When does the comic reading with Ralf König take place?

The event takes place on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 7 PM.

Where does the evening take place?

The comic reading takes place in the foyer of FFT Düsseldorf at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 1 in 40210 Düsseldorf.

How much does admission cost?

Regular admission costs 5 Euros. Reduced tickets cost 2 Euros.

In which language is the event conducted?

The event is conducted in German.

Who moderates the evening?

The moderation is taken over by Eva Creutz.

What topics does Ralf König cover?

The focus is on religious satire, religious dogmas, free will, urges, and knowledge.

Ralf König ignites a sharp-witted evening of religious satire at FFT Düsseldorf

Name: Ralf König: The King Reads, The People Shall Listen
Start: 2026-12-02T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-02T19:00:00+01:00
Location: FFT Düsseldorf

Ralf König brings religiously critical comic art to the stage

On December 2, 2026, Ralf König will come to FFT Düsseldorf. In the comic reading The King Reads, The People Shall Listen, the multiple award-winning cartoonist combines sharp religious satire with linguistic wit, social observation, and an unmistakable stage presence. The evening takes place as part of the Humanist Salon.

A Best Of Religious Satire

Ralf König gives face and voice to sinful cheerfulness. His reading navigates through an ensemble of characters that is both comedic and provocative: God and Son, Adam and Eve, Paul and Noah, Abraham and Isaac, Saint Ursula, Sister Sprotta, feministic women, feministic men, and the Taliban with delusions of divinity. From these constellations emerges a spectacular narrative mix of biblical parody, social criticism, and dark humor.

Literary Language Art in Comic Format

König's work thrives on the precise timing of the punchline, the shifts between image, dialogue, and exaggeration. The comic reading makes visible how closely graphic narrative and literary dramaturgy are connected. Themes such as religious dogmas, free will, urges, and knowledge appear not as abstract concepts, but as sensually experienced conflicts between characters, voices, and bodies.

Ralf König and the Cultural Discourse

Since his breakthrough with The Moved Man, Ralf König has become one of the most well-known German-speaking comic artists. His books have been translated into 18 languages. With works like Prototype, Archetype, and Antitype, he has repeatedly turned to religious topics and critiques of dogmatic worldviews. For his artistic work, he has received, among other awards, the Max and Moritz Prize and the Wilhelm Busch Prize.

An Author Encounter with Attitude

The reading atmosphere in the foyer of the FFT promises an immediate literary experience: König's voice, his illustrative language, and direct stage communication meet the open conversational culture of the Humanist Salon. The evening will be moderated by Eva Creutz. It is organized in cooperation with the Düsseldorf Enlightenment Service and the Giordano Bruno Foundation.

Conclusion: Satire as an Invitation to Think

If you want to experience Ralf König's linguistic art and visual humor live, Düsseldorf offers a concentrated evening between comic reading, religious criticism, and social debate. The audience can expect not a quiet book presentation, but a pointed author encounter with tempo, attitude, and intellectual resonance. Secure your tickets now and let the king read live.