When does the performance begin?

The performance begins on 17.07.2026 at 20:00.

How long does the evening last?

The stated running time is 1 hour 50 minutes without intermission.

Is there an intermission?

No, according to the play page, the performance runs without intermission.

Where does the performance take place?

At the Munich Volkstheater, Tumblingerstraße 29, 80337 Munich, on Stage 2.

What is the ticket price?

The published price is between €22.50 and €28.00 per ticket.

Is the theater accessible?

Yes, the Munich Volkstheater is accessible.

Horror reimagined: Katharina Grosch's ghost evening at the Munich Volkstheater

Name: I WANNA CONTACT THE LIVING – The Spooky from Canterville
Start: 2026-07-17T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-18T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Münchner Volkstheater

A ghost play that makes Munich shiver in summer

With I WANNA CONTACT THE LIVING – The Spooky from Canterville, the Munich Volkstheater presents a world premiere that brings Oscar Wilde's classic ghost story into the present. Katharina Grosch sharply questions whether an enlightened society can still be scared – and why shuddering sometimes brings us closer together.

Between haunting and the present

The evening opens a darkly sparkling carousel of thoughts: A ghost wants to make contact, but the new world reacts with coolness, overstimulation, and almost bluntness. Instead of mere fright, a clever stage experience arises about fear, apathy, and the question of what remains of classic terror in times of ubiquitous crises. The production weaves theatrical atmosphere, psychological pressure, and fine wit into an evening that not only tells but becomes physically palpable.

Dramaturgy with a fine thrill

Grosch's adaptation focuses on contemporary relevance rather than nostalgic ghostly romance. The dramatic tension arises from the friction between the lonely ghost and a family that is hardly impressed by the inexplicable. This is precisely where the evening derives its power: The spooky does not become a backdrop but a question of sensitivity, perception, and human closeness.

Set design, costumes, and sound as an echo of the uncanny

At the Munich Volkstheater, precise stage artistry meets atmospheric intensification. Hanna Rode's costume and mask work already shapes the visual appearance of the production, while music, lighting, and acting style immerse the evening in a multifaceted space between comedy and discomfort. Thus, a production emerges that does not display the uncanny but subtly unfolds it.

A house with a profile for strong contemporary drama

The Munich Volkstheater in the slaughterhouse district stands for a young ensemble, contemporary directorial signatures, and an audience that responds curiously to new perspectives. The house is barrier-free, offers a clear service structure, and has been an important venue for current theater art in Munich for years with the Radikal jung festival. For this world premiere, that is precisely the suitable framework: an open house for a piece that hits the nerve of the present.

Conclusion: Those who love theater that asks more than it explains will find an evening full of excitement, wit, and clever unease here. I WANNA CONTACT THE LIVING – The Spooky from Canterville promises an intense live experience between fright, social observation, and emotional closeness. Definitely experience it in person.