What are the date and time of the reading?

The dramatic reading takes place on Sunday, 04.01.2026, at 4:00 PM in the Suitcase Factory in Fürth.

What is the entrance fee?

The entrance fee is 5 euros per person; payment and ticket modalities are handled on-site unless otherwise announced.

Will there be a book signing or a Q and A?

Information will follow; the format is designated as a dramatic reading, additional program points will be announced by the organizer.

How is the accessibility on-site?

The Suitcase Factory is only partially accessible; please contact in advance if assistance is needed.

Where can I park and how do I get there by public transport?

Parking is recommended around Dr.-Mack-Straße; the Suitcase Factory can be accessed by public transport via the Jakobinenstraße stop.

How long does the reading last?

The expected duration is about 90 minutes including a short break; exact details will be provided by the organizer.

Erich Fried in Fürth: Language of Love Meets Contradiction and World

Name: The Poet's Suitcase – Erich Fried: Dramatic Reading with Coffee and Cake
Start: 2026-01-04T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-01-04T18:30:00+01:00
Location: Kofferfabrik - Theater

Hearing Erich Fried anew: A dramatic reading between tenderness and contradiction

A Sunday afternoon for seekers of meaning: In the suitcase factory, the Döring Theater Workshop unfolds Erich Fried's linguistic art as a lively reading – with coffee and cake, close to voice, verse, and attitude. From 4 PM, a poetic space opens up where love poems and political lyrics find their reading atmosphere and the literary experience becomes immediate.

Language as Resistance: Fried's Political Tone

Erich Fried, born in 1921 in Vienna and passed away in 1988, wrote against silence. His poems react to injustice, insisting on clarity of language and moral precision. In this reading, these narratives condense into an encounter with the author that makes the literary quality of his linguistic art audible.

Between Love Poems and World Reference

Those who know Fried's “Love Poems” are aware of the immediate warmth of his images. At the same time, his poetry remains dialogical with the world: With each stanza, it seeks truth, with each verse, it contradicts comfortable consensus. The dramatic form highlights nuances – breath, rhythm, pauses – making the intimate atmosphere palpable.

Curated and Presented

The compilation is managed by Brigitte Döring; the evening is presented by Andrea Gerhard and the Döring Theater Workshop. The format “The Poet's Suitcase” invites one to discover an author in depth – textually close, sound-conscious, and dramaturgically guided.

Venue with Character: The Suitcase Factory

The Suitcase Factory is a cultural place with cult status: Brick, stages, gallery, and gastronomy create an independent resonance space. Important to know: The event location is considered only partially barrier-free; please contact for assistance if needed.

Conclusion: Those who want to not only read Fried's poetry but hear it will find the ideal opportunity here. Precise language, engaged tone, and the proximity of the dramatic reading promise an intense literary experience. Secure your place and experience it live.