Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
Penthesilea
“Penthesilea is a ravishing performance and a new highlight in Arbo's oeuvre.” - NRC ★★★★★

Surtitled in English on Thursday 12 and 19 September
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08 Sep '24
This year, we unveil a portrait created by artist Jerrold Saija. The portrait depicts the couple Anis de Jong and Nel Lekatompessy, known for the theatre company DeltaDua.
Language NP Language no problem Opening Night De Hoe Theater Opening Night
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09 Sep '24
Opening Night is a collective search for a New Emotionality in an emotionally saturated society.
Language NP Language no problem penthesilea ITA Ensemble Theater penthesilea
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10 Sep '24 to 28 Sep '24
In this searing drama about a fatal love, a blistering passion churns unstoppably to the surface.
Language NP Language no problem Schau Rundfunk Theater Schau
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10 Sep '24
After the success of Wachstumsschmerzen and Todesangstschrei, Rundfunk is back with the show Schau.
Language NP Language no problem A Case for the Existence of God Theater Rotterdam / Erik Whien Theater A Case for the Existence of God
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11 Sep '24 to 12 Sep '24
With A Case for the Existence of God, director Erik Whien presents a heartfelt plea for hope, even when all seems lost. In this new play by American playwright Samuel D. Hunter, we see an unlikely friendship develop between two fathers.
Language NP Language no problem Herfst Ryan Djojokarso Theater Herfst
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13 Sep '24 to 14 Sep '24
Herfst is a crossover in dance, (opera) singing, theater and visuals. A visually impressive performance in which farewell rituals from different cultures come together.
Language NP Language no problem Haugtussa Nationaltheatret / Eline Arbo Theater Haugtussa
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19 Sep '24 to 20 Sep '24
Intertwining theatre and music, the ensemble from Nationaltheatret in Oslo will perform together with mezzosoprano Adrian Angelico and pianist Ingrid Andsnes.
Language NP Language no problem Romeo & Julia HNTJong / Het Nationale Theater / IRC / Noël Fischer theater-jongeren Romeo & Julia
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25 Sep '24 to 27 Sep '24
A spectacular remake of Shakespeare's famous tale of love, friendship, and betrayal. The cast consists of 13 outstanding actors and dancers, featuring Vanja Rukavina (Romeo) and Soumaya Ahouaoui (Juliet), and tells the thrilling story of hopeless love and impossible choices.
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28 Sep '24 to 29 Sep '24
De zaak Shell ingeniously shows that the climate crisis is a crisis of responsibility.
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02 Oct '24 to 17 Oct '24
Maria Kraakman made her debut as director with Client E. Busken, a monologue played by Gijs Scholten van Aschat and musician Jip van den Dool. The text is based on the latest novel by Jeroen Brouwers.
Language NP Language no problem Antigone Het Nationale Theater / Nina Spijkers Theater Antigone
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03 Oct '24
Nina Spijkers directs a grand, musical performance about politics, family, stability and rebellion.
Language NP Language no problem Duizend aanslagen op de Obama's Raymi Sambo Maakt Theater Duizend aanslagen op de Obama's
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04 Oct '24 to 05 Oct '24
Eight years after leaving the White House, Barack and Michelle Obama are looking for their place in society. But in a world of extremism and centre-right thinking, their relevance and influence are declining.
Language NP Language no problem Prima Facie ITA Ensemble Theater Prima Facie
Close Prima Facie ITA Ensemble / Eline Arbo
04 Oct '24 to 20 Nov '24
Eline Arbo directs Maria Kraakman in author Suzie Miller's award-winning play. This cutting monologue caused a furor on West End and Broadway. Numerous versions were produced worldwide. Eline Arbo was the first to stage the play in the Netherlands.
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07 Sep '24 to 05 Jul '25
Every first Saturday of the month, you can join the public tour of the building and get a peek behind all the doors that would otherwise remain closed.
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07 Sep '24 to 05 Jul '25
Every first Saturday of the month, you can join the public tour (in English) of the building and get a peek behind all the doors that would otherwise remain closed.
Language NP Language no problem Architecture of the Invisible Nederlands Dans Theater 1 Dance Architecture of the Invisible
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08 Oct '24 to 10 Oct '24
Architecture of the Invisible contains the existing works Vanishing Twin (2008) and Clowns (2016) by choreographers Jiří Kylián and Hofesh Shechter and presents the work of choreographer Christos Papadopoulos, a new voice for Nederlands Dans Theater, in a world premiere.
