When does the reading in Potsdam begin?

The evening begins on May 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM at Kabarett Obelisk in Potsdam.

Where is the event taking place?

At Kabarett Obelisk in Potsdam, Charlottenstraße 31, 14467 Potsdam.

What is the ticket price?

The ticket price is 28.60 euros, discounts are available according to the ticket page.

What is Maulberg about?

The novel tells of a village that returns to the GDR for four weeks for an anniversary, exploring the mechanics of nostalgia and satire.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the reading takes place in an event room at Kabarett Obelisk.

Are there booking and service hints?

Tickets are offered through the event and ticket partner; the house page of Kabarett Obelisk also includes ticket counter and contact information.

Thomas Nicolai brings Maulberg as a pointed reading to Potsdam at Kabarett Obelisk

Name: Thomas Nicolai reads Maulberg in Potsdam
Start: 2026-05-28T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-29T01:30:00+02:00
Location: Kabarett Obelisk Potsdam

Thomas Nicolai brings literary satire to Potsdam with Maulberg

On May 28, 2026, a novel will meet a stage optimized for pointed contemporary culture at Kabarett Obelisk in Potsdam. Thomas Nicolai will read from Maulberg, a satirical novel about East German nostalgia, memory politics, and the comedic friction between ideology and everyday life. The reading starts at 7:30 PM and promises an evening where wit, East-West perspective, and literary intensification come together. ([thomas-nicolai.de](https://www.thomas-nicolai.de/))

A novel reflecting societal longings

Thomas Nicolai describes Maulberg as a satirical farce against uncritical Eastalgia. At its center is a village that experimentally returns to the GDR for its anniversary - with a grocery store, old television programs, and symbolic nostalgia. This is where the literary tension arises: The novel observes how memory becomes a backdrop and how quickly collective longing tips into the grotesque. ([thomas-nicolai.de](https://www.thomas-nicolai.de/))

Thomas Nicolai between stage, language, and literary precision

Thomas Nicolai, born in 1963 in Leipzig, is primarily known as a comedian, speaker, and moderator of the Quatsch Comedy Club. At the same time, he works on literary and acoustic formats, including audiobooks, radio plays, and the podcast Blühende Landschaften - An East-West Dialogue. For Maulberg, he draws from this dual talent: The text thrives on rhythm, timing, and a keen eye for linguistic comedy. ([penguin.de](https://www.penguin.de/autoren/thomas-nicolai/589495))

Reading atmosphere at Kabarett Obelisk

Kabarett Obelisk, located at Charlottenstraße 31, is right in the baroque city center of Potsdam and combines a theater hall, cabaret café, and event spaces into a dense cultural venue. This gives the evening an intimate reading atmosphere that carries literary punchlines and creates closeness to the audience. The official price structure of the venue states that admission starts at 26 euros on Wednesday and Thursday, while the specific ticket price for this event is 28.60 euros. ([kabarett-potsdam.de](https://www.kabarett-potsdam.de/haus))

Why this evening appeals to literature lovers

Maulberg is not a nostalgic feel-good story but a sharply observed contemporary parable about identity, memory, and the temptation to simplify history. Especially in the reading format, the material unfolds its full effect: voice, timing, and literary quality coalesce into an immediate experience. Those who appreciate contemporary literature with a satirical bite will find an evening here that balances entertainment, cultural discourse, and keen observation. ([thomas-nicolai.de](https://www.thomas-nicolai.de/))

Conclusion: This reading promises a lively evening for all who love clever satire, precise language, and a sharp view of East German memory culture. Thomas Nicolai reads in Potsdam not just from a novel; he transforms it into an immediate literary event. Anyone wanting to experience language as a stage should not miss this date. ([thomas-nicolai.de](https://www.thomas-nicolai.de/))