When does the performance take place?

The show starts on 17.10.2026 at 8:00 PM.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular admission price is €22, reduced €17.

How long does False Snake last?

The performance lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes, including an intermission.

Where is the production staged?

At the Theater an der Luegallee, Luegallee 4 / corner of Burggrafenstraße, 40545 Düsseldorf-Oberkassel.

Is there free seating?

Yes, free seating applies at the Theater an der Luegallee.

Is card payment possible?

No, card payment is not possible on site.

Gloomy chamber play, sharp wit, and suspense at Theater an der Luegallee

Name: False Snake
Start: 2026-10-17T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-17T23:45:00+02:00
Location: Theater an der Luegallee

A pitch-black theater evening full of psychology and venomous teeth

With False Snake, the Theater an der Luegallee in Düsseldorf is bringing a play to the stage that works with razor-sharp tension behind a polite facade: Alan Ayckbourn's thriller comedy from 2002 unfolds a chamber play about blackmail, family secrets, and the fine art of moral rejection. The production showcases Christiane Reichert directing with Sabine Barth, Christiane Reichert, and Nele Thomalla; the duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes including a break. ([theaterluegallee.de](https://theaterluegallee.de/veranstaltungen/falsche-schlange.html))

When the idyll tips

The evening begins like a well-mannered family affair but soon tips into a dangerously precise game of guilt and money. Alice Moody demands one hundred thousand pounds, or a murder case will be reported to the police. Miriam has no money, Annabel emerges as the heir, and suddenly the net of threats, injury, and cold calculation tightens. Ayckbourn, known in the German-speaking world primarily for boulevard comedies, shows his darker side here with clever dramaturgy and biting timing. ([theaterluegallee.de](https://theaterluegallee.de/veranstaltungen/falsche-schlange.html))

Production with suspense and pace

This performance thrives on the interplay of precision and thrill. The ensemble works on the fine cracks of the characters, on underlying power shifts, and on that moment when a sentence becomes a trap. In a smaller theater space, an immediate theater atmosphere is created that makes every audience reaction audible and makes the psychological intensification even more impactful. The line of the production clearly follows the thriller impulse of the piece without losing the sharply observed comedy. ([theaterluegallee.de](https://theaterluegallee.de/veranstaltungen/falsche-schlange.html))

A house for close-ups

The Theater an der Luegallee is located in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel at Luegallee 4 / corner of Burggrafenstraße, 40545 Düsseldorf. The house opens 45 minutes before showtime on performance days, free seating is part of the concept, and card payment is not possible on site. The location is easy to find; however, the city of Düsseldorf does not provide information regarding accessibility, disabled restrooms, wheelchair rental, and parking for the theater. ([theaterluegallee.de](https://theaterluegallee.de/veranstaltungen/falsche-schlange.html))

Why this stage experience matters

False Snake combines criminal tension, pointed dialogues, and psychological observation into an evening that pulls the audience directly into the dark branches of a family. Those who love theater that offers closeness, pace, and dramatic intensification will experience a fine balancing act between goosebumps and dark humor. A visit promises powerful acting, a clear directorial signature, and a stage experience that resonates long after. ([theaterluegallee.de](https://theaterluegallee.de/veranstaltungen/falsche-schlange.html))