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Ghost Train Premiere in Dresden

Societaetstheater, Gutmann-SaalSat, Sep 19, 2026 · 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Overview

Overview

GHOST TRAIN - Premiere is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Societaetstheater, Gutmann-Saal. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.

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Arnold Ridley's classic comedy-thriller *The Ghost Train* makes its Dresden premiere, bringing the eerie tale of stranded railway passengers to the stage. The play, written in 1923 and inspired by Ridley's own overnight stay at a deserted station, weaves suspense with a twist of spy adventure. Audiences can expect a night of escalating tension as the spectral train's legend unfolds, complete with dramatic special effects that recreate the sensation of a train hurtling past.

The production captures the social dynamics of 1920s English society thrown together in a remote waiting room, blending supernatural dread with a covert operation reveal. The original London run was a sell-out success, and this Dresden staging promises to deliver the same gripping atmosphere. Attendees will experience the clever interplay of characters and the thrilling climax that made the play a minor modern classic.

⏱️ 2 hrs🎟️ Tickets from €24
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Good to know

  • The play is a comedy-thriller with a spy adventure twist, suitable for audiences who enjoy classic theatre.
  • The production includes elaborate special effects to create the sensation of a train passing close by.
  • The story involves a group of stranded passengers and a secret agent, blending suspense with humor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the play about?

The play follows a group of railway passengers stranded at a remote station, who are warned of a ghost train that brings death. It blends supernatural suspense with a spy adventure plot.

Who wrote the play?

The play was written by English actor and playwright Arnold Ridley in 1923.

Is this a new production?

This is the Dresden premiere of the play, which originally ran in London from 1925 to 1927.

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Societaetstheater, Gutmann-Saal

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Societaetstheater, Gutmann-Saal

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