Mindful Killing through Conscious Eating: Karsten Dusse's Crime Comedy in Göttingen


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When Mindfulness Meets Murderous Desire: Karsten Dusse's Darkly Humorous Crime Comedy in Göttingen
On October 22, 2026, the Young Theater Göttingen will present Mindful Killing through Conscious Eating on stage. The production is based on the bestselling book of the same name by Karsten Dusse and combines crime comedy, satire, and the language of modern self-help literature into an entertaining and unusual theatrical evening.
Between Wellness Promises and Deadly Consequences
The central character is lawyer Björn Diemel, who wants to organize his life according to the principles of mindfulness. However, this time his physical fitness goes out of balance. Together with his mindfulness coach Joschka Breitner, Diemel searches for a new approach to nutrition, self-optimization, and inner balance. The involvement of kidnappers and other criminal opponents adds an exceedingly macabre touch to the healthy lifestyle.
Literary Satire with Dark Humor
Karsten Dusse connects legal precision, social observation, and absurd tension in his novel series. The stage adaptation by Bernd Schmidt transfers this unique narrative blend into a fast-paced theater format. The genre of the crime novel meets the parody of the self-help guide: Between nutrition tips, mindfulness exercises, and dangerous decisions, a linguistic art form emerges that sharply reflects the cultural zeitgeist.
A Theater Experience for Fans of the Mindful Killing Series
The Young Theater Göttingen continues to build on the great success of previous Mindful Killing productions with this performance. More than 10,000 visitors have already experienced earlier parts of the series in-house. The proximity to the reading material gives way to a lively stage action with ensemble, dialogue pace, and comedic tension. Thus, an intense reading atmosphere is created without an actual reading: the characters become physical, the pointed language gains voice, rhythm, and immediate presence.
Karsten Dusse: Lawyer, Author, and Master of Absurd Balance
Karsten Dusse, born in 1973 in Essen, works as a lawyer, author, and audiobook narrator. He first gained fame through his work as a television author and headwriter, among others for the comedy series Ladykracher. For his television work, he received the German Comedy Award and was nominated for the Grimme Award. With Mindful Killing, his successful crime series featuring Björn Diemel began in 2019. The novel Mindful Killing through Conscious Eating was published in 2024 by Heyne Verlag and continues the connection of crime tension, self-help parody, and social satire.
Conclusion: Dark Humor Live at the Young Theater Göttingen
The audience can expect a fast-paced crime comedy where healthy eating, inner peace, and criminal energy collide in a highly entertaining way. Those who appreciate literary adaptations, satirical social observation, and pointed theater will experience a special author encounter with the world of Karsten Dusse. The theater evening on October 22, 2026, invites you to experience Björn Diemel's mindful abysses live.
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