When does the event start?

The reading starts on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

In the parish garden of Gerlenhofen, Freudenegger Straße 5, 89233 Neu-Ulm Gerlenhofen.

How much does entry cost?

Entry costs 10 Euros, tickets are available at the box office.

Is the event an indoor event?

No, the event takes place in the parish garden and thus in the outdoor area.

What kind of evening can the audience expect?

A mix of reading, cabaret, and fine comedy humor with absurd observations and Franconian grumpiness.

Are there official social media channels?

No verified social media profiles of Matthias Egersdörfer could be found for this event.

Matthias Egersdörfer makes Gerlenhofen laugh with quirky poetry and sharp wit

Name: Matthias Egersdörfer: The Laughter of the Green Woodpecker
Start: 2026-05-17T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-17T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Pfarrgarten Gerlenhofen

When the Grump suddenly turns green: Matthias Egersdörfer in Gerlenhofen

On Sunday evening, the parish garden of Gerlenhofen transforms into a stage for refined malice, poetic wit, and wonderfully unrestrained comedy atmosphere. Matthias Egersdörfer reads from The Laughter of the Green Woodpecker and Robins Swirl Around Me – and precisely from this emerges this rare laughing experience, where satire, cabaret, and literature seamlessly blend into each other.

Between Rage Speech and Poetry

Egersdörfer is regarded as one of the most unconventional comedians and storytellers in the German-speaking world. The cabaret artist, actor, and author born in Nuremberg does not draw his punchlines from a watering can, but from life itself: everyday observations, playfulness with language, timing, and this special stage presence, where even a brief glance at the audience can trigger an entire audience reaction.

An Evening for Fans of Smart Comedy

The previews promise a literary evening with attitude, pace, and dry humor. Those who only know stand-up as quick punchlines will experience the other side of the comedy scene here: built up more slowly, yet all the more accurate. That’s exactly what makes it appealing. Egersdörfer combines absurd images with Franconian grumpiness, melancholy with friction, and from an innocuous sentence, a small attack on the laughing muscles suddenly unfolds.

Gerlenhofen Provides the Perfect Backdrop

The parish garden in Gerlenhofen brings the evening close to the people and far away from any sterile hall routine. The open atmosphere suits a reading that does not come across as polished, but rather lively, direct, and with palpable proximity to the audience. Particularly in cabaret and reading, this setting counts: small distance, great impact, plenty of room for atmosphere, and sharp subtleties.

What Visitors Can Expect

In the end, an evening awaits that does not rely on quick slapstick, but on clever comedic literature with character. Those who experience Matthias Egersdörfer live will not receive a smoothed-over feel-good program, but an evening full of timing, wit with language, and surprising moments. That’s precisely why the journey to Gerlenhofen is worthwhile: for a genuine live experience that resonates long after. So it’s better not just to laugh about it, but to experience it yourself.