Max Goldt live: But? - Literary comedy in Bonn

Event: Max Goldt - But? in Haus der Springmaus, Frongasse 8, 53121 Bonn on 4. March 2027

Date and Time

4. March 2027 20:00

Artist

Location

Haus der Springmaus e.V.
Frongasse 8-10, 53121 Bonn, Deutschland

Price

28,80 €
Book Tickets

About this Event

Comedy & StandupLiterature & Readings

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

Max Goldt in Bonn: When language suddenly sparks

On March 4, 2027, Max Goldt transforms the Haus der Springmaus in Bonn into a language laboratory for sharp observations, absurd humor, and artfully crafted punchlines. During the reading from his new book But?, literary precision meets that dry comedy that turns even the most seemingly harmless remark into a small satirical short circuit.

Stand-up without a microphone, cabaret without a sledgehammer

Max Goldt doesn't need a loud stage pose to get an audience laughing. His humor arises from precise observation, surprising turns, and a timing that prefers to elegantly bend around the corner rather than barge in through the front door. Between dark humor, wordplay, and absurd exaggerations, a laughter experience unfolds for all who enjoy comedy intertwined with literature, attitude, and well-crafted sentences.

But? An evening for friends of clever punchlines

The focus is on texts from But?, Goldt's new prose collection. The writer, satirist, and former Titanic columnist dissects the little oddities of everyday life with a fine eye and great linguistic agility. This results in not an ordinary reading, but a literary stage show with a dry presentation, precise interaction with the audience, and a comedic atmosphere where even mental digressions entertain suspiciously well.

A master of quiet escalation

Goldt's stage presence thrives on contrasts: calm delivery, wild trains of thought; polite formulations that suddenly develop an absurd height; fine cultural observations that transform into a punchline before the inner sense of order can even object. Those who appreciate intelligent satire, literary cabaret, and unusual language comedy will experience an evening with its own tonal quality.

Outstanding linguistic art with long stage experience

Max Goldt has been writing for over 35 years, was a member of the duo Foyer des Arts, and has published numerous books, columns, radio plays, and comics. For his grotesque humor and literary satire, he has received several awards, including the Kassel Literature Prize, the Richard Schönfeld Prize, the Kleist Prize, the Hugo Ball Prize, and the Göttingen Elk. His reading tours through the German-speaking world have been legendary for years.

Conclusion: Bonn receives finest word acrobatics

Max Goldt - But? promises an evening for those who enjoy discovering a second thought while laughing. The audience can expect sharply observed texts, dry timing, absurd imagery, and a stage atmosphere that continues to resonate long after the last sentence. Anyone wanting to experience this special form of literary comedy live should mark their calendar for the event at the Haus der Springmaus.

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