Max Uthoff
About Max Uthoff
Max Uthoff is a German Kabarett artist born on September 24, 1967 in Munich. He holds a law degree from Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, completing his second legal examination in 2002 - a background that directly informs his analytical, legally precise style of political satire. Kabarett is a specifically German tradition of political commentary that combines theatrical staging and sharp social critique, distinct from US-style stand-up in its depth and overt engagement with political structures. Uthoff is best known as co-host of ZDF's flagship political satire show "Die Anstalt," which he has presented since 2014 alongside Claus von Wagner.
Uthoff's path into cabaret was shaped by his family: his father Reiner Uthoff founded the Munich Rationaltheater in 1965, where Max gained early experience on and behind the stage. In 2006, he reopened the Rationaltheater, running it until July 2008 when touring commitments made ongoing management impossible. From 2011 to 2013, Uthoff appeared regularly on ZDF's "Neues aus der Anstalt" as the resident "Anstaltsanwalt" (asylum lawyer). Since 2014, he has co-hosted the successor format "Die Anstalt" with Claus von Wagner: a 45-minute political satire show broadcast every four weeks on ZDF. The show won the Grimme Prize in 2015, the German Television Award (Deutscher Fernsehpreis) in 2020, and the Bavarian Television Award in 2021. Uthoff also tours with solo programs: his current show, "Alles im Wunderland," was broadcast on 3sat in December 2025 and toured through that year with Munich dates in December 2025.
Max Uthoff is actively performing as of 2025-2026. His solo show "Alles im Wunderland" has dates through the end of 2025, including Munich in December 2025, and was broadcast on 3sat on December 30, 2025. "Die Anstalt" continues on ZDF in 2025 and 2026 with new episodes regularly. Tour dates are listed via his agency cooltouragentur.com and on the official ZDF website.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Max Uthoff?
Max Uthoff is a German Kabarett artist and trained lawyer born in 1967 in Munich. Since 2014 he has co-hosted "Die Anstalt," ZDF's flagship political satire show, together with Claus von Wagner. The show has won the Grimme Prize (2015), the Deutscher Fernsehpreis (2020), and the Bavarian Television Award (2021). He also performs solo shows and tours Germany regularly.
What is Max Uthoff's most famous show?
"Die Anstalt" on ZDF, which he has co-hosted with Claus von Wagner since 2014, is his highest-profile work. The 45-minute political satire format airs every four weeks and tackles major political and social issues with sharp analytical commentary. It is the successor to "Neues aus der Anstalt," in which Uthoff had appeared as a guest since 2011. His solo show "Alles im Wunderland" (2025) is his current touring program.
What style of comedy does Max Uthoff do?
Uthoff works in the German Kabarett tradition: political satire that is analytical, structurally critical, and deeply engaged with current events. His legal background shapes his approach - he dissects political and economic contradictions with precision. His style is described as left-leaning, intellectual, and sharp. "Die Anstalt" is known for complex visual presentations and unexpected connections between political phenomena.
Where is Max Uthoff from?
Max Uthoff was born in Munich, Bavaria, where he grew up with a theatrical background through his father's Rationaltheater. He studied law at Ludwig Maximilians University Munich and completed his legal examinations in 2002 before pursuing cabaret full-time.
Where can I watch Max Uthoff?
"Die Anstalt" episodes are available on ZDF's website and media library at zdf.de. His solo show "Alles im Wunderland" was broadcast on 3sat in December 2025. He tours live throughout Germany.
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