Van Hoorne Studios announced that the musical Beauty and the Beast will return to Dutch theaters in 2027. Sita Vermeulen and Marcel Visscher will star in the lead roles, with a renewed script, music, costumes, and set design updating the fairy tale for modern audiences.
The Dutch premiere of 'Titanique', a parody musical based on the 1997 film Titanic, features Renée van Wegberg as Céline Dion, who claims to have witnessed the 1912 disaster. Directed by Martin Michel and translated by Jeremy Baker, the show uses Dion’s hits to tell a humorous story, with strong performances from Dana van der Geer and Cathalijne de Sonnaville, though Calvin Kromheer struggles vocally. The production includes campy pop culture references and critiques of Gen Z slang, but critics note that some jokes are banal and the acting uneven. However, Robbert van den Bergh receives praise for his improvised monologue against gender injustice.
Actor and theater maker Pepijn Schoneveld (41) is launching a new solo performance titled Welkom dat je luistert, which addresses his past struggles with severe anxiety and depression. Eight years ago, after reaching rock bottom following the loss of family support and ineffective treatments, he realized he had to take responsibility for his own mental health. Now stable for six years, Schoneveld designed and built the set himself to symbolize his journey toward autonomy. However, the show also warns against excessive individualism, emphasizing that humans still rely on others, as illustrated by a self-made lamppost in the decor. The comedy and kleinkunst show features fourteen songs, including classics by Ramses Shaffy and Maarten van Roozendaal.
Amsterdam actor Bram Suijker received the Albert van Dalsumring, one of the most prestigious honors in the Dutch theater world. He was presented with the ring on Tuesday evening by the previous recipient, Hans Kesting.
Producer Albert Verlinde announced that a new Dutch production of the musical Fame will tour theaters starting March 2028, directed by Aus Greidanus jr. This version uniquely incorporates songs from the original 1980 film and TV series, aiming to showcase new talent in a high-energy adaptation set at a performing arts high school in New York.
The Dutch translation of the worldwide hit jukebox musical 'Titanique' offers a bold, contemporary parody of James Cameron's 1997 film using Céline Dion's music. While praised for its queer humor, sharp script, and strong casting, particularly Renée van Wegberg’s imitation of Dion, the review notes the concept becomes too thin for a full evening show, resulting in a performance with peaks and valleys lacking a true narrative arc.
The Dutch premiere of the musical Titanique took place this week at Chassé Theater in Breda. Produced by Hans Cornellissen and Ruud de Graaf, the show features Renée van Wegberg performing as Céline Dion, following its Off-Broadway premiere in June 2022 and subsequent runs in London, Sydney, and Paris.
The Dutch production of the parody musical Titanique receives high praise for its clever translation by Jeremy Baker and strong performances from the cast. Renée van Wegberg stars as Céline Dion, delivering sharp comedic timing, while Dana van der Geer and Robbert van den Bergh provide standout roles in this campy Off-Broadway tribute to the Titanic film. The show features numerous jokes targeting local celebrities like Marco Borsato and Lil’ Kleine, though one joke about a political scandal fell flat with the audience.
Marijn Halsema reflects on his father, the late Dutch singer and cabaretier Frans Halsema, who died at age 44 from esophageal cancer. Marijn, now living in Curaçao, dispels the myth that his father was melancholic, describing him instead as a fun-loving bon vivant. He served as a script advisor for the new musical 'Voor Haar,' produced by Albert Verlinde, insisting that young actors capture the essence rather than imitate him perfectly. Marijn recalls a warm childhood despite his parents' divorce following his father's affair with Jenny Arean, noting that no hatred existed between them. He remembers his final conversation with his father, who advised him to care for his mother and stay on the right path.
Carlo Boszhard and his partner Herald Adolfs have translated the hit musical & Juliet, marking their first major collaboration in this format after scoring hits with TV programs like De TV kantine and Make up your mind. With Boszhard not appearing in a musical due to his participation in Married at First Sight, the couple now has the opportunity to plan their wedding.
Singer Angela Groothuizen is launching her new interactive theatrical show 'Sexy Sixty' in Dutch theaters, emphasizing themes of vitality and curiosity. She states that after working on the project for a long time, she feels more curious and calm than before, describing the timing as exactly right for this stage of her life.
Actress Keja Klaasje Kwestro has won the prestigious Theo d'Or award for the most impressive acting performance in a leading role for the theater show F*CK LOLITA. The Theater Awards were presented on Sunday during the Gala of Dutch Theater in Amsterdam. The Theo d'Or is considered one of the highest honors in Dutch theater, recognizing outstanding achievements by actresses in leading roles. The event highlighted Kwestro's remarkable contribution to the performing arts in the Netherlands.
<p>Actrice Keja Klaasje Kwestro heeft in Amsterdam de Theo d'Or in ontvangst genomen. Ze kreeg de belangrijkste Nederlandse toneelprijs voor haar hoofdrol in <em>F*ck Lolita </em>van Het Zuidelijk Toneel.</p> <p>De voorstelling is gebaseerd op de omstreden roman <em>Lolita</em> van Vladimir Nabokov uit 1955, waarin een hoogleraar vertelt over zijn obsessie met een 12-jarig meisje dat hij seksueel misbruikt. In het toneelstuk speelt Kwestro de rol van het meisje Dolores, die nu zelf de regie over het verhaal en haar lichaam neemt.</p> <p>"Met haar oorspronkelijkheid,
Op zondagavond zijn, tijdens het Gala van het Nederlands Theater, de prestigieuze VSCD-toneelprijzen uitgereikt, waaronder de drie ‘Oscars’ voor de Nederlandse toneelspeler: de Theo d’Ors. Heel verrassend was het niet dat Keja Klaasje Kwestro die voor de indrukwekkendste hoofdrol in de wacht sleepte.
Hours of voicemails, thousands of emails, and countless conversations at the bar. Anyone who has seen the globally known Netflix series Baby Reindeer (2024) by Richard Gadd knows how the bartender-stalker relationship unfolded. Now, comedian Thijs van de Meeberg brings his solo performance Baby Reindeer to Dutch theaters, offering a theatrical adaptation of the intense story. The article highlights how the show explores the escalation of a seemingly innocent encounter, mirroring the tension and drama of the original series.
Op het Amsterdam Fringe Festival mag theater buiten de gebaande paden treden. Tijdens de twintigste editie van het experimentele theaterfestival tonen eigenzinnige makers zich kwetsbaar op het podium. Van eenzame ooievaars en een Braziliaans adoptieverhaal tot een ‘freakshow’ met zelfspot: absurde en ontroerende voorstellingen.
Steef de Jong boekte successen met zijn liefde voor het verguisde genre operette én zijn indrukwekkende kartonnen decors. Maar in ‘Tulip Town’ missen sommige hoofdrolspelers het prettige vleugje ironie, dat zijn voorstellingen normaal juist zo hebbelijk maakt.
Het verismo-tweeluik ‘Pagliacci/Cavalleria rusticana’ is een dynamisch spektakel dat zich ontvouwt op de bühne en in de zaal. De herneming uit 2019 belooft het ‘echte leven’. Maar uiteindelijk is het de groteske uitvergroting die het diepst snijdt.
Het Shakespearetheater Diever bestaat 80 jaar. Het duizendkoppige publiek laat zich met plezier het bos in sturen, tijdelijk het Woud van Arden geheten. Veel bezoekers komen elk jaar terug, net als de acteurs en vrijwilligers. Wat is het geheim van dit openluchttheater?
