Name: CANCELLATION! THE POET'S SUITCASE - today Erich Mühsam
Start: 2026-07-19T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-19T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kofferfabrik

A poetic afternoon with Erich Mühsam in the suitcase factory

The poet's suitcase focuses on Erich Mühsam today: as a poet, anarchist, satirist, and an uncomfortable spirit of literary modernity. The scenic reading with music over coffee and cake combines linguistic art, memory, and stage presence into a literary experience that makes Mühsam's radical stance as audible as the rhythmic power of his texts.

An author between cabaret, revolt, and lyrical sharpness

Erich Mühsam represents a literature that does not merely describe but contradicts. His works range from poems and plays to polemical-essayistic texts and showcase an author who shaped the cultural and political discourse of his time with unusual energy. The reading brings this tension between linguistic wit, resistance, and the intimacy of form to life.

Scenic reading with music: When voice and text support each other

The combination of recitation and music gives Mühsam's texts a special reading atmosphere. The format of Döring's theater workshop focuses on closeness, concentration, and the sensual impact of the performance. Thus, an evening is created that not only conveys literary quality but makes it tangible.

Suitcase factory as a stage for words and encounters

The suitcase factory is known in Fürth as a creative event location with a diverse cultural profile. For the reading, the space offers an unconventional, approachable atmosphere with coffee, cake, and an environment where literature does not seem distant but represents an immediate author encounter. The location at Lange Straße 81 is well connected; at the same time, the place indicates limited accessibility according to the operator.

What visitors can expect

Anyone interested in modern literature, political poetry, and historically informed stage formats will find an evening with substance here. The poet's suitcase promises no museum-like reading but a lively approach to an author whose texts continue to provoke, stir, and touch to this day. This literary experience is particularly worthwhile for all who appreciate linguistic artistry and cultural depth.

Conclusion: In the suitcase factory, Mühsam's work, music, and theater come together for a dense afternoon between reflection and presence. Those who understand literature as an attitude should not miss this date.