Britta Röder and Hans-Werner Brun combine literature and music
Author Britta Röder and singer-songwriter Hans-Werner Brun will present their reading concert “Centrifugal Force” at the HoffART Theater in Darmstadt on Friday, July 10, 2026. The performance begins at 8 p.m.
Röder and Brun have been collaborating on programs that combine literature and music for several book projects. They have also developed a joint stage program for Röder's latest collection of short stories, "Fliehkraft" (Centrifugal Force), published by edition federleicht.
This collection gathers seven stories that explore the desire for personal freedom and self-determination. Sometimes humorous, sometimes reflective, the stories tell of people navigating everyday life, anxieties, and obligations, and standing at crucial turning points in their lives.
The focus is on questions of courage, change, and the possibilities of leaving established paths in life. The stories illuminate key moments in which new perspectives emerge and decisions must be made.
Hans-Werner Brun will provide musical accompaniment to the reading with songs from his repertoire. The singer-songwriter, known far beyond Hesse, adds his own personal touch, complementing the literary texts with humorous and relatable observations. He will perform some of his pieces in the South Hessian dialect.
Reading concert “Centrifugal Force”
Friday, July 10, 2026, 8:00 p.m.
HoffART Theater, Lauteschlägerstraße 28a, 64291 Darmstadt
