When does the reading take place?

The reading Words can ... takes place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 19:00.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the irgendDorf – space for artistic research and projects at Bochumer Straße 108, 45886 Gelsenkirchen.

How much does admission cost?

Admission to the reading is free.

Who presents the literary evening?

The evening is presented by Elke Holland and Norbert Stenkamp.

What texts will be presented?

The program includes anecdotes, stories, narratives, novellas, and poems, which will be designed as word actions and lecture texts with new qualities.

Are there further dates in the series?

The event series Words can ... will continue in 2026 with more dates, including November 17, 2026.

Words Come Alive: Discover a Special Reading in the Heart of the Ruhr Area

Name: Words can ...
Start: 2026-10-20T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-20T20:30:00+02:00
Location: irgendDorf - Raum für künstlerische Forschung und Projekte

When Language Becomes Word Action

On October 20, 2026, the irgendDorf in Gelsenkirchen will transform into an open resonance space for literature. Elke Holland and Norbert Stenkamp present Words can ..., a reading in which anecdotes, stories, narratives, novellas, and poems are not merely recited, but transformed into lively word actions.

Literature Between Lecture and Performance

The center of the evening is the linguistic movement: texts acquire new qualities through voice, rhythm, and presence. The event combines literary reading and performative openness, demonstrating how language changes in direct contact with an audience. A multifaceted mosaic emerges from different genres, weaving together prose, poetry, and narrative miniatures.

Elke Holland and Norbert Stenkamp in the Ruhr Area

The two presenters from the region invite you to a unique author encounter. Instead of a traditional book presentation, literature enthusiasts can expect a varied format that works with surprises and blurs the lines between lecture text, reading, and artistic action.

A Literary Experience in irgendDorf

The irgendDorf provides the appropriate setting for this evening as a space for artistic research and projects. In the intimate reading atmosphere, the art of language takes center stage: sound, meaning, and thought spaces become tangible. Thus, a literary experience is created for all who wish to not only read texts but experience their impact live.

Conclusion

Words can ... promises an inspiring evening full of linguistic energy, poetic perspectives, and performative surprises. Those seeking to discover literature in direct exchange with voice, space, and audience will experience a distinctive form of reading in the irgendDorf. Admission is free – a great opportunity to get to know Gelsenkirchen's vibrant literary scene up close.