Paul Panzer is one of the most distinctive voices in German comedy. With his new program "Schöne neue Welt - welcome to hell" he is touring the German-speaking world in 2026. He will be stopping off in Zurich on April 25 and 26 at the Kongresshaus. The focus is on modern contradictions, technological overload and human abysses.
Paul Panzer is the alter ego of German comedian Dieter Tappert, born in 1972 in Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia. He became famous in the mid-2000s with staged telephone pranks that were released on several CDs. The character Panzer speaks with a noticeable speech impediment, wears a Hawaiian shirt and lives in a seemingly absurd parallel universe. This is precisely where the appeal lies: behind the bizarre appearance is often a subtle look at social absurdities.
Tappert's programs as Paul Panzer always address current topics - from family life and social media to politically charged everyday phenomena. He avoids flat punchlines and uses his character to convey sharp observations without coming across as preachy. His humor is quirky, but points to real tensions in social life.
Those who can't be in Zurich in 2026 will have another opportunity in 2027: Paul Panzer will also be performing in Schaan and Lucerne in May.