For 25 years, we have had the pleasure of inspiring and entertaining Cologne audiences with the greatest authors, the most sensational stage artists, the most captivating actors and the most evocative musicians. And the audience, without a doubt, is one of a kind! And that is why tonight, to mark the 25th anniversary of lit.COLOGNE, we are celebrating everything that was, that is, and that will be. And we want to say thank you. Thanks for listening and reading, for laughing and clapping, for trusting and encouraging. Olli Dittrich, Sibel Kekilli and Hans Sigl will read the nicest thank-you letters and other texts that highlight what makes us feel grateful, inspired and richly rewarded. Tilda Swinton bows before David Bowie and Virginia Woolf gives thanks to her husband. Oliver Sacks expresses gratitude for this entire rich life and Thomas Mann agrees. Kat Frankie will supply the music for this celebration! Host: Marie-Christine Knop; Text selection: Sabine Buss

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Hans Sigl © Fotowunder
Hans Sigl

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Kat Frankie © Cathleen Wolf
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Sibel Kekilli © Kristian Schuller
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Marie-Christine Knop © Brunswick/Hoffotografen
Marie-Christine Knop

Marie-Christine Knop was born in Nuremberg in 1986 and works as a… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.

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Olli Dittrich © Beba Lindhorst
Olli Dittrich

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  • Date:

    Thursday
    20. March 2025
    20:00

  • Pre Pre sale price (fees excluded) 16-69 €

    Eve Evening fund price Rest- und Stehplatzkarten an der Abendkasse

  • Philharmonie

    Bischofsgartenstraße 1
    Köln-Innenstadt

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    • Wheelchair friendly + toilets Available
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