Language NP Language no problem The Years ITA Ensemble Theater The Years
Close The Years Het Nationale Theater / ITA Ensemble / Eline Arbo
09 Oct '24 to 07 Dec '24
“Nothing short of theatrical magic. [...] A celebratory explosion of language and acting.” – De Nederlandse Toneeljury. Due to its great success, The Years by Het Nationale Theater returns in 2024!
Language NP Language no problem Giselle (8+) Toneelmakerij / DOX / Timothy de Gilde theater-familie Giselle (8+)
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18 Oct '24 to 29 Dec '24
A thundering dance and music theatre spectacle with the energy of the street. After previous successes, the Toneelmakerij is once again presenting a performance for families on the big stage, based on a world-famous classic.
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23 Oct '24 to 24 Oct '24
An exhilarating mix of highly physical, dynamic dance.
Language NP Language no problem De Theater Artemis / hetpaleis / Het Zuidelijk Toneel / Jetse Batelaan theater-familie De
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24 Oct '24 to 25 Oct '24
How do you handle having almost nothing when you're used to having a lot? In this new family performance by Jetse Batelaan, you see people who have never really had to miss anything, slowly losing everything. As if something or someone wants to teach them a lesson.
Language NP Language no problem Werken en dagen FC Bergman / Toneelhuis Theater Werken en dagen
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26 Oct '24 to 27 Oct '24
While FC Bergman's previous production, The Sheep Song (2021), celebrated the individual freedom and the notion of life's controllability, Werken en dagen stands as a genuine tribute to the relentless strength of the collective and the boundless power of nature.
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26 Oct '24 to 27 Oct '24
EUTERPIANS by LeineRoebana connects the joy and creativity of the muse Euterpe with the irresistibility of the Sirens and the martial spirit of the Amazons. It highlights the strength of women throughout the ages.
Language NP Language no problem Brideshead Revisited De Warme Winkel Theater Brideshead Revisited
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30 Oct '24 to 11 Dec '24
After the success of Lady Chatterley’s Lover, De Warme Winkel brings another English literary classic to the theatre. Florian Myjer, together with Abke Haring, thrusts Brideshead Revisited into the 21st century.
Language NP Language no problem City Talks Amsterdam: October 2024 Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Perspective programmes City Talks Amsterdam: October 2024
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31 Oct '24
Every last Thursday of the month, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam presents City Talks Amsterdam. For this monthly talk show, we invite guests - from scientists to artists and from journalists to economists - who come to talk about a social topic or urban trends.
Language NP Language no problem Terug naar Prinsenplein Gershwin Bonevacia / Productiehuis Mozaïek Theater Terug naar Prinsenplein
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31 Oct '24
An ode to the fearless self. Gershwin Bonevacia searches for his ten-year-old self, 'Gush,' in Terug naar Prinsenplein.
Language NP Language no problem De Amerikaanse Verkiezingsshow Haagsch College Perspective programmes De Amerikaanse Verkiezingsshow
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02 Nov '24
From the exciting campaign battle to the deeper undercurrents in the rapidly changing society - during the interactive and dynamic Amerikaanse Verkiezingsshow, Laila, Bernard and Jan tell you everything you need to know to truly understand this crucial presidential election.
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05 Nov '24 to 06 Nov '24
With his dance company TAO Dance Theatre, Chinese choreographer Tao Ye presents a special double bill: 13 & 14. The works are part of Tao Ye's "Numerical Series", which has been shown across five continents, more than 40 countries and more than 100 different art festivals.
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07 Nov '24
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, New Scientist will pay tribute to science for the twelfth time, with none other than writer Arnon Grunberg as curator. Come to this festive evening!
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08 Nov '24 to 10 Nov '24
With the return of Folkå (2021) we get another chance to experience Marcos Morau’s distinct narrative and aesthetic. In addition, Nadav Zelner’s new work, shows his passion for dance and music in a complex choreography that inspires the artistic virtuosity of the dancers.
Language NP Language no problem We, Us and other Games Spellbound Contemporary Ballet / Dunja Jocic Dance We, Us and other Games
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11 Nov '24
Filmic, international dance production as a hallucinatory journey through the digital subconscious.
Language NP Language no problem High-Rise Orkater / KONVOOI / Belle van Heerikhuizen Music Theater High-Rise
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12 Nov '24 to 14 Nov '24
After successful adaptations of literary classics ILIAS and The Master and Margarita, KONVOOI ventures into the dystopian ‘70s novel High-Rise by J.G. Ballard in their latest music theater production.
