Performative reading in Bielefeld: crying - feeling - fighting together at the Freizeit Center Baumheide
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When language becomes attitude: Performative reading crying - feeling - fighting together in Bielefeld
On June 3, 2026, a literary experience between reading, performance, and political remembrance will take place at the Freizeit Center Baumheide. Brit Dehler, Nataliya Hovda, and Pauline Miller will present a performative reading inspired by Käthe Kollwitz and her imagery on war, humanity, and compassion. The event starts at 19:00 and ends at 20:15; admission is free, donations are welcome. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/events/performative-lesung-mitweinen-mitfuhlen-mitkampfen-0/))
Voices, language, and literary presence
This author encounter relies on the power of original languages and the immediacy of voice. The three actresses bring lyrical texts in their respective native languages to the stage, thus opening a cultural resonance space where reading and performative art intertwine. The concept combines language art with a clear social approach: war appears not as an abstraction, but as an experience of loss, dignity, and solidarity. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/events/performative-lesung-mitweinen-mitfuhlen-mitkampfen-0/))
Käthe Kollwitz as the intellectual backdrop of the evening
The artistic reference to Käthe Kollwitz gives the evening historical depth. Kollwitz is regarded as one of the most impressive German voices against war and for humanity; her image cycles and the poster Never Again War continue to shape the cultural discourse on pacifism and compassion. The reading connects to this tradition and translates it into a contemporary, multilingual stage form. ([kollwitz.de](https://www.kollwitz.de/plakat-nie-wieder-krieg?utm_source=openai))
Location with neighborhood proximity and barrier-free access
The Freizeit Center Baumheide is located at Rabenhof 76 in 33609 Bielefeld and sees itself as an open house for culture, encounters, and social participation. According to house information, the journey by bus and train is feasible; the Bi-Heepen, Baumheide station is only a few minutes away. An elevator, barrier-free accesses, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms on each floor make the venue accessible for many visitors. ([fzz-baumheide.de](https://fzz-baumheide.de/kontakt?utm_source=openai))
Atmosphere for a concentrated literary experience
The reading atmosphere is expected to be intimate, attentive, and politically awake. The format combines theater, spoken word, and literary quality with a clear stance against the coarsening of language. Especially in the Freizeit Center Baumheide, which is described as the heart of a colorful neighborhood, this evening receives particular closeness to the audience and the urban community. ([fzz-baumheide.de](https://fzz-baumheide.de/ueber-uns/?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion
Those seeking performative literature, social issues, and powerful voices will experience an evening of depth and contemporary relevance here. Crying, feeling, fighting together promises not just a reading but a literary event with resonance. Admission is free, donations are welcome - an ideal occasion to experience this evening live. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/events/performative-lesung-mitweinen-mitfuhlen-mitkampfen-0/))
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