When does the reading take place?

The event takes place on October 31, 2026, at 4 PM at the suitcase factory in Fürth.

How much is the entrance fee?

The entrance fee is 5 Euros per person.

Is there coffee and cake?

Yes, the format is explicitly announced as a dramatic reading with coffee and cake.

Is the event suitable for families?

Yes, the literary format surrounding The Little Witch is particularly aimed at families and children.

Where does the reading take place?

At the suitcase factory, Lange Str. 81, 90762 Fürth.

What is the literary focus?

The focus is on Otfried Preußler's children's book classic The Little Witch in a dramatic reading.

Halloween Meets Literature: Otfried Preußler's Little Witch Comes Alive in Fürth

Name: The Poet*Interior Case - The Little Witch by Otfried Preußler
Start: 2026-10-31T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-31T18:30:00+01:00
Location: Kofferfabrik

A Halloween Afternoon Full of Language Magic and Character Charm

With The Poet*Interior Case, Otfried Preußler's beloved The Little Witch returns to the stage. The Döringsche Theater Workshop invites you to a dramatic reading with coffee and cake at the suitcase factory - a literary experience for families, children, and adults who want to not only read children's literature but hear it come alive.

When a Children's Book Becomes a Theatrical Moment

Preußler's tale is one of the longest-lasting classics of German children's literature. The story of the little witch combines wit, morality, and rebellion with a language that has been read, recited, and quoted for generations. Especially in a dramatic reading, this material unfolds its unique power: voices, rhythm, and atmosphere open the text anew and transform the familiar plot into an immediate evening of linguistic art.

Reading Atmosphere Between Coffee House and Creepy Glow

The event on October 31 at 4 PM places a wise emphasis on Halloween without losing the literary core. Coffee and cake create closeness, and the intimate atmosphere of the suitcase factory gives the format a personal touch. Thus, an afternoon emerges where the author encounter effects not through distance but through performative closeness. The audience experiences literature as a shared event - warm, playful, and carefully staged.

Otfried Preußler: A Name with Literary Authority

Otfried Preußler is among the most important German children's and youth book authors of the 20th century. His official biography page lists central works including The Little Witch, The Robber Hotzenplotz, and Krabat; he is also noted for numerous awards, including international honors for Krabat. His work is firmly anchored in literary education and remains a reliable reference point for reading promotion, theater adaptations, and cultural memory.

Why a Visit is Worth It

Those who attend this reading will get more than a retelling. The format connects literary quality, child-friendly accessibility, and the sensory experience of a stage where language becomes audible. For families, school references, and all friends of classic children's literature, the afternoon offers a fitting access to a book that, through its humanity and subtle humor, continues to resonate today.

Conclusion: Anyone looking for a lovingly staged reading with autumnal atmosphere, classic material, and genuine proximity to literature should not miss this date in Fürth. The little witch is waiting to be discovered live.