When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for December 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

How long is the piece?

The duration is 1 hour 45 minutes including intermission.

What is the price of a ticket?

The regular price is €25.96, reduced price is €20.29.

Where is the theater located?

The Theater an der Luegallee is located in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel at Luegallee 4, entrance Burggrafenstraße.

How to get there using public transport?

The easiest way is via subway lines U74, U75, U76, and U77 to Luegplatz station.

Are there accessibility hints?

For wheelchair spaces and companion seats, the theater refers to the service hotline 0421 353 638.

A Murderously Elegant Crime Evening Ignites Düsseldorf's Theater Passion in a Brilliant Way

Name: The Inn at the Düssel
Start: 2026-12-12T16:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-12T17:45:00+01:00
Location: Theater an der Luegallee

A Crime Evening Full of Wit, Pace, and Dark Elegance

With The Inn at the Düssel, the Theater an der Luegallee brings to the stage a crime comedy that transforms the charm of the Edgar-Wallace cosmos into a Düsseldorf investigation. The production by Stefan Schroeder relies on rapid twists, four performers in 31 roles, and an atmosphere between rogue satire, thrill, and loving theatrical joy. There is already a palpable excitement for the date of December 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM. ([theaterluegallee.de](https://theaterluegallee.de/veranstaltungen/das-gasthaus-an-der-duessel.html))

When the Crime Becomes a Comedy

The plot immediately draws the audience into a whirlpool of suspicion and punchlines: valuable jewels disappear, former owners are murdered, and the trail leads straight into the Inn at the Düssel. Inspector Platt and his fearless colleague Derrick follow a hot lead while new complications shake the stage. The production thrives on pace, precision, and that delightful exaggeration that transforms a crime material into a stage experience with its own heartbeat. ([theaterluegallee.de](https://theaterluegallee.de/veranstaltungen/das-gasthaus-an-der-duessel.html))

Dramaturgy with British Echo and Düsseldorf Temperament

The material connects to the echoes of Edgar Wallace without appearing museum-like. The translation into a local version gives the evening its profile: classic riddle theater transforms into a playful commentary on the genre itself. The Theater an der Luegallee has been known for years for crime stories, thrillers, and comedies and is considered a house with special proximity to audience-effective entertaining theater tradition. This mix of genre knowledge and pointed direction ensures a clear dramaturgy with high recognition value. ([theaterluegallee.de](https://theaterluegallee.de/veranstaltungen/das-gasthaus-an-der-duessel.html))

Stage Atmosphere, Acoustics and Proximity to the Performance

Those who enter this house experience theater not at a distance but directly. The Theater an der Luegallee is located at the corner of Luegallee/Burggrafenstraße, accessible by subway via the Luegplatz stop, and offers parking directly in front of the theater as well as at the Feldmühleplatz with about 80 spaces. This spatial proximity shapes the theater atmosphere: short distances, clear orientation, and a hall that sharpens the view on facial expressions, timing, and reactive artistry. This is precisely where a crime comedy unfolds its strongest impact. ([theaterluegallee.de](https://theaterluegallee.de/anfahrt/))

What the Audience Can Expect

The performance promises an entertaining afternoon with high acting artistry, rapid role changes, and a tension arc that lasts until the final performance. With a duration of 1 hour 45 minutes including intermission, the evening is suitable for those who want to experience crime and comedy in a precisely constructed production. Those who appreciate theater as a living dialogue between stage and audience should mark this date. Live, The Inn at the Düssel unfolds its full sophistication. ([theaterluegallee.de](https://theaterluegallee.de/veranstaltungen/das-gasthaus-an-der-duessel.html))