, Zeno Langenbahn
Media: Heidi Salmhofer
Touring coordination: Ute Hoffmann

Cast:
Hanna Mierau: Heidi Salmhofer
Jan Mierau: Mattias Brüstle
Peer Bechtolf: Sascha Jähnert
Cetin Özdamar: Alois Ruch
Berenice Vendel: Susanna Hasenbach
Sina Hindelang: Julia Enderli-Rootering
Martin Brockes: Wolfgang Rainer
Dr. Benedikt Goldmann: Hanno Dreher

Photography: Nils Vollmar




Press

"The portrayal of the apartment owner, who is clearly suffering from dementia, is also impressive: moments of mental clarity alternate abruptly with disorientation—a dynamic that is both moving and reveals the tragic dimension of the situation. Overall, the production thrives on the ensemble’s interplay, its rhythm, tension, and precise timing."
Julia Kaufmann, Liechtensteiner Vaterland

"With Katrin Hilbe, Theater Karussell is once again placing its trust in a director who has already left her mark on the ensemble with the production “Extrawurst.” Her approach draws on the strengths of the playwrights: humor arises from the interplay of characters and dialogue, not from caricature. At the same time, the production highlights social dilemmas without preaching a moral lesson. The set design merely suggests a kitchen and living room and makes do with relatively few, strategically placed props. It is precisely this minimalism that proves to be a strength: it leaves room for the audience’s imagination, allowing them to envision their own dream apartment."
Julia Kaufmann, Liechtensteiner Vaterland

"The production builds a remarkable sense of suspense: it’s not just the characters on stage who are searching for the “catch”—the audience is puzzling over it too."
Julia Kaufmann, Liechtensteiner Vaterland

“Little by little, director Katrin Hilbe gives these characters room to develop, creates believable social tensions, and gently imbues the story with an ever-changing, suspenseful atmosphere.”
Sieglinde Wöhrer, Kulturzeitschrift