Bernie lives with his friend Hubert in the small town of Heppenstätt. Bernies dreams of a theater production that will make Heppenstätt the focal point of the theater world. Bernie's ex-girlfriend Lola is supposed to sew the costumes again, but here the revenge is sweet. Bernie's heart is captured by Lydia, who is also auditioning for the casting, and Hubert has his eye on Lola.