The Literary Olympics — the more (and less) sporty side of literature. With Benno Fürmann, Nina Kunzendorf and Jakob Hein
When sports tackles literature, aesthetics are often left on the sidelines. Amongst the couch potatoes, boxing-ring poets and high-performance sleepers, those who were always chosen last for sports teams are finally getting their chance to speak. The normal-bodied who are prone to flabbiness will be whipped into shape! Because even the finest arts cannot survive without physical activity and protein shakes – with terrible consequences for all involved. What did Goethe look like when doing squats? What does God think of wrestling? And how good is Oliver Kahn at poetry analysis?
Superjocks Nina Kunzendorf and Benno Fürmann take you through an obstacle course of literature, which is sure to involve lots of screaming, sweating and fouls. The physical decline stops now! And the best thing is: You, the audience, can remain seated. With works by writers including Kurt Tucholsky, Joachim Ringelnatz and Ror Wolf. Jakob Hein will nimbly guide us through this evening. Concept: Felix Lindner
Contributors
Benno Fürmann
Born in Berlin in 1972, Benno Fürmann gave his debut performance in … This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Jakob Hein
Jakob Hein, born in 1971, works as a psychiatrist. He has now… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Nina Kunzendorf
Born in 1971, actress Nina Kunzendorf studied acting from 1992-1996… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Event data
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Date:
Sunday
22. March 2026
19:00 -
Pre Pre sale price (fees excluded) ab 16 €
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RheinEnergie-Hauptverwaltung (Eingang neben Kundenzentrum)
Parkgürtel 24
Köln-Neuehrenfeld -
Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly + toilets Available
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