Anyone who greets people in the street these days is considered a naive and utopian dreamer. Many seem to have forgotten that a conversation can be even more enjoyable than insulting strangers on the internet. So why not take the risk of talking to people who have a different opinion? We might learn something and make progress together. If not, we’ll just go home and insult each other online.  Sebastian 23 says much more than “hello.” In his overdue debut at the Ruhrfestspiele, the comedian, poetry slammer, activist, and bestselling author from the Ruhr area presents his tenth solo program, “Zusammenhaltestelle” (Stop for Solidarity). In 2025, he won the German Comedy Award and has performed on countless stages. Thousands of people follow his daily satirical posts on social media. However, “Zusammenhaltestelle” is more than just a comedy program – it is a plea for optimism, empathy, and the courage to break new ground together. That sounds like pathos, which must needs be countered with irony. Or is that just a communicative trick? You can only find out if you join him!