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Horst Schroth
12+ albums
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Horst Schroth was born on July 29, 1948, in Münchberg. He is a German cabaret artist, author, and actor. Initially, Schroth completed a degree in business administration, later pursuing studies in history and social sciences. During his academic years, he worked as a director's assistant at the theater and later transitioned to acting. In the mid-1970s, Schroth, along with Michael Batz, co-founded the Free Theater Group "Theater zwischen Tür und Angel" in Hamburg. This collaboration led to numerous productions in street theater and children's theater. From the mid-1980s, Schroth turned to cabaret. Initially, he collaborated with Achim Konejung and Michael Batz on programs such as "Die Volkszählungsrevue" (1983 and 1987) and "Sex Total" (1987). From 1989, Schroth teamed up with Konejung. In 1989, their production "Gnadenlos deutsch" premiered, offering a precise and politically satirical analysis of German reunification. In recognition of their work, the duo received the prestigious "Deutscher Kleinkunstpreis" in 1990. In 1999, Schroth again received the award, this time for his solo performances, making him one of the few comedians to win this prize twice. Additional notable awards include the 1999 "Stern des Jahres" from the Münchner Abendzeitung and the Leipziger Löwenzahn. In 2007, he was honored with the "Tegtmeier-Ehrenpreis" in Herne. During the 90s, Schroth presented productions like "Alles meins!" and the legendary cabaret projects "Reichspolterabend" (1990, 1992,
