When does the event take place?

The event takes place on November 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where will "I never give up" be performed?

The event will be held at the Franciscan monastery in Ehingen, Spitalstraße 30, 89584 Ehingen.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular advance ticket price is 18 Euro. Discounted tickets are available according to the organizer.

How long does the evening last?

The event is scheduled from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Who is organizing the evening?

Julia Dorn will handle singing and piano. Kay Metzger, former director of the Ulm Theater, will read the biographical texts.

What is the content about?

The evening conveys stories and songs about Hildegard Knef's life, her acting career, her Broadway successes, her work as an author, as well as war, childhood, relationships, fears, and dreams.

Hildegard Knef Between Chanson and Memory: A Moving Stage Portrait in Ehingen

Name: "I never give up" — The Life of Hildegard Knef
Start: 2026-11-11T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-11T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Franziskanerkloster Ehingen

Hildegard Knef: A Life Between Stage, Song and Memory

An unmistakable voice, a tumultuous artist's life, and the energy of a woman who never gave up: "I never give up" is dedicated to the actress, singer, and writer Hildegard Knef. In the Franciscan monastery in Ehingen, music, biographical narratives, and a theatrical atmosphere combine to create a compelling stage experience.

An Extraordinary Artist Biography

Hildegard Knef, born in Ulm, left her mark on film, stage, and chanson with a presence that was both striking and vulnerable. The event traces her journey from being a draftsman at Ufa through her acting career to her successes on Broadway and as an author. Her memories of war and childhood, her marriages and relationships, her fears and dreams also find space in this musical-literary exploration.

Music and Narrative as Scenic Research

Singing and piano are performed by Julia Dorn, a singer and vocal teacher. The biographical texts are spoken by Kay Metzger, former director of the Ulm Theater. In this formation, musical creativity meets dramaturgical precision. Knef becomes visible not only as an icon but as a contradictory personality with fractures, yearnings, and unwavering will to live.

Chansons with Biographical Resonance

The songs of Hildegard Knef provide direct access to her life story. Between melancholic reminiscence, laconic humor, and great stage artistry, an atmospheric evening is created that reflects on the post-war period and German contemporary history. Acoustics, voice, and narrative rhythm shape a concentrated stage setting for the memory of one of the most fascinating artists of the 20th century.

An Evening About Persistence and Self-Assertiveness

The title is programmatic: "I never give up" tells the story of a woman who asserted herself against resistance and continually reinvented her artistic identity. The production focuses on intimacy, language, and music instead of spectacular staging. It is precisely from this that the event gains its intensity and special impact on the audience.

Conclusion: Encountering Knef Live Anew

The audience can expect a touching connection of reading, chanson, and biographical theater. Those wishing to discover or reconnect with Hildegard Knef as an actress, singer, and author will experience an evening full of musical memory images and human nuances at the Franciscan monastery in Ehingen. This stage experience invites you to celebrate an extraordinary artistic personality live.