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Theater Collective Das Manko Launches ZDF Miniseries

other · 2026-07-29

The German theater collective Das Manko GBR has released a four-part miniseries titled "Das Manko" on ZDF, earning enthusiastic praise from the theater community on social media. The 25-minute episodes blend absurd humor and physical slapstick, developed by eleven actors who have collaborated for years on stage scenes. The series marks a translation of their theatrical style to the screen, with reviewers highlighting its originality and comedic quality.

Key facts

  • Das Manko GBR is a theater collective that created the series.
  • The miniseries consists of four episodes, each 25 minutes long.
  • It airs on German public broadcaster ZDF.
  • The series features eleven actors who are friends and have worked together for years.
  • The humor is described as absurd and slapstick, with physical comedy.
  • Theater professionals on social media have praised the series for its humor.
  • The creators come from a theater background and adapted their skills to the new medium.

Entities

Institutions

  • Das Manko GBR
  • ZDF

Locations

  • Germany

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