When does the reading in Bonn begin?

The start is on September 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

In the Georgskapelle at the Old Cemetery in Bonn, Am Alten Friedhof 17, 53111 Bonn.

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission is 18 Euro. For students and apprentices, it is 12 Euro.

What is the evening about?

The reading combines Judi Dench's book Shakespeare – The Man Who Pays the Rent with selected sonnets by William Shakespeare.

Is the venue accessible?

According to available information, the venue is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Are there any notes on seating?

Yes, seating in the chapel is limited; registration is recommended.

Judi Dench and Shakespeare: A Bonn Reading Between Stage, Language, and Memory

Name: Judi Dench reads Shakespeare in Bonn
Start: 2026-09-19T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-19T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Georgskapelle auf dem Alten Friedhof

An evening for Shakespeare lovers in Bonn

When Judi Dench meets Shakespeare, more than a reading occurs: it becomes a literary event that intertwines stage experience, linguistic artistry, and memory. On September 19, 2026, an evening in the Georgskapelle at the Old Cemetery in Bonn awaits, seeking the closeness to great theatrical tradition as well as the quiet intensity of listening.

Shakespeare through the lens of a world-class actress

Judi Dench is regarded as one of the defining Shakespeare voices of her generation. Her book Shakespeare – The Man Who Pays the Rent navigates through decades on the boards that mean the world, opening up insights into rehearsal work, role comprehension, and the fine mechanics of blank verse. This is exactly where the appeal of this evening lies: literature is not simply read but experienced as a living theatrical experience.

Christa Schuenke brings the German version to life

The reading with Christa Schuenke combines the art of translation and recitation into an evening that returns the literary text to its sonic depth. Complemented by sonnets by William Shakespeare, a dialogue arises between present and canon, between personal memory and classical form. For literature enthusiasts who appreciate linguistic precision, this evening promises particularly much.

The Georgskapelle as an atmospheric location

The Georgskapelle at the Old Cemetery is one of Bonn's most impressive cultural venues. Historic walls, a tranquil environment, and special acoustics create an intimate reading atmosphere where every sentence carries weight. The location is ideally suited to a program that does not settle for mere prominence but engages with Shakespeare as a cultural memory.

A program for connoisseurs and the curious

The evening is aimed at all who understand literature not as abstraction but as encounter. Anyone interested in theater history, British literature, translation, and the art of reading will find a carefully curated format here. The combination of Judi Dench's autobiographically tinted Shakespeare perspective and selected sonnets creates an access that remains both knowledgeable and emotionally accessible.

Conclusion: A must-attend event for friends of literature

This reading connects world literature, stage presence, and Bonn's cultural venue into an evening of exceptional brilliance. Those wishing to hear Shakespeare anew, discover Judi Dench's perspective, and experience the reading atmosphere of a historic location should mark this date and be there live.