When does the workshop take place?

The workshop starts on Thursday, December 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The workshop takes place in the Community Room mephisto at the Augsburg State Theatre at the martini-Park location, Provinostraße 52, 86153 Augsburg.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation in the workshop is free.

Is registration required?

Yes, registration with the theatre education of Augsburg State Theatre is required.

Who is the Poetry Slam Workshop suitable for?

The offering is aimed at people who write their own texts, want to gain initial stage experience, or wish to further develop their linguistic presence for poetry slam.

What will be taught in the workshop?

The focus is on creative writing, collective feedback, breath and speech techniques, as well as developing a convincing presentation style.

Poetry Slam Workshop Augsburg 2026

Name: Workshop »write, read out and slam«
Start: 2026-12-17T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-17T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Community Raum mephisto im Staatstheater Augsburg

Bringing Your Own Texts to the Stage: Poetry Slam Workshop in Augsburg

The workshop »write, read out and slam« of the Augsburg State Theatre opens access to the vibrant art of poetry slam on December 17, 2026. In a concentrated writing workshop, speakable stage pieces emerge from thoughts, observations, and initial text fragments.

From Written Word to Spoken Moment

Poetry slam combines literary quality with immediate stage presence. In the workshop, participants work on their own texts, bring existing drafts, and further develop their linguistic stance through collective exchange. Poetry, rap, and prose find their place alongside personal storytelling forms and pointed observations.

Art of Language, Breath, and Presentation

The reading atmosphere of the evening arises from the interplay of writing, speaking, and listening. Breath and speech technique exercises sharpen presentation posture, while immediate feedback makes the effect of rhythm, voice, and pauses tangible. Thus, a text becomes a literary experience with its own sound.

A Protected Space for the First Performance

The workshop is aimed at anyone who already writes texts or is taking their first step to the slam stage. The format is led by Nicoletta Kindermann, theatre educator at the Augsburg State Theatre, and Meike Harms, Bavarian champion and Munich city champion in poetry slam as well as author and performance poet.

Mutual inspiration and expert guidance lead from the writing idea to public performance. At the end of the evening, at least one starting spot for the next Grand Slam in the brechtbühne is promised.

Conclusion: Literature Comes Alive

Those who want to further develop their own texts, gain linguistic presence, and experience the dynamics of a slam stage will enjoy an intense evening between writing workshop, reading, and stage practice in the Community Room mephisto. Participation is free, but registration with the theatre education is required.