Spot on for the stars of international contemporary poetry! Dinçer Güçyeter, known for his electrifying live performances, brings new, previously unpublished poems to the stage alongside Eileen Myles, the New York icon of queer poetry. The Czech Republic, partner country at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, is represented by Petr Hruška, one of its most important literary voices. With Ben Lerner, one of the most influential figures working across the boundary between poetry and prose can be experienced on stage. Halyna Kruk, originally from Lviv, presents her new poetry collection «A Crash Course in Molotov Cocktails». The evening is hosted by Logan February.
With Dinçer Güçyeter, Petr Hruška, Halyna Kruk, Ben Lerner, Eileen Myles
Moderated by Logan February
In English, with readings in various languages
Translation of the reading passages in English and German
In advance to the event, the Poetry Night II: Poetry in the Neighborhood will take place as a series of wandering readings in three spaces near Haus der Berliner Festspiele.
A combination ticket for the Poetry Night is available for €18 (reduced rate: €12), which includes admission to both Part I and Part II. Single tickets cost €12 (reduced rate: €8).