Tollste Texte, Liebste Lieder Vol 3: Susanne M Riedel and Andreas Scheffler
- Riedel and Andreas Scheffler are bringing their live show, "Tollste Texte, liebste Lieder – Vol.
- The two performers share a long history as core members of the Berlin reading stage collective "Der Frühschoppen," performing together at the Jazzkeller Schlot venue, according to regional...
- Riedel is a Berlin-based author known for short story collections such as Ich hab mit Ingwertee gegoogelt and Lebensmitte-Allergie, as noted by Prinz.de.
Susanne M. Riedel and Andreas Scheffler are bringing their live show, “Tollste Texte, liebste Lieder – Vol. 3,” to the stage, combining literary readings and musical performances based on verified event listings.
A Collaboration Rooted in the Jazzkeller Schlot Stage
The two performers share a long history as core members of the Berlin reading stage collective “Der Frühschoppen,” performing together at the Jazzkeller Schlot venue, according to regional event coverage from Prinz.de. Their shared history on the live literature circuit forms the foundation for this joint touring program. While they have spent years sharing that club stage, this specific production pairs their written works and musical selections into a combined evening program.
Literary Background and Regional Focus
Susanne M. Riedel is a Berlin-based author known for short story collections such as Ich hab mit Ingwertee gegoogelt
and Lebensmitte-Allergie,
as noted by Prinz.de. Her writing frequently examines everyday observations and societal quirks. Cabaret artist and musician Bodo Wartke described her work, stating that she finds the gold nuggets of comedy in the murky river of everyday life,
according to the same source.
Co-performer Andreas Scheffler lives and works in the Brandenburg region known as the Schenkenländchen. His published books include titles such as Alle spinnen, ich stricke
and Ausdruckstanz ist keine Lösung,
according to Berlin.de. Reviewers at the Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung (MAZ) noted of Scheffler’s writing style that he is capable of turning even a rainy fishing session with warm beer and no catches into something exciting, funny, [and] disturbingly realistic,
as cited by Prinz.de.
Program Themes and Musical Selections
The performance explores themes centered around modern daily life, relationships, and aging. According to event outlines published by Berlin.de, the artists examine conversations overheard at Brandenburg garden fences and on the Berlin U-Bahn, visit family celebrations, address the myth of cheerful aging, and toast everyday moments. The program weaves these spoken-word texts together with musical interludes, reflecting the “liebste Lieder” (favorite songs) aspect of the production’s title.
