The Story Café in Gelsenkirchen invites to stories and conversation
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Story Café at Alfred-Zingler-Haus: Stories that open the afternoon
On September 21, 2026, the Alfred-Zingler-Haus in Gelsenkirchen invites you to a literarily shaped story café. The open format focuses on conversation, memory, and vibrant language art: everyone can participate, and no one has to. The focus is on shared stories, read texts, and personal perspectives that turn an ordinary afternoon into a small literary experience.
A space for voice, memory, and encounter
The Story Café thrives on its special reading atmosphere: not distant, but close, attentive, and communal. Those who appreciate literature not only as a book but as a spoken experience will find a place for author encounters in the broadest sense—between everyday storytelling, spontaneous reading, and the fine rhythm of an open conversation.
Theater experience in the mind, stories in the space
As a special guest, director Jens Dornheim is announced. His theme, Stage free! There, behind, in the audience. Theater experiences open the view to dramaturgy, perception, and the art of storytelling. This connects the story café with cultural discourse and shows how closely literature, theater, and personal memory are intertwined.
Openness instead of threshold fear
The character of the event is low-threshold yet demanding in the best sense. Short, personal, funny, or reflective contributions are welcome. Those interested in storytelling forms, oral literature, and the social value of listening will experience a format that understands reading culture as a living practice.
The Alfred-Zingler-Haus as a suitable event location
The Alfred-Zingler-Haus in the neighborhood triangle of Bulmke-Schalke-Altstadt is considered an open meeting place with strong neighborhood ties. The location is accessible via public transport; according to house information, bus lines 348 and 382 depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf towards the venue. This makes the Story Café a fitting addition to an afternoon focused on encounter, participation, and cultural closeness.
Conclusion: The Story Café promises a warm, intelligent, and inclusive literary afternoon with room for stories, thoughts, and conversations. Those who love open formats with real conversational value should experience this free offering live.
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