When does the reading take place?

The reading takes place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the TreffBar at the E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater at E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Platz 1 in 96047 Bamberg.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular ticket price is 11 euros. Reduced tickets are available according to the ticket provider.

Which literary work will be read?

The focus is on Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus.

Is the venue accessible?

Performances in the Treff are generally accessible to wheelchair users, according to the venue. For individual questions, the theater provides assistance by phone.

Is there free seating?

Free seating is indicated for the event.

Stephan Ullrich reads Frankenstein Bamberg 2026

Name: Stephan Ullrich reads: Mary Shelley Frankenstein
Start: 2026-10-20T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-20T22:00:00+02:00
Location: E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater, TreffBar

Frankenstein's creation myth as an immersive literary experience

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus is one of the most influential novels in world literature. On October 20, 2026, Stephan Ullrich will present this famous material in the E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater in Bamberg as a reading.

Between Gothic Novel and Modern Scientific Question

Shelley’s novel combines a dark atmosphere, philosophical reflection, and dramatic storytelling. At its center is Victor Frankenstein, who transcends the limits of human knowledge and creates an artificial being. From this narrative conflict emerges a timeless engagement with responsibility, exclusion, loneliness, and the question of what makes a person human.

A Voice for the Linguistic Art of Mary Shelley

Stephan Ullrich addresses the classic in the TreffBar of the E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater. The reading opens a concentrated access to Shelley’s precise prose, her shifting perspectives, and the suggestive imagery of the novel. Between scientific ambition and existential despair, a reading atmosphere unfolds in which the literary quality of the work becomes immediately palpable.

Literary History with Contemporary Resonance

Frankenstein was first published in 1818 and is considered a key work of horror literature as well as an important precursor to science fiction. The author linked romantic depictions of nature with questions of technical progress, thus creating a narrative model that continues to shape theater, film, pop culture, and cultural discourse to this day.

Conclusion: Discover Mary Shelley Live

The event promises a concentrated author encounter with a classic whose themes have remarkably remained relevant. Those who want to experience the linguistic craftsmanship, philosophical depth, and haunting allure of Mary Shelley’s novel live will find in this reading a special evening for literature lovers.