When does the reading from the diaries of Sibylle Prins take place?

The reading takes place on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Where is the event held?

The location is the event hall SO2 at Kavalleriestraße 17, 33602 Bielefeld.

Who reads from the diaries of Sibylle Prins?

The actress Leonore Franckenstein reads from the diary entries of Sibylle Prins.

What is the subject of Sibylle Prins’ diaries?

The entries address, among other things, experiences of psychological crises, self-determination, identity, and the search for the meaning of life.

Is there an admission fee mentioned?

No confirmed admission price is mentioned in the available event details.

In what context does the reading take place?

The reading is part of the program of the week of mental health in Bielefeld.

Sibylle Prins Reads in Bielefeld 2026

Name: Reading from the Diaries of Sibylle Prins with Leonore Franckenstein
Start: 2026-10-09T16:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-09T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Veranstaltungssaal SO2

Between Inner World and Language: Sibylle Prins’ Diaries as a Literary Experience

On October 9, 2026, excerpts from the diaries of Sibylle Prins will be read in the event hall SO2 in Bielefeld. Actress Leonore Franckenstein gives the personal writings a distinctive voice, thereby opening up an intense access to an important work of contemporary experiential and psychiatry literature.

A Voice between Self-Observation and Language Art

Sibylle Prins, who lived from 1959 to 2019, was an author, editor, and an important voice of the psychiatric survivor movement. Her texts combine precise self-observation, fine humor, and poetic condensation. The diary entries delve into questions of identity, self-determination, mental crisis, and the meaning of life.

Literary Quality Beyond Simple Categories

Prins’ writing moves between diary, autobiographical prose, reflection, and poetic fragment. Her publications address mental illnesses not from a distanced perspective but from immediate experience. It is this closeness that gives the language its narrative strength and cultural significance.

Leonore Franckenstein Reads Sibylle Prins

Leonore Franckenstein takes on the scenic presentation of the texts as an actress. Voice, rhythm, and linguistic precision transform the reading into a special author encounter: the written word steps out from the silent page and develops an intimate reading atmosphere in the space.

An Evening in the Sign of Mental Health

The event takes place as part of the week of mental health. Thus, the reading gains a social dimension: Sibylle Prins’ diaries give space to experiences that are often shortened or tabooed in public discourse. Literature here becomes a resonance space for vulnerability, dignity, and the search for a good life.

Conclusion: Literature as Immediate Encounter

Visitors can expect an intense reading about inner reality, linguistic self-assertion, and the power of personal writings. Those who wish to experience Sibylle Prins’ texts live will find an evening in the event hall SO2 characterized by literary quality, theatrical art, and cultural exchange.