Giacobbo/Müller Revive Classic Characters in Circus Knie Comeback
Giacobbo/Müller Revive Classic Characters in Circus Knie Comeback
Zurich — May 10, 2025 —
comedians Giacobbo and Müller have reunited in Zurich to bring their classic characters to the Circus Knie circus. The duo’s performance features familiar faces such as Fredi Hinz,drawing audiences to laugh at the renewed comedy. For Swiss comedy fans, this comeback is a must-see. Read on for details.
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Giacobbo/Müller Revive Classic Characters in Circus Knie Comeback
The iconic Swiss comedy duo brings familiar faces to the ring in Zurich.
Mike Müller and Viktor giacobbo have reunited, bringing their beloved characters to the Circus Knie premiere in Zurich. The question is: can their brand of humor still resonate with audiences today?
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[Image of Fredi Hinz on stage]
Caption: Viktor Giacobbo reprises his role as Fredi hinz in the Circus Knie show. Photo: Patrick Gutenberg
Fredi Hinz,the perpetually down-on-his-luck character brought to life by Viktor Giacobbo,is back.The disheveled ex-junkie, eternally searching for “two Schtutz for d’Achlafschell,” is now part of the Circus Knie program. The audience greeted his appearance with enthusiastic applause.
These Zurich performances mark a homecoming for the character and a critically important comeback for Giacobbo, 73, and Müller, 61. Müller has been performing in the circus tent, and Giacobbo joined him in Zurich. The duo will also perform in Basel and Lucerne. This reunion is a noteworthy moment, at least for Swiss comedy fans.
Old Friends, New Jokes
Giacobbo and Müller are presenting four sketches featuring their classic characters: Fredi Hinz, Harry Hasler, Bauer Wermelinger, Ms. Grütter and her son Armin, and Sonny Boppeler and benno. These characters were staples of their popular TV show “Giacobbo/Müller,” which ended in 2016. While satire is frequently enough about pushing boundaries, this show leans into the comfort of familiarity.
[Image of mike Müller and Viktor Giacobbo as Harry Hasler and Bauer Wermelinger]
Caption: Harry Hasler (Giacobbo) and Bauer Wermelinger (Müller) bring their signature humor to the circus. photo: Patrick Gutenberg
While the characters are familiar, the sketches are newly written for the circus. Harry Hasler, still driving his Corvette, now contemplates a run for Zurich City President, with a platform that includes “concreting the Zurich sea pool to create parking spaces.” The joke lands, and the audience laughs, perhaps recognizing a satirical reflection of local politics.
Ms. Grütter (“I born you in pain!”) continues to command her son Armin, forcing him to perform hobby-horse stunts after an elegant horse show. The scene is intentionally awkward and cringe-worthy, eliciting a mix of amusement and discomfort.Gentle Jabs and Cozy Cabaret
The humor occasionally touches on political themes, with jabs at the left-leaning Zurich city government, the political center, and agricultural subsidies. Bauer Wermelinger even offers Fredi Hinz a paltry wage to work as a harvest assistant. However, the comedy remains gentle, avoiding any real offense. It’s a comfortable brand of cabaret, elevated by the grand setting of the Circus Knie tent, which aims to fill 2300 seats each night.
[Image of Fredi Hinz in a clown scene]
Caption: Fredi Hinz brings his signature brand of humor to the Circus Knie. photo: Patrick Gutenberg
