Evening with the Ostensibles--Short Plays and Improv Theatre

Join us for an evening of sharp wit, heartfelt comedy, and unexpected encounters!
In three brilliant short plays by Alan Ayckbourn

— Mother Figure, Between Mouthfuls, and A Talk in the Park —

we dive into chaotic homes, tense dinner tables, and lonely park benches, where everyday moments spiral into hilarious and touching tales.

Motherfigure

Welcome to the wild world of a sleep-deprived mum who’s swapped grown-up talk for bedtime stories — and drags her nosy neighbors right into the madness. Toys everywhere. Sanity? Optional.

Between Mouthfuls

A polite dinner service turns into a delicious disaster as hidden affairs and simmering tensions surface between two couples — all stitched together by one increasingly awkward waiter. A sharp, juicy comedy about what really gets served at the table.

A talk in the park

Everyone’s got something to say — if only someone would listen! Five lonely hearts, five park benches, and one hilarious loop of missed connections. Heartfelt, awkward, and oh-so-human.

But that’s not all: the evening also features a lively improv performance and a brand-new comedy sketch — bringing even more laughter, spontaneity, and surprises to the stage!
 Performed in English by Osnabrück’s very own Ostensibles!