Language NP Language no problem The End of Eddy ITA Ensemble Theater The End of Eddy
Close The End of Eddy ITA Ensemble / Eline Arbo
15 Nov '24 to 01 Dec '24
Édouard Louis took the world by storm with his successful autobiographical novel The End of Eddy. Without much frills, the novel tells the life story of a homosexual boy growing up in a homophobic environment.
Language NP Language no problem ...How in salts desert is it possible to blossom... Robyn Orlin / Garage Dance Ensemble / uKhoiKhoi Dance ...How in salts desert is it possible to blossom...
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19 Nov '24 to 20 Nov '24
...How in salts desert is it possible to blossom.... To share with the audience the breathtaking spectacle of this magnificent flowering that is taking over the desert.
Language NP Language no problem Toban X_YUSUF_BOSS / Mohamed Yusuf Boss Dance Toban
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25 Nov '24
TOBAN unveils the reality of inequality in a powerful celebration of dance and personal stories infused with expression, resistance, and unmatched resilience.
Language NP Language no problem City Talks Amsterdam: November 2024 Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Perspective programmes City Talks Amsterdam: November 2024
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28 Nov '24
Every last Thursday of the month, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam presents City Talks Amsterdam. For this monthly talk show, we invite guests - from scientists to artists and from journalists to economists - who come to talk about a social topic or urban trends.
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Language NP Language no problem Stepping Stones Orkater / Geert Lageveen Music Theater Stepping Stones
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06 Dec '24 to 08 Dec '24
After the successful performances Woiski vs. Woiski and De Gliphoeve, Orkater and Bijlmer Parktheater present the performance Stepping Stones; the third part in the triptych about the arrival of Surinamese people in the Netherlands.
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09 Dec '24
In 2021, Marcel Levi became chairman of the Dutch Research Council, where he sees it as his main task to increase the impact of science and ensure science is funded more heavily. After all, by focusing on science, knowledge and innovation, we can best advance the Netherlands.
Language NP Language no problem Rexit! KVS / Bruno Vanden Broecke & Valentijn Dhaenens Theater Rexit!
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09 Dec '24
After Unsung, a razor-sharp dissection of the political state, Vincent Stuer (political spokesman and speechwriter) writes another play, together with Valentijn Dhaenens and Bruno Vanden Broecke. Together they get under the skin of the historical figures of Spaak and Leopold III.
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10 Dec '24 to 11 Dec '24
Discover the enchanting world of Igone de Jongh and Merijn Rademaker in the new masterpiece, Renaissance. Igone and Marijn express their artistic freedom masterfully through five unique choreographies.

NEDERLANDS THEATER FESTIVAL IN ITA

Language NP Language no problem Unveiling a new portrait of DeltaDua The Need for Legacy / Nederlands Theater Festival / Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Perspective programmes Unveiling a new portrait of DeltaDua
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08 Sep '24
This year, we unveil a portrait created by artist Jerrold Saija. The portrait depicts the couple Anis de Jong and Nel Lekatompessy, known for the theatre company DeltaDua.
Language NP Language no problem Opening Night De Hoe Theater Opening Night
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09 Sep '24
Opening Night is a collective search for a New Emotionality in an emotionally saturated society.
Language NP Language no problem Schau Rundfunk Theater Schau
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10 Sep '24
After the success of Wachstumsschmerzen and Todesangstschrei, Rundfunk is back with the show Schau.
Language NP Language no problem A Case for the Existence of God Theater Rotterdam / Erik Whien Theater A Case for the Existence of God
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11 Sep '24 to 12 Sep '24
With A Case for the Existence of God, director Erik Whien presents a heartfelt plea for hope, even when all seems lost. In this new play by American playwright Samuel D. Hunter, we see an unlikely friendship develop between two fathers.
Language NP Language no problem Herfst Ryan Djojokarso Theater Herfst
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13 Sep '24 to 14 Sep '24
Herfst is a crossover in dance, (opera) singing, theater and visuals. A visually impressive performance in which farewell rituals from different cultures come together.

ITA ENSEMBLE 24|25

Language NP Language no problem penthesilea ITA Ensemble Theater penthesilea
Close penthesilea ITA Ensemble / Eline Arbo
10 Sep '24 to 28 Sep '24
In this searing drama about a fatal love, a blistering passion churns unstoppably to the surface.
