When does Murder on the Orient Express take place?

The performance begins on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where is the play performed?

The performance takes place at the Consol Theater, Bismarckstraße 240, 45889 Gelsenkirchen.

How much does an entrance ticket cost?

The regular entrance price is 10 euros. A discounted ticket costs 7 euros.

How long does the performance last?

The official event page states the running time is from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Is the venue accessible?

The performance takes place in the hall of the Consol Theater. This event area is reportedly not wheelchair accessible according to official event information.

Is there catering before or after the performance?

The cellar bar of the Consol Theater opens before and after the performance and offers waffles, water, juice, and coffee among other things.

Murder on the Orient Express: Step into Gelsenkirchen's most exciting theater journey full of secrets

Name: Murder on the Orient Express
Start: 2026-10-25T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-25T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Consol Theater

Step into the deadly night of the Orient Express

When the Orient Express arrives at the Consol Theater Gelsenkirchen on October 25, 2026, a criminal game full of wanderlust, suspicions, and dark secrets begins. Agatha Christie's famous material transforms into a thrilling theater experience for crime fans and lovers of pointed stage art in Ken Ludwig's stage adaptation and the German version by Michael Raab.

A platform between departure and danger

A crowded platform, a cacophony of voices, farewells, and the feverish anticipation of a luxurious journey opens the production. Amidst hugs and frantic activity, a detective appears on the platform before the imposing train rolls in, steaming and thundering. Behind the glamour of the grand journey, danger already lurks.

The classic whodunit as a lively stage play

The dramaturgy follows the appealing principle of a closed room: An illustrious traveling party is stuck, each character carries secrets, and a crime disrupts the order. Who will fall by the wayside? Who can evade the master detective? The production combines crime suspense, situational comedy, and surprising twists into a concentrated stage experience.

Art of acting between alibi and suspicion

Rebekka Barthold, Inga Clever, Victoria Gorny, Yannis Klintworth, Ilka Rasch, Jana Remscheidt, Elsa Ruhnau, Marie Runge, and Yasmin Schwering make up the ensemble of this journey into the unknown. Director Ulrike Brockerhoff guides the characters through a game of glances, alibis, and revelations. The technical design by Rico Großer and Nico Heinen supports the atmosphere of a journey where every step redirects the suspicion.

Theater atmosphere in the hall of the Consol Theater

The performance takes place in the hall of the Consol Theater. The VOLXBÜHNE creates an immediate space for the performing arts and keeps the audience close to the action. Before and after the performance, the cellar bar invites you to linger with waffles, water, juice, and coffee. The evening combines gripping crime suspense with a sociable theater atmosphere in the Consol cultural area.

Conclusion: Step in and participate

If you do not want to observe the murder case from a safe distance but rather dive into the action, you will experience an entertaining crime production with enigmatic characters, precise dramaturgy, and surprising twists. Secure your ticket and experience Murder on the Orient Express live at the Consol Theater Gelsenkirchen on October 25, 2026.