When does the Reading Stage-Extra take place?

The event takes place on Thursday, November 19, 2026, starting at 7:30 PM.

Where does the Reading Stage-Extra take place?

The venue is Annapam at Bäckergasse 23, 86150 Augsburg.

What is the admission fee?

Admission to the Reading Stage-Extra is free.

Is registration required?

Due to limited space in the vaulted cellar, prior registration at lesebuehne-extra@web.de is requested.

Who is organizing the literary evening?

Gerald Fiebig reads as the estate manager of Carl Ricé, Wolfgang Kemmer reads for Veronika Raila, and Alexander Moeckl provides the musical accompaniment.

Which personalities are in focus?

The evening honors the Augsburg artist Carl Ricé, who passed away in 2024, and the award-winning writer Veronika Raila.

Reading Stage-Extra Augsburg 2026

Name: Reading Stage-Extra
Start: 2026-11-19T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-19T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Annapam

Reading Stage-Extra: Voices for Carl Ricé and Veronika Raila

On Thursday, November 19, 2026, the Reading Stage-Extra at the Augsburg Annapam dedicates a special evening to two extraordinary personalities of the regional art and literature scene. The focus is on the storyteller, performer, dancer, painter, and cultural mediator Carl Ricé, who passed away in 2024, as well as the highly acclaimed writer Veronika Raila.

Literature as a Living Memory

The event combines literary appreciation, spoken language, and musical accompaniment. Gerald Fiebig, as the estate manager of Carl Ricé, takes over the reading from his works. Wolfgang Kemmer lends his voice to Veronika Raila's texts. This creates a special author encounter: It is not merely the presentation of books that is central, but the question of how literary voices resonate beyond the moment.

Veronika Raila: Award-winning Language Art

Despite autism and a severe physical disability that greatly restricts her communication, Veronika Raila writes. Her literary work stands for an independent perspective and an intense engagement with language, perception, and human experience. In 2026, she received the art prize from the Augsburg district in the field of fiction as well as the art promotion award from the city of Augsburg in the field of literature.

A Literary Experience in the Vaulted Cellar

Alexander Moeckl, a long-time companion of Carl Ricé and former collaborator of Veronika Raila, shapes the musical framework. In the historical vaulted cellar of the Annapam, voice, text, and music come together. The intimate reading atmosphere creates space for concentrated listening, linguistic artistry, and the immediate impact of literary narratives.

Conclusion: An Evening for the Augsburg Literary Scene

The Reading Stage-Extra promises a moving evening between memory, contemporary literature, and music. Entry is free; due to the limited space in the vaulted cellar, prior registration by email is requested. Those who wish to experience Carl Ricé's artistic legacy and Veronika Raila's literary voice live will find a focused cultural event with special significance for Augsburg.