Language NP Language no problem Client E. Busken ITA Ensemble Theater Client E. Busken
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02 Oct '24 to 17 Oct '24
Maria Kraakman made her debut as director with Client E. Busken, a monologue played by Gijs Scholten van Aschat and musician Jip van den Dool. The text is based on the latest novel by Jeroen Brouwers.
Language NP Language no problem Prima Facie ITA Ensemble Theater Prima Facie
Close Prima Facie ITA Ensemble / Eline Arbo
04 Oct '24 to 20 Nov '24
Eline Arbo directs Maria Kraakman in author Suzie Miller's award-winning play. This cutting monologue caused a furor on West End and Broadway. Numerous versions were produced worldwide. Eline Arbo was the first to stage the play in the Netherlands.
Language NP Language no problem The End of Eddy ITA Ensemble Theater The End of Eddy
Close The End of Eddy ITA Ensemble / Eline Arbo
15 Nov '24 to 01 Dec '24
Édouard Louis took the world by storm with his successful autobiographical novel The End of Eddy. Without much frills, the novel tells the life story of a homosexual boy growing up in a homophobic environment.
Language NP Language no problem The Doctor ITA Ensemble Theater The Doctor
Close The Doctor ITA Ensemble / Robert Icke
05 Jan '25 to 19 Jan '25
Robert Icke has a warm heart for the classics, which he adapts in his own personal and radical way. Once again, he is making a contemporary adaptation, this time of Professor Bernhardi by Arthur Schnitzler.
Language NP Language no problem Giovanni's Room ITA Ensemble Theater Giovanni's Room
Close Giovanni's Room ITA Ensemble / Eline Arbo
15 Jan '25 to 02 Feb '25
David awaits the return of his fiancée Hella. But when he meets Giovanni, a charismatic Italian bartender, the two men become entangled in an intense affair. After three months, David's fiancée returns and he is forced to make a choice.
Language NP Language no problem Who Killed My Father ITA Ensemble Theater Who Killed My Father
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20 Feb '25 to 02 Mar '25
“Merciless and moving portrait.” - de Volkskrant ★★★★

Ivo van Hove adapted Who Killed My Father, by internationally acclaimed writer Édouard Louis, for the stage. Van Hove turned the very outspoken book into a monologue, especially for Hans Kesting.
Language NP Language no problem The Wall ITA Ensemble Theater The Wall
Close The Wall ITA Ensemble / Eline Arbo
05 Mar '25 to 27 Apr '25
A middle-aged woman concludes, one morning during a weekend at a friends' country house in the Austrian Alps, that she is all alone. She sets out to investigate and, comes across an impenetrable glass wall, which completely isolates her from the rest of the world.
Language NP Language no problem Angels in America ITA Ensemble Theater Angels in America
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11 Apr '25 to 28 Apr '25
In 2008, Ivo van Hove directed a radical Angels in America which Tony Kushner himself, after his passage through Amsterdam, dubbed his favourite version up to then. It is this version that is now being staged again, with some actors from the original cast and some new actors from the ITA Ensemble.
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ITA Ensemble Theater Birds of a Kind
Close Birds of a Kind ITA Ensemble / Alize Zandwijk
12 Feb '25 to 15 Mar '25
When the German-Jewish Eitan and the American-Arab Wahida happen to meet in the library of New York, they fall in love instantly. But is their relationship likely to succeed?
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ITA Ensemble Theater The Hours
Close The Hours ITA Ensemble / Eline Arbo
20 Jun '25 to 22 Jun '25
The stage adaptation of Michael Cunningham's The Hours.
Language NP Language no problem The Laws ITA Ensemble Theater The Laws
Close The Laws ITA Ensemble / Eline Arbo
In her debut novel The Laws, Connie Palmen tells the story of a woman in search of herself. Seven encounters with seven men over seven years.
Language NP Language no problem Julie ITA Ensemble Theater Julie
Close Julie ITA ensemble / Rebecca Frecknall
Young British star director Rebecca Frecknall creates a contemporary adaptation of August Strindberg's famous play.

THEATRE

Language NP Language no problem Opening Night De Hoe Theater Opening Night
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09 Sep '24
Opening Night is a collective search for a New Emotionality in an emotionally saturated society.
Language NP Language no problem penthesilea ITA Ensemble Theater penthesilea
Close penthesilea ITA Ensemble / Eline Arbo
10 Sep '24 to 28 Sep '24
In this searing drama about a fatal love, a blistering passion churns unstoppably to the surface.
