Die Mitschuldigen

In a lively 18th‑century German tavern, the everyday bustle becomes the stage for a sparkling comedy of manners. The innkeeper, his daughter Sophie, her husband Söller, and the ever‑watchful waiter Alcet gather around a table strewn with wine, a lamp, and a half‑finished hat. Their banter, full of teasing insults and playful exaggeration, instantly draws the listener into a world where the ordinary is anything but dull.

Tensions rise as the weary innkeeper laments his son‑in‑law’s endless drinking and lazy habits, fearing that the family’s reputation is at stake. Sophie tries to mediate, urging harmony while Söller, ever the carefree troubadour, defends his pleasures with a song and a glass. Meanwhile, plans to transform the humble tavern into a fashionable hotel spark both hope and further comic misunderstandings, setting the stage for the ensuing acts.

The play’s brisk dialogue and vivid character sketches make it an ideal listen for fans of witty period comedy. Listeners will enjoy the rapid exchanges, the colorful insults, and the underlying affection that keeps the household from falling apart. As the inn’s future hangs in the balance, the audience is invited to laugh along while anticipating how the characters will navigate their tangled loyalties.