When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for June 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM at Munich Volkstheater.

How much is the entry?

Ticket prices start at 15 euros. Depending on the category and discounts, higher or lower prices may apply.

Where is the play being held?

The play will take place at Munich Volkstheater, Tumblingerstraße 29, 80337 Munich, on Stage 2.

Is the theater accessible?

Yes, Munich Volkstheater is accessible. There is an elevator, accessible toilets, and parking spaces for people with disabilities.

Are there any travel instructions?

Public transport is recommended for travel. According to the theater, a paid underground parking garage is also available.

How long does the evening last?

The event details mention a playtime frame from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. There is no separate break indication.

A ghost that questions the present at the Munich Volkstheater

Name: I WANNA CONTACT THE LIVING – The Haunting of Canterville
Start: 2026-06-21T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-22T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Münchner Volkstheater

A ghostly evening that reflects the present

With I WANNA CONTACT THE LIVING – The Haunting of Canterville, the Munich Volkstheater brings a world premiere to the stage that brings Oscar Wilde's famous ghost story into the present. Katharina Grosch questions the location of terror in an enlightened world and that strange force that still evokes chills in the theater today.

When the haunting meets indifference

At the center is a lonely ghost that unsuccessfully tries to disturb a modern family. Instead of awe-inspiring shudders, it encounters calmness, instead of panic, the tired gaze at a world that has seen too much. The tension of this production arises from the clash of a classic Gothic motif and a digitally detached present.

Dramaturgy between horror and the present

The author and director Katharina Grosch allows the ghost to delve deeper into the archives of terror. Horror genres, images of fear, and collective overwhelm condense into a stage of questions: What do we still fear today? What happens to a society that has become accustomed to bad news? And why do people draw closer together at the moment of fright?

Atmosphere between chains rattling and inner emptiness

The stage event thrives on the contrast between the eerie source material and contemporary access. The production promises a theater atmosphere where light, sound, and performance test the threshold between irony, discomfort, and empathy. Those who engage with this spoken theater production do not experience a museum classic room, but a stage experience with sharp contemporary language.

The Munich Volkstheater as a fitting resonance space

The Munich Volkstheater in the slaughterhouse district is considered a vibrant place for classic and modern productions. The venue connects contemporary directing, precise acting, and an open theater atmosphere. For this world premiere, Stage 2 forms the framework for an evening that thinks of fright not as an effect, but as a moment of insight.

An evening for everyone seeking thrilling theater

I WANNA CONTACT THE LIVING – The Haunting of Canterville promises smart contemporary theater with horror aesthetics, subtle irony, and a clear view of our overstimulated present. Anyone wanting to see how an old ghost suddenly poses very contemporary questions should experience this evening live.