Creepy reading in the outdoor pool: Dark reading by Lord Byron in Lübeck!

Creepy reading in the outdoor pool: Dark reading by Lord Byron in Lübeck!

A touch of horror and eerie romance comes to Lübeck! On July 17, 2025, all fans of gripping stories are invited to dedicate themselves to the fascinating work “Manfred” by Lord Byron in the Falkenwiese natural pool. The event organized by Theater23 is organized, promises a unique experience with the art of reading and musical accompaniment.

The scary stories begin promptly at 8 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., guests can take their seats and look forward to the approximately 1 hour and 45 minute long performance, which is enriched by a short break. The actor and director Manfred Upnmoor will ensure the optimal atmosphere, while the background music from Janus Schwarz, a producer and DJ, will provide an additional atmosphere next year.

The story of “Manfred”

“Manfred” is considered an essential work of English Romantic horror literature and deals with profound themes such as longing for death and contact with the spirit world. The focus is on the protagonist Manfred, whose unhappy love affair draws him into the clutches of dark thoughts. This dramatic poem, in the style of Goethe's “Faust”, captivates everyone with its haunting subject matter and stirring narrative style.

The reading takes place in a historic outdoor swimming pool that is over 100 years old and is a listed building. The location, just 600 meters east of the old town, has the special touch of having a rainproof roof and a charming flair.

Tickets and further information

For the scary evening, ticket prices are offered at a very fair price: 19 euros and reduced 14 euros (plus advance booking fee). Tickets are available online luebeck-ticket.de available or can be purchased at various ticket offices. The box office has remaining tickets available for latecomers, although only cash payment is accepted.

There are also discounts for certain groups of people, such as schoolchildren, students and the severely disabled. Those accompanying severely disabled people also have the opportunity to access free of charge - but only with appropriate ID. It is recommended to take a blanket with you to feel really comfortable during the reading and to enjoy the ambience.

Today's performance is the fourth date in a series that runs until July 25th. So there is enough time to experience the horror of horror in the Falkenwiese natural pool! Interested readers can find event dates and information here piste and the theater's website theater23.