When does the theatrical reading take place?

The event takes place on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

Where does the reading take place?

The theatrical reading takes place at Jazzclub Augsburg at Philippine-Welser-Straße 11, 86150 Augsburg.

Who is organizing the evening?

Natalie Hünig is conducting the reading. Kai Desharnais-Schäfer plays the piano and Julius Herion accompanies the evening on saxophone.

How much is the admission?

The regular admission is €12. The reduced admission costs €8.

In which language will the texts be presented?

The selected texts by David Grossman will be presented in German translation.

How can tickets be reserved?

Tickets can be reserved online or via email at literaturtage@dig-augsburg.de.

David Grossman Reads in Augsburg 2026

Name: Theatrical Reading – David Grossman
Start: 2026-10-26T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-26T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Jazzclub Augsburg

David Grossman's Literary Voices in Jazzclub Augsburg

On Monday, October 26, 2026, the Jazzclub Augsburg will transform into a place of concentrated linguistic art. The theatrical reading is dedicated to selected texts by Israeli writer David Grossman – an author whose narratives connect private relationships, societal contradictions, and the fragile hope for understanding.

Literature between Intimacy and Social Conflict

David Grossman is considered one of the significant voices in contemporary Israeli literature. His novels, essays, and children's books revolve around memory, loss, love, family relationships, and the political tensions of his homeland. Grossman combines narrative precision with a remarkable sensitivity to the nuances of human experience.

The reading highlights not only the peace activist and political commentator but especially the masterful storyteller and creator of distinctive characters. His literary quality arises from the tension between individual biography and collective memory, between everyday language and poetic condensation.

Natalie Hünig Gives Voice to the Texts

Actress Natalie Hünig interprets the selected texts in German translation. Her voice provides direct access to Grossman’s narrative world: to broken biographies, conflicting emotions, and those quiet moments when private experience connects with the cultural discourse of Israel.

The format of the theatrical reading creates a unique reading atmosphere. It is not the complete stage adaptation of a single work that is at the center, but the concentrated encounter with various facets of Grossman’s linguistic art. This results in a literary experience between recitation, acting, and intellectual engagement.

Music as a Resonance Space for the Narrative

Kai Desharnais-Schäfer at the piano and Julius Herion on the saxophone musically accompany the evening. Their instruments create a sonic resonance space for the texts and deepen the emotional impact of the reading. An intimate atmosphere arises between voice, piano, and saxophone, where literary images resonate and gain new meaning.

An Author of International Importance

Grossman's work has been translated into numerous languages and has received many awards. His honors include, among others, the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade, the Geschwister-Scholl Prize, the Man Booker International Prize, and the Erasmus Prize. His books show how literature not only describes political reality but also makes it tangible through individual stories.

The event is part of the German-Israeli Literature Days 2026 and invites attendees to experience Grossman’s texts as multifaceted voices of a society in the tension between memory, war, peace, and human closeness.

Conclusion: Literature as Encounter

The theatrical reading with Natalie Hünig, Kai Desharnais-Schäfer, and Julius Herion promises an intense evening full of linguistic art, music, and literary reflection. Those who wish to not only read David Grossman’s characters and themes but also experience them in voice and sound will encounter a special author meeting in Jazzclub Augsburg – even without the writer's presence.