Hamburg  - Every other Thursday, a Hamburg movie house puts away its screen in the hope of bringing people together to listen to a story read aloud.

"The radio feature is an audiovisual art and a sensual experience," said the organizers of the first Hamburg Listening Salon.

The programme is designed to let guests listen to a radio feature to promote debate and is followed by a discussion with the author of the piece.

From December, pieces focusing on controversial topics or current affairs will be on the agenda. (dpa)