Alex Kristan in Bruck an der Mur

Alex Kristan is an Austrian comedian, cabaret performer and impressionist, born in 1972. He became known for impersonating public figures, particularly motorsport and football personalities such as Niki Lauda, Hans Krankl and Toni Polster, before establishing his own solo comedy programmes. Alex Kristan premiered his first solo show, Jetlag für Anfänger, in 2012 and followed it with Heimvorteil. Later programmes included Lebhaft and 50 Shades of Schmäh, taking his character comedy and impressions to cabaret and theatre stages around Austria.