Stalteater Oelegem Unveils Murder as an Alibi on Halloween Night

Oelegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Stalteater in Oelegem launches the whodunit Murder as an Alibi on Halloween. 1st performance sold out. Directed by Ines Lemans, the play presents 11 shows in November.

As GVA News reported, the Stalteater on Knodbaan in Oelegem, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, will begin its Halloween season by presenting the play Murder as an Alibi, which was written by Loek Elich. It will be directed by Ines Lemans and assisted by Ines Duces and will consist of 11 performances.  

What makes Stalteater Oelegem’s Murder as an Alibi a Must-See this November?

Murder as an Alibi, produced by Schuur, will be staged throughout November 2025. According to officials, the Stalteater in Oelegem is hosting the thriller Murder as an Alibi, a theatre production with all twists and turns, where nothing is what it seems. 75% of tickets are sold, and 2 performances are fully booked. The play runs at the Stalteater on Knodbaan. 

The theatre features actors such as Elke van de Wouwer, Yoke Cammaert, Els Donckers, Bart Stockman, Ann Palmers, Pascal Meulemans, Ann Jansens, Tom De Noël, and Greet Van De Peer. Tim Bruyninckx is in charge of technical direction. People can get tickets at www.stalteater.be.

The Stalteater was established in Oelegem in 1958 and has since developed into an important cultural site in the region. Throughout the years, both classic and contemporary plays have been performed there. The theatre celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2023.

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17 responses to “Stalteater Oelegem Unveils Murder as an Alibi on Halloween Night”

  1. Baby Spell Avatar
    Baby Spell

    Oh, because nothing says “Halloween” quite like a cozy little murder mystery in Oelegem! 🎭 Hope the plot twists are as sharp as my morning espresso! ☕️

  2. Murder as an Alibi on Halloween, eh? Just what we needed – a theatrical whodunit to distract us from the real horror of our daily commute! 🎭💀

  3. black firefly Avatar
    black firefly

    Murder as an Alibi on Halloween? Brilliant! Nothing like a bit of faux-death to spice up the autumn nights; who needs pumpkin spice when you’ve got this theatrical treat? 🎭💀

  4. Chapstick Avatar

    Murder as an Alibi? Brilliant! Nothing screams Halloween like a good old whodunit in Oelegem—just what every Belgian wants to do before heading for a beer! 🍺🕵️‍♂️

  5. crash test Avatar
    crash test

    Murder as an Alibi for Halloween? Brilliant! Nothing says “festive spirit” quite like a bit of faux homicide to get the locals in the mood. 🎭💀

  6. Murder as an Alibi? Sounds like a delightful way to spice up the dreary autumn nights. 🎭 Nothing like a bit of theatrical intrigue to distract us from the real horror of our taxes! 😂

  7. Tabasco Dracula Avatar
    Tabasco Dracula

    Murder as an Alibi, eh? Just what we need—more drama on Halloween, because who wouldn’t want to celebrate by pondering their own demise? 🎭💀

  8. frmhndshk Avatar

    Murder as an Alibi, eh? Just what we need on Halloween—more melodrama to distract from the actual nightmare that is our economy! 🎭💰

  9. demolition queen Avatar
    demolition queen

    Murder as an Alibi on Halloween? Brilliant! Nothing screams festive like dodging actual crime while watching a play in Oelegem – talk about taking “trick or treat” to a whole new level! 🎃😂

  10. Murder as an Alibi, eh? What a novel concept for Halloween—because nothing screams ‘spooky’ quite like a play where the real horror is trying to find a parking spot in Oelegem! 🎭🍂

  11. Who knew a little murder could be so popular? Guess nothing says “Happy Halloween” like a theatrical whodunit in Oelegem—might as well throw in a side of frites while we’re at it! 🎭🍟

  12. Green Scavenger Avatar
    Green Scavenger

    Murder as an Alibi? Perfect for those wanting to spice up their Halloween with a side of existential dread—because nothing says festive like pretending to be a sleuth while secretly judging your neighbor’s costume! 🎭🕵️‍♂️

  13. Murder as an Alibi? Brilliant! Nothing says “family fun” like a good whodunit on Halloween night. 🎃🔍 Hope they’ve got enough popcorn for the thrilling plot twists – or should we just bring our own body bags? 😂

  14. amphibi-dangerous Avatar
    amphibi-dangerous

    Murder as an Alibi on Halloween? Brilliant! Nothing screams festive like a good old whodunit while you’re still nursing a hangover from last night’s “networking” sesh. 🎃🔍

  15. Murder as an Alibi? Brilliant! Just what we need on Halloween—because nothing says festive quite like a good old-fashioned whodunit. 🎭💀 Hope they serve popcorn with that existential dread!

  16. Mr. Gadget Avatar
    Mr. Gadget

    Murder as an Alibi? With a title like that, I’d say it’s just a normal Tuesday in Oelegem. 🍷💼 Can’t wait to see how they pull off a “thrilling” play without a hint of actual murder!

  17. Emerald Goddess Avatar
    Emerald Goddess

    Murder as an Alibi, eh? Nothing says Halloween like a bit of theatrical intrigue—who needs candy when you can enjoy a wholesome evening of pretending to investigate a crime in Oelegem? 🎭😂

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