When does the performance take place?

The premiere is on 11.06.2026 at 20:00 at the Munich Volkstheater, stage 2.

How much does a ticket cost?

The starting price is 15 Euros; depending on the seating category, the price may be higher.

How long does the evening last?

The performance is scheduled from 20:00 to 22:00.

Is the theater barrier-free?

Yes, the Munich Volkstheater is barrier-free.

Where is the theater located?

The Munich Volkstheater is located at Tumblingerstraße 29, 80337 Munich.

Are there official information about the play?

Yes, the relevant details about the play and dates are published on the Munich Volkstheater website and with the ticket provider.

A new ghost evening ignites great theater joy at the Munich Volkstheater

Name: I WANNA CONTACT THE LIVING – The Ghostly from Canterville
Start: 2026-06-11T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-12T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Münchner Volkstheater

When ghosts meet the present: The world premiere at the Munich Volkstheater

With I WANNA CONTACT THE LIVING – The Ghostly from Canterville, the Munich Volkstheater brings a world premiere to stage 2 on June 11, 2026, throwing Oscar Wilde's material into the present. Author and director Katharina Grosch questions the place of horror in an overstimulated, seemingly enlightened society – an evening between haunting, thrill, and insightful observations of the present. ([muenchenticket.de](https://www.muenchenticket.de/event/i-wanna-contact-the-living-das-gespenstische-von-canterville-37290/?utm_source=openai))

A classic haunting, newly examined

At the center is an ancient curse, a sinister castle, and a ghost desperately seeking resonance. However, the new inhabitants remain unimpressed. From this friction arises a theatrical pull that goes far beyond mere horror: The production discusses apathy, anxiety disorders, media overload, and the question of whether fright also serves a social function. The text relies on the motif of horror as a cultural technique – and a stage that not only shows the haunting but questions it. ([muenchenticket.de](https://www.muenchenticket.de/event/i-wanna-contact-the-living-das-gespenstische-von-canterville-37290/?utm_source=openai))

Dramaturgy between rattling chains and diagnosis of the present

Katharina Grosch works in her direction with the tension between classical source and contemporary sharpening. The ghost increasingly helplessly resorts to the imagery of horror and spooky genres, as announced. This is where the unique dramaturgy of the evening lies: The haunting becomes a metaphor for a society that almost tiredly scrolls past extreme stimuli. The stage and costumes are by Hanna Rode, the music by Cico Beck, the lighting by Balthasar Lukas Pank; this indicates a precisely composed theatrical atmosphere between sound, shadow, and nervous beauty. ([muenchenticket.de](https://www.muenchenticket.de/event/i-wanna-contact-the-living-das-gespenstische-von-canterville-37290/?utm_source=openai))

Why this evening fits the Munich Volkstheater

The Munich Volkstheater in the slaughterhouse district has stood for a young, open profile with spoken theater, readings, concerts, and festivals for years. The production fits into this line: fresh, discursive, accessible to the audience, and with a clear eye on the present. The fact that the premiere takes place on stage 2 underscores the compact, immediate character of the evening. The venue is barrier-free; the box office opens one hour before the performance begins. ([muenchner-volkstheater.de](https://www.muenchner-volkstheater.de/?utm_source=openai))

Who will benefit from attending

Anyone who loves theater that not only tells stories but creates space for thought will find a strong stage experience here. I WANNA CONTACT THE LIVING promises no nostalgic haunting hour but a clever, vivid theater experience about fear, closeness, and the longing for reaction. It is precisely in this connection of literary source, contemporary analysis, and atmospheric staging that the strength of the evening lies. ([muenchenticket.de](https://www.muenchenticket.de/event/i-wanna-contact-the-living-das-gespenstische-von-canterville-37290/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: On June 11, 2026, the audience at the Munich Volkstheater can expect a world premiere evening that uses horror as a mirror of the present. Those seeking strong acting, pointed direction, and a dense theatrical atmosphere should experience this date live. ([muenchenticket.de](https://www.muenchenticket.de/event/i-wanna-contact-the-living-das-gespenstische-von-canterville-37290/?utm_source=openai))