Visitation in the ETA Hoffmann Theater: A novel becomes a lively stage experience
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Visitation on stage: A novel opens its multifaceted spaces
A house by the lake, changing inhabitants, and a century of German history: Jenny Erpenbeck's novel Visitation unfolds its effect from the gaps between biographies. On October 20, 2026, the ETA Hoffmann Theater Bamberg will dedicate itself to this demanding A-level reading in a special connection of reading, literary-pedagogical discussion, and scenic concentration.
Literature as a stage event
The event in the series Theater meets Abi focuses on two central chapters of the novel. Actress Sophie Angehrn brings Erpenbeck's precise, imagery-rich language to life, while Prof. Dr. Friedhelm Marx uncovers the literary layers of the work. In conversation with chief dramaturg Antonia Leitgeb and director John von Düffel, a dialogue emerges between acting, dramaturgy, and university literary studies.
A house as a memory space
Erpenbeck's novel does not tell a linear story, but rather in concentrations. The house by the lake becomes the quiet center of a story where personal fates, political upheavals, and the transience of human claims intertwine. The reading makes this structure immediately tangible: voice, pause, and acoustics transform the prose into a concentrated stage experience.
New interpretations for the A-level reading
Especially for students, this format provides a deeper access to a work that plays an important role in the central A-level exams. Friedhelm Marx is considered a noted Jenny Erpenbeck specialist at the University of Bamberg. His literary perspective connects text analysis with theatrical practice and makes visible how narrative voice, perspective shifts, temporal structure, and motifs shape the impact of Visitation.
Theater atmosphere at the ETA Hoffmann Theater
The reading takes place on the main stage of the ETA Hoffmann Theater. The traditional house combines classical acting, modern productions, readings, and music theater. The barrier-free access enables an inclusive cultural experience; wheelchair spaces are located in the auditorium and should be registered with the box office.
Conclusion: A novel steps into the light
This edition of Theater meets Abi promises not an ordinary literary event, but a precisely composed encounter with a central work of contemporary German-language literature. Those who want to read Visitation anew, understand it more deeply, and experience it as a living theater text will find a compelling resonance space at the ETA Hoffmann Theater.
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