Language NP Language no problem Schau Rundfunk Theater Schau
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10 Sep '24
After the success of Wachstumsschmerzen and Todesangstschrei, Rundfunk is back with the show Schau.
Language NP Language no problem A Case for the Existence of God Theater Rotterdam / Erik Whien Theater A Case for the Existence of God
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11 Sep '24 to 12 Sep '24
With A Case for the Existence of God, director Erik Whien presents a heartfelt plea for hope, even when all seems lost. In this new play by American playwright Samuel D. Hunter, we see an unlikely friendship develop between two fathers.
Language NP Language no problem Herfst Ryan Djojokarso Theater Herfst
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13 Sep '24 to 14 Sep '24
Herfst is a crossover in dance, (opera) singing, theater and visuals. A visually impressive performance in which farewell rituals from different cultures come together.
Language NP Language no problem Haugtussa Nationaltheatret / Eline Arbo Theater Haugtussa
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19 Sep '24 to 20 Sep '24
Intertwining theatre and music, the ensemble from Nationaltheatret in Oslo will perform together with mezzosoprano Adrian Angelico and pianist Ingrid Andsnes.
Language NP Language no problem Romeo & Julia HNTJong / Het Nationale Theater / IRC / Noël Fischer theater-jongeren Romeo & Julia
Close Romeo & Julia HNTJong / Het Nationale Theater / IRC / Noël Fischer
25 Sep '24 to 27 Sep '24
A spectacular remake of Shakespeare's famous tale of love, friendship, and betrayal. The cast consists of 13 outstanding actors and dancers, featuring Vanja Rukavina (Romeo) and Soumaya Ahouaoui (Juliet), and tells the thrilling story of hopeless love and impossible choices.
Language NP Language no problem De zaak Shell Bureau Vergezicht Theater De zaak Shell
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28 Sep '24 to 29 Sep '24
De zaak Shell ingeniously shows that the climate crisis is a crisis of responsibility.
Language NP Language no problem Client E. Busken ITA Ensemble Theater Client E. Busken
Close Client E. Busken ITA Ensemble / Maria Kraakman
02 Oct '24 to 17 Oct '24
Maria Kraakman made her debut as director with Client E. Busken, a monologue played by Gijs Scholten van Aschat and musician Jip van den Dool. The text is based on the latest novel by Jeroen Brouwers.
Language NP Language no problem Antigone Het Nationale Theater / Nina Spijkers Theater Antigone
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03 Oct '24
Nina Spijkers directs a grand, musical performance about politics, family, stability and rebellion.
Language NP Language no problem Duizend aanslagen op de Obama's Raymi Sambo Maakt Theater Duizend aanslagen op de Obama's
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04 Oct '24 to 05 Oct '24
Eight years after leaving the White House, Barack and Michelle Obama are looking for their place in society. But in a world of extremism and centre-right thinking, their relevance and influence are declining.
Language NP Language no problem Prima Facie ITA Ensemble Theater Prima Facie
Close Prima Facie ITA Ensemble / Eline Arbo
04 Oct '24 to 20 Nov '24
Eline Arbo directs Maria Kraakman in author Suzie Miller's award-winning play. This cutting monologue caused a furor on West End and Broadway. Numerous versions were produced worldwide. Eline Arbo was the first to stage the play in the Netherlands.
Language NP Language no problem The Years ITA Ensemble Theater The Years
Close The Years Het Nationale Theater / ITA Ensemble / Eline Arbo
09 Oct '24 to 07 Dec '24
“Nothing short of theatrical magic. [...] A celebratory explosion of language and acting.” – De Nederlandse Toneeljury. Due to its great success, The Years by Het Nationale Theater returns in 2024!
Language NP Language no problem Giselle (8+) Toneelmakerij / DOX / Timothy de Gilde theater-familie Giselle (8+)
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18 Oct '24 to 29 Dec '24
A thundering dance and music theatre spectacle with the energy of the street. After previous successes, the Toneelmakerij is once again presenting a performance for families on the big stage, based on a world-famous classic.
Language NP Language no problem De Theater Artemis / hetpaleis / Het Zuidelijk Toneel / Jetse Batelaan theater-familie De
Close De Theater Artemis / hetpaleis / Het Zuidelijk Toneel / Jetse Batelaan
24 Oct '24 to 25 Oct '24
How do you handle having almost nothing when you're used to having a lot? In this new family performance by Jetse Batelaan, you see people who have never really had to miss anything, slowly losing everything. As if something or someone wants to teach them a lesson.
