Cabaret duo Mackefisch delights in Chorweiler with humor and music!

Cabaret duo Mackefisch delights in Chorweiler with humor and music!

On July 9, 2025, the cabaret duo “Mackefisch” thrilled its audience with the program “Komplikreis” in the Chorweiler community center. This duo, consisting of Lucie Mackert and Peter Fischer, creatively combines music and cabaret while humorously treating everyday and social topics. Her performance, interspersed with puns and irony, caused lots of laughs and made people think.

What is particularly charming is the way they cleverly transport their instruments, which weigh a total of 80 kilograms. Old suitcases are converted into drums to improve the logistics of their train journeys. Fischer entertained the audience with humorous anecdotes, especially when Deutsche Bahn came up, which always cheered people up. The range of their musical performances is impressive: from electric piano to guitar to banjos and interesting converted Gameboys.

Sustainability with a smile

One of the central themes in Mackert's texts is sustainability, which is always presented with a wink. In one of their songs, the duo deals with the overfishing of tuna and the mixed feelings that arise when consuming such products. This shows how sensitively we deal with current ecological problems without losing sight of humor.

As the jury of the Baden-Württemberg Cabaret Prize in 2021 explained, the performances of “Mackefisch” are “super exciting”. The songs not only address social injustices, but are also packed with biting humor that captivates listeners. The Süddeutsche Zeitung highlights the duo's infectious happiness and explains how quickly the audience is enthusiastic about the varied music and poetic lyrics.

A look at cultural responsibility

In the current discussion about sustainability in art and culture, the organization Plant Values ​​emphasizes the need for cultural institutions to take responsibility. The arrival of visitors, sustainable event management and the conscious use of materials and energy are central points. These topics are also relevant to the message of “Mackefisch”, which lives sustainability not only in private but also on stage.

The duo is aware of their role in society, especially when it comes to the climate crisis, which they negotiate in a serious yet humorous context. As Fischer says: “The discussion about climate protection is important to us, but we also want to entertain.”

Overall, the evening remains positive and inspiring for both Mackefisch and the audience. The combination of engaging topics, clever lyrics and a cheerful performance makes “Mackefisch” not only a band with a good knack for entertainment, but also a role model for sustainable artists.

For anyone who would like to find out more about their work, please refer to the Mackefisch website as well as the helpful information on sustainability in the art scene from Plant Values. An evening with “Mackefisch” is definitely an experience that makes you laugh and think.