ARD-Hörspieltage Celebrate Audio Storytelling in Karlsruhe

The festival features premieres, live performances, and discussions on the evolution of radio plays.

Actor Matthias Brandt reminisces about his childhood love for the radio play 'Hui Buh, das Schlossgespenst.'
The 21st ARD-Hörspieltage, led by Südwestrundfunk, begins Thursday at the ZKM in Karlsruhe.
The event will showcase ten new radio play productions, highlighting the genre's innovative potential.
Special performances include the word-music collage 'Die Bergwerke zu Falun' by Brandt and Jens Thomas.
Discussions will explore topics such as the role of artificial intelligence in storytelling.