When does the event start?

The reading starts on 01.08.2026 at 17:00.

Where does With Tears of Joy take place?

At the Brentano Theatre on Gartenstraße 7 in 96049 Bamberg.

How much is the entry fee?

There is no fixed ticket price. According to the venue, guests decide for themselves how much they want to pay.

Which texts are the focus?

The program features fairy tales by female poets, including Sophie Tieck's Belinde and small fairy tales by Bettine von Arnim.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

The evening takes place in the Brentano Theatre, so it is indoors or in the garden pavilion of the building.

Is there information about the number of seats?

The Brentano Theatre is considered a very small performance space with limited seating capacity. For current details, it is advisable to register directly with the organizer.

Romantic Fairy Tale Art in the Smallest Theatre in Bamberg

Name: With Tears of Joy
Start: 2026-08-01T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-01T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Brentano-Theater

Poetic Garden Pavilion at the Brentano Theatre: With Tears of Joy

In August, the smallest theater in Bamberg once again opens its garden pavilion for a literary experience of rare intimacy. With Tears of Joy marks the start of the Poetic Garden Pavilion 2026 and is dedicated to fairy tales by female poets. The program features Sophie Tieck's Belinde and small fairy tales by Bettine von Arnim - fine prose that blends romantic linguistic artistry, delicate irony, and poetic imagination.

Romance in Chamber Music Proximity

The Brentano Theatre is known as a place of intimacy: a space for a few guests, for concentrated readings, for immediate encounters between voice, text, and audience. It is precisely this reading atmosphere that adds to the charm of the evening. Here, literature unfolds its entire presence, not as a grand spectacle, but as a quiet, precise cultural experience.

Fairy Tales by Female Poets: Fine, Witty, Underappreciated

The selection of texts shines a light on two authors whose literary quality often fades behind the names of the great romantics. Sophie Tieck and Bettine von Arnim represent a literature that understands fairy tales not merely as children's stories but as an aesthetic space for thought. Between yearning, fantasy, and social criticism, an evening emerges that does not explain the canon but makes it palpable.

A Summer Evening for Literature Lovers

The Poetic Garden Pavilion connects historical themes with contemporary stage presence. Those interested in readings, romantic narrative forms, literary traditions, and the fine art of interpretation will find an evening of cultural depth here. The intimate venue, the summery surroundings, and the focus on female poets create an atmosphere that effortlessly combines education and enjoyment.

What Visitors Can Expect

A concentrated, warm, and inspiring literary experience in a small group is expected. The evening is suitable for all who wish to experience romance not as a museum piece but as a living experience. Anyone who wants to feel the unique atmosphere of the Brentano Theatre and rediscover rarely performed texts should experience this event live.