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After a medical emergency at the RuhrCongress in Bochum, comedian and presenter Mario Barth canceled his show on Saturday evening (26 November). There was only understanding in the audience for this, but many viewers are now troubled by the replacement announcements. And the discussion about Barth’s comments on the rescue operation is heating up.
What happened Saturday: “A man of about 50 years old who was sitting in a stall suddenly felt unwell, then collapsed,” Barth’s press spokesman Andreas Saker said by phone on Sunday. Paramedics from the private medical service took care of the man and then called the emergency services of the Bochum fire brigade and the emergency doctor. Arrangements were made to take him to the hospital.
The emergency had to interrupt the show for about 20 minutes, which was already in the second half. “The organizer and Mario Barth jointly decided to cancel the show,” Saker says. “The situation was very serious, it was not possible to continue without flirting.” It is not known what the man is doing at this time.
Bochum fire brigade “irritated” by Barth’s comments on the rescue operation
According to the fire brigade, Mario Barth commented on what was happening from the platform during the deployment of the rescue service of the Bochum fire brigade. A spokesman for the Bochum fire brigade said: “We are extremely incensed by this.” It often happens that an artiste interrupts his show or even cancels it. However, such behavior is “extremely unusual” on the part of a performer, especially at a time when gazes and patient safety are hotly debated.
Violent discussion about Barth’s comments on the deployment of paramedics
It is certain that several minutes were needed before paramedics arrived on site. This has been reported by many viewers over email and in social networks. They were in the room next to the hall, but not in the hall itself. In this regard, many in the audience show understanding for Barth’s comments, who told the paramedics to move faster. However, others such as the fire service found these comments to be completely inappropriate. Reader Jens Heinemann wrote by e-mail: “They (paramedics, note) could not explain themselves in the situation, justify themselves, they had to do their job, while Mr. Barth raised his voice against them on stage and A hall even celebrated it. I found that shameful.
These events are discussed on various networks, including various Facebook Pages. “There happened things that were definitely not right for both parties, the organizer, Mario Barth and the medical service…. I was incredibly shocked on all sides,” writes a user on the Ruhr News Facebook page. “
Bochum ticket for Mario Barth should now also be valid for Essen or Dortmund
Viewers reacted sympathetically to the show’s demolition. “There was a standing ovation for the decision,” said spokesman Andreas Saker. The Bochum audience must also be compensated for the unusual part of the show. “We want to make sure that they have the opportunity to go to one of the shows in Dortmund or Essen with their ticket,” Saker explains. The details are still to be clarified.
Mario Barth in his new program “Men are women, sometimes but… maybe!” with can be seen on Sunday, 4 December at the Grughalle in Essen and on Thursday, 23 February at the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund.
All ticket holders for the Barth show in Bochum will be contacted
However, in social networks, many viewers are not happy with this solution, with many comments – such as on Facebook – being critical. Because: On site, the organizers initially promised that the show would be repeated directly in Bochum. “Mario Barth promised on stage that he would definitely come back to the Ruhr Congress, even if he had to buy the hall,” reports 53-year-old spectator Heiko Eckstein. There was loud applause for this. This is also confirmed by other reports like that of Jens Heinemann. “If you get something out in front of an audience of thousands, it has to be perfect,” says Eckstein.
Press spokesman Andreas Saker explained the situation as follows: “It is not easy to find an alternative date in Bochum.” “In any case, all ticket holders will be written next week,” the spokesman said.
“I hope that visitors will also be provided with suitable maps,” Heiko Eckstein still looks at things critically. He had first class tickets at Bochum. “After looking at locations in Essen and Dortmund, there is no similar location available,” he also writes on Facebook.
