Dead or Alive Poetry Slam

The “Dead or Alive” format is quite rightly regarded as the supreme discipline of the poetry slam. Actors and actresses slip into the roles of deceased writers and bring their texts, thoughts and voices back to life. They then compete against some of the strongest poetry slammers in the German-speaking world, who take to the stage with their own contemporary texts. In this way, the past and present of literature meet in a direct and often surprising way: Do the works of great writers from beyond the grave – such as Joseph Victor von Scheffel or other classics – still stand a chance against the powerful, political, humorous or deeply personal texts of today’s stage poetry? Or will they be mercilessly sent back into the literary afterlife by the audience? In the end, only the audience will decide which voice wins out – that of the “dead” or that of the “living”.

Among others, Marvin Suckut, Wehwalt Koslovsky, Ramon Schmid, Nora Solcher, Florian Wintels and Gina Walter will be on stage that evening

Tickets for the verbal fireworks are only available at the city library at Marktplatz 8 during opening hours (information at https://radolfzell-stadtbibliothek.de). Be quick, because places are limited! Admission costs 6.00 euros (reduced 3.00 euros). If there are still places available on the day of the event, tickets will also be available at the box office.

“Hinkommen, Ankommen, Zurechtkommen”
Our event is for everyone and we pay attention to accessibility. There is wheelchair access and a barrier-free toilet. If you have any questions about accessibility at the event venue, we will be happy to help you:
jubilaeum2026@radolfzell.de or tel. 07732 81 378

Admission: 7 p.m.
Start: 8 p.m.
Drinks on sale: 7-8 p.m. and during the interval