Language NP Language no problem Werken en dagen FC Bergman / Toneelhuis Theater Werken en dagen
Close Werken en dagen FC Bergman / Toneelhuis
26 Oct '24 to 27 Oct '24
While FC Bergman's previous production, The Sheep Song (2021), celebrated the individual freedom and the notion of life's controllability, Werken en dagen stands as a genuine tribute to the relentless strength of the collective and the boundless power of nature.
Language NP Language no problem Brideshead Revisited De Warme Winkel Theater Brideshead Revisited
Close Brideshead Revisited De Warme Winkel
30 Oct '24 to 11 Dec '24
After the success of Lady Chatterley’s Lover, De Warme Winkel brings another English literary classic to the theatre. Florian Myjer, together with Abke Haring, thrusts Brideshead Revisited into the 21st century.
Language NP Language no problem Terug naar Prinsenplein Gershwin Bonevacia / Productiehuis Mozaïek Theater Terug naar Prinsenplein
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31 Oct '24
An ode to the fearless self. Gershwin Bonevacia searches for his ten-year-old self, 'Gush,' in Terug naar Prinsenplein.
Language NP Language no problem The End of Eddy ITA Ensemble Theater The End of Eddy
Close The End of Eddy ITA Ensemble / Eline Arbo
15 Nov '24 to 01 Dec '24
Édouard Louis took the world by storm with his successful autobiographical novel The End of Eddy. Without much frills, the novel tells the life story of a homosexual boy growing up in a homophobic environment.
Language NP Language no problem Rexit! KVS / Bruno Vanden Broecke & Valentijn Dhaenens Theater Rexit!
Close Rexit! KVS / Bruno Vanden Broecke & Valentijn Dhaenens
09 Dec '24
After Unsung, a razor-sharp dissection of the political state, Vincent Stuer (political spokesman and speechwriter) writes another play, together with Valentijn Dhaenens and Bruno Vanden Broecke. Together they get under the skin of the historical figures of Spaak and Leopold III.
Language NP Language no problem The Story of Travis Theater Rotterdam / Well Made Productions / Romana Vrede Theater The Story of Travis
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18 Dec '24 to 21 Dec '24
The Story of Travis, the theater hit from season 22/23 is returning!
Language NP Language no problem John & Gena Wunderbaum / Theaterhaus Jena Theater John & Gena
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21 Dec '24 to 22 Dec '24
An anti-Hollywood tragicomedy about the work and life of filmmaking couple John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands. Starring Elsie de Brauw, Bert Luppes, Wine Dierickx and Matijs Jansen.
Language NP Language no problem The Doctor ITA Ensemble Theater The Doctor
Close The Doctor ITA Ensemble / Robert Icke
05 Jan '25 to 19 Jan '25
Robert Icke has a warm heart for the classics, which he adapts in his own personal and radical way. Once again, he is making a contemporary adaptation, this time of Professor Bernhardi by Arthur Schnitzler.
Language NP Language no problem Giovanni's Room ITA Ensemble Theater Giovanni's Room
Close Giovanni's Room ITA Ensemble / Eline Arbo
15 Jan '25 to 02 Feb '25
David awaits the return of his fiancée Hella. But when he meets Giovanni, a charismatic Italian bartender, the two men become entangled in an intense affair. After three months, David's fiancée returns and he is forced to make a choice.
Language NP Language no problem [ meeuw ] Toneelhuis / Olympique Dramatique / theater arsenaal Theater [ meeuw ]
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26 Jan '25
For [ meeuw ], a production by Olympique Dramatique, a repertoire text is translated and performed entirely in Flemish Sign Language for the first time, featuring a mixed cast of deaf and hearing actors.
Language NP Language no problem PERSIANS. Triumph of Empathy NTGent / Action Zoo Humain / Chokri Ben Chikha Theater PERSIANS. Triumph of Empathy
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30 Jan '25
Director Chokri Ben Chikha examines the empathic capacity of six performers. Do they succeed in perceiving a decades-old highly polarised conflict differently through the lens of a Greek tragedy?
Language NP Language no problem Birds of a Kind
on Tour
ITA Ensemble Theater Birds of a Kind
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12 Feb '25 to 15 Mar '25
When the German-Jewish Eitan and the American-Arab Wahida happen to meet in the library of New York, they fall in love instantly. But is their relationship likely to succeed?
