When does the reading start

The reading begins on Wednesday, 08.04.2026, at 20:00 at the E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater Bamberg.

Is there a book signing

Information to follow. Please check the organizer's notes in advance or inquire at the theater box office.

Is the event location barrier-free

Yes. The access is wheelchair-friendly, with designated wheelchair spaces in the auditorium. Registration at the theater box office is recommended.

How do I reach the location and where can I park

The theater is centrally located at E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Platz 1. Parking is available in municipal parking garages in the city center; public transport access is provided.

How long does the reading last

Information to follow. Typically, a staged reading lasts between 75 and 100 minutes; the organizer will provide exact details.

Where can I find more details and tickets

Current information is available from the official event calendar of Bamberg Tourism and the E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater.

Voice, Tension, Kleist: Stephan Ullrich's Reading in Bamberg Ignites Linguistic Art and Depth

Name: Stephan Ullrich reads Heinrich von Kleist
Start: 2026-04-08T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-08T23:30:00+02:00
Location: E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater Bamberg

An evening of linguistic art: Stephan Ullrich unfolds Heinrich von Kleist

On April 8, 2026, the E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater in Bamberg transforms into a resonating space for Heinrich von Kleist's relentless dramaturgy. Actor Stephan Ullrich guides through a reading that combines the reading atmosphere, stylistic precision, and author encounter into a literary experience.

Listening to Kleist: Voice, Rhythm, Breath

Those who read Kleist sense his inner tension; those who hear Kleist experience his linguistic art physically. Ullrich's timbre highlights the subtle pauses between irony, pathos, and straightforwardness. Thus, characters from works such as Michael Kohlhaas or The Broken Pitcher become audible – with that nervous energy that makes Kleist's prose and dramas unique since the Romantic period.

Literary classification: Genre, style, impact

Kleist's narrative breaks conventions: guilt and justice, power and morality collide – a canon of modernity avant la lettre. The reading unfolds this literary quality without stage illusion, focused on language, syntax, and subtext. The audience receives a precise work analysis in the medium of voice: concentrated, sensual, knowledgeable.

Work and Present: Why Kleist now

His texts inquire about responsibility and civil courage. In Ullrich's interpretation, Kleist's cultural discourse shines brightly in the present: not museal, but urgent. Between narrative drive and intellectual sharpness, an intimate atmosphere arises that tempts further reading.

Reader Feedback

The reactions from readers are clear: Stephan Ullrich delights literature lovers with his work.

Website: 'Ullrich combines precision with warmth – Kleist gains acoustic presence.'

Conclusion: A focused reading for literature enthusiasts seeking Kleist's linguistic art as an immediate experience. Precise interpretation, insightful classification, close to text and tone – an evening that provokes further thought.