When does The Game's Afoot take place?

The performance will be on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 19:30.

Where will the play be performed?

The venue is the Brotfabrik Bühne Bonn at the cultural center Brotfabrik, Kreuzstraße 16, 53225 Bonn.

In which language will it be played?

The Game's Afoot will be performed in English.

How long does the event last?

The event is scheduled from 19:30 to about 22:00.

Where can tickets be purchased?

Tickets are available through the official website of the Bonn Players. Pre-sale begins according to event information on October 3, 2026.

How can Brotfabrik be reached by public transport?

Brotfabrik is accessible via tram lines 62 and 66 as well as the Doktor-Weis-Platz stop.

Murder in the Country House: Sherlock Holmes Suspense Meets English Theater in Bonn

Name: The Bonn Players: The Game's Afoot
Start: 2026-11-24T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-24T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Brotfabrik Bühne Bonn

A Murder, a Country House and Sherlock Holmes on Stage

Christmas 1936: In Ken Ludwig's English-language crime comedy The Game's Afoot, Broadway star William Gillette invites his fellow actors to his magnificent country house. Champagne, witty wordplay, and a festive theater atmosphere turn deadly when one of the guests is murdered.

When the Stage Becomes the Crime Scene

The murderer is still in the house, the suspects are sitting close together, and every smile hides a secret. William Gillette takes on the investigation himself, turning the evening into a stunning version of the Sherlock Holmes myth that he knows so well as an actor. The dramaturgy combines classic whodunit suspense with precise timing, dark humor, and surprising twists.

Comedic Precision and Theatrical Deception

In The Game's Afoot, the lines between acting and reality blur. Mistaken identities, wrong assumptions, and hidden motives propel the story forward with a lively rhythm. Ken Ludwig guides his ensemble through a production where every gesture gains meaning and every entrance shifts the suspicion.

English Theater at the Brotfabrik Bühne Bonn

The Bonn Players represent English-speaking, non-profit community theatre and have enriched the cultural life in Bonn for decades. At the Brotfabrik Bühne Bonn, acting artistry, criminal tension, and festive stage magic come together. The audience can expect an immediate stage experience with pointed dialogues, lively ensemble work, and an atmosphere where the next suspect is always already in the room.

An Evening Full of Murder, Mayhem, and Laughter

The crime comedy unfolds its effect from the enticing contrast between festive elegance and deadly danger. Those who enjoy Sherlock Holmes, classic stage mysteries, and British-American humor will experience a theatrical evening filled with pace, puzzles, and comedic tension until the final curtain.

Conclusion

The Game's Afoot promises an entertaining theater evening in English: a snow-covered country house, a murder among actors, and a production that plays with the audience's expectations. Experience the Bonn Players live at the Brotfabrik Bühne Bonn and find out who survives the evening.