Language NP Language no problem Who Killed My Father ITA Ensemble Theater Who Killed My Father
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20 Feb '25 to 02 Mar '25
“Merciless and moving portrait.” - de Volkskrant ★★★★

Ivo van Hove adapted Who Killed My Father, by internationally acclaimed writer Édouard Louis, for the stage. Van Hove turned the very outspoken book into a monologue, especially for Hans Kesting.
Language NP Language no problem The Wall ITA Ensemble Theater The Wall
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05 Mar '25 to 27 Apr '25
A middle-aged woman concludes, one morning during a weekend at a friends' country house in the Austrian Alps, that she is all alone. She sets out to investigate and, comes across an impenetrable glass wall, which completely isolates her from the rest of the world.
Language NP Language no problem Paradise Roulette jr. ITA Junior / Vainergill Thurnim & Evelien Kanters Theater Paradise Roulette jr.
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06 Mar '25 to 22 Mar '25
Paradise Roulette jr. is an exhilarating dance and theater production inspired by the profound themes of the play Giovanni's Room. Join us as we dive into a world of identity, self-acceptance, relationships, and the eternal quest of humanity for love and connection.
Language NP Language no problem Return of the King Sadettin K. Theater Return of the King
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08 Mar '25
After the success of CITIZEN K and Somedaymyprincewill.com, accomplished storyteller Sadettin Kırmızıyüz and director Casper Vandeputte are joining forces once more. Their newest project, Return of the King, explores the re-emigration of Sadettin's retired father.
Language NP Language no problem The Grief of Red Granny Toneelhuis / Gorges Ocloo Theater The Grief of Red Granny
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26 Mar '25
17 February 1934. King Albert climbs the cliffs of Rocher du Bon Dieu in Marche-les-Dames and falls to his death. Reportedly, two million Belgians attended the funeral procession, yet according to protocol, Queen Elisabeth was not even allowed to be present at her husband's funeral.
Language NP Language no problem De mannen Maria Anna Drijver Theater De mannen Maria
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27 Mar '25
De mannen van Maria tells the true story of a woman who, in a challenging time, recognized her possibilities, chose her own path, and did what no woman had done before.
Language NP Language no problem Nachtwacht NITE / Guy Weizman i.s.m. ITA Theater Nachtwacht
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10 Apr '25 to 13 Apr '25
Rik van den Bos, Guy Weizman, and Roni Haver delve once again into a realm where the significant themes of our era are fearlessly and unconventionally explored through a fusion of dance, text and newly composed music.
Language NP Language no problem Angels in America ITA Ensemble Theater Angels in America
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11 Apr '25 to 28 Apr '25
In 2008, Ivo van Hove directed a radical Angels in America which Tony Kushner himself, after his passage through Amsterdam, dubbed his favourite version up to then. It is this version that is now being staged again, with some actors from the original cast and some new actors from the ITA Ensemble.
Language NP Language no problem Moeder Courage Het Nationale Theater / Liesbeth Coltof Theater Moeder Courage
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29 Apr '25 to 30 Apr '25
A woman known as Moeder Courage (Mother Courage) risks everything during wartime to survive with her children. We follow her heartbreaking journey amidst chaos and conflict. The National Theatre presents Moeder Courage a raw, contemporary, yet loving music theater production.
Language NP Language no problem Hamlet Theater Rotterdam / Erik Whien Theater Hamlet
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02 May '25 to 03 May '25
Shakespeare's classic starring Jacob Derwig and his son Roman.
Language NP Language no problem Mantike Bloom Boom Toneelhuis / Benjamin Abel Meirhaeghe Theater Mantike Bloom Boom
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03 May '25
Mantike Bloom Boom advocates for multiple perspectives and takes up the fight against resignation. Author Louise van den Eede is in charge of the script for this production. Instead of predicting doom or promoting conspiracy theories, the production fosters innovative ideas for a brighter future.
Language NP Language no problem Battlefield of Dreams Theater Utrecht / Floor Houwink ten Cate Theater Battlefield of Dreams
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09 May '25 to 10 May '25
Battlefield of Dreams is a new transdisciplinary work by Floor Houwink ten Cate and explores one of the greatest existential questions of our time: to reproduce or not to reproduce?
Language NP Language no problem Hamlet Studio Antigone / Agaath Witteman Theater Hamlet
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13 May '25
The essence of Hamlet lies in fratricide, a thriller with the central question "who dunit"? However, studio_antigone_ sees another aspect: the tragedy of youth.

