1980s musical Fame is currently taking Trier by storm. The final showing of the three-night theatre production of the 25-year-old TV series has almost sold out, and there are plans to bring other musicals to the area.
Local theatre enthusiast Hartmut Landei, 42, said, "I am too young to remember when it was first on TV, so this gave me the chance to catch up on some culture history. I saw the opening night and it was so good, I bought 20 tickets to see it again on 17th October when it closes and I'm able to drive people from Saarburg if they want to come." Landei has arranged a large bus to ferry people to the theatre from Saarburg.
As of yet only the Evergreen Retirement Home has been in touch about the possibility of taking several of their more robust residents, who remember the original TV series fondly, but the head of the centre was worried the excitement of the bright lights and the upbeat, ultra-modern music might affect those of a weaker constitution in an adverse way. In 2012, twelve of the residents were treated for traumatic stress after watching The Sound of Music. A further seven were arrested for disturbance of the peace during the final scenes as it became clear they were not going to get the ending they had hoped for.
Landei continued, "this will put Saarburg on the map, even if it is taking place 20 kilometres up the road."
Fame Das Musical (German only) is on at the Trier Theatre for one more showing on 17th October. Tickets are available now either through Hartmut Landei or the Trier Theatre box office.
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