DANCE

Language NP Language no problem Architecture of the Invisible Nederlands Dans Theater 1 Dance Architecture of the Invisible
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08 Oct '24 to 10 Oct '24
Architecture of the Invisible contains the existing works Vanishing Twin (2008) and Clowns (2016) by choreographers Jiří Kylián and Hofesh Shechter and presents the work of choreographer Christos Papadopoulos, a new voice for Nederlands Dans Theater, in a world premiere.
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23 Oct '24 to 24 Oct '24
An exhilarating mix of highly physical, dynamic dance.
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26 Oct '24 to 27 Oct '24
EUTERPIANS by LeineRoebana connects the joy and creativity of the muse Euterpe with the irresistibility of the Sirens and the martial spirit of the Amazons. It highlights the strength of women throughout the ages.
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05 Nov '24 to 06 Nov '24
With his dance company TAO Dance Theatre, Chinese choreographer Tao Ye presents a special double bill: 13 & 14. The works are part of Tao Ye's "Numerical Series", which has been shown across five continents, more than 40 countries and more than 100 different art festivals.
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08 Nov '24 to 10 Nov '24
With the return of Folkå (2021) we get another chance to experience Marcos Morau’s distinct narrative and aesthetic. In addition, Nadav Zelner’s new work, shows his passion for dance and music in a complex choreography that inspires the artistic virtuosity of the dancers.
Language NP Language no problem We, Us and other Games Spellbound Contemporary Ballet / Dunja Jocic Dance We, Us and other Games
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11 Nov '24
Filmic, international dance production as a hallucinatory journey through the digital subconscious.
Language NP Language no problem ...How in salts desert is it possible to blossom... Robyn Orlin / Garage Dance Ensemble / uKhoiKhoi Dance ...How in salts desert is it possible to blossom...
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19 Nov '24 to 20 Nov '24
...How in salts desert is it possible to blossom.... To share with the audience the breathtaking spectacle of this magnificent flowering that is taking over the desert.
Language NP Language no problem Toban X_YUSUF_BOSS / Mohamed Yusuf Boss Dance Toban
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25 Nov '24
TOBAN unveils the reality of inequality in a powerful celebration of dance and personal stories infused with expression, resistance, and unmatched resilience.
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10 Dec '24 to 11 Dec '24
Discover the enchanting world of Igone de Jongh and Merijn Rademaker in the new masterpiece, Renaissance. Igone and Marijn express their artistic freedom masterfully through five unique choreographies.
Language NP Language no problem Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione Rosas / A7LA5 / Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker / Radouan Mriziga Dance Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione
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13 Dec '24 to 14 Dec '24
Voor Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione laten Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker en Radouan Mriziga zich inspireren door De vier jaargetijden van Antonio Vivaldi.
Language NP Language no problem Cathedral Scapino Ballet Rotterdam / Marcos Morau Dance Cathedral
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18 Dec '24 to 19 Dec '24
Scapino Ballet Rotterdam presents their acclaimed, existing production Cathedral, an evening with Arvo Pärt, by Spanish dance and theater creator Marcos Morau.
Language NP Language no problem Faith Club Guy & Roni / Khalid Benghrib / HIIIT Dance Faith
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22 Dec '24
FAITH is the latest performance in The Human Odyssey series, following Islands of Empathy and Fortune, which makes you feel that faith is more than just a personal belief.
Language NP Language no problem MOMO Batsheva Dance Company / Ohad Naharin Dance MOMO
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22 Jan '25 to 24 Jan '25
With a soundtrack comprised mostly of the album Landfall by the legendary Laurie Anderson and Kronos Quartet, one of the foremost contemporary classical music ensembles, a shared passion of deep sorrow and beauty unfolds on stage.
Language NP Language no problem Normality No More Conny Janssen Danst / Via Berlin / Ragazze kwartet Dance Normality No More
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28 Jan '25 to 29 Jan '25
In Normality No More - a fusion of musical theatre, modern dance and classical music – 3 highly rated companies create a neurodiverse experience on stage. Boundaries between normal and strange, neurotypical and neurodiverse, spectator and participant will disappear. Where are you on the spectrum?
Language NP Language no problem Typhoon Krisztina de Châtel / Introdans Dance Typhoon
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22 Feb '25 to 23 Feb '25
The monumental dance performance Typhoon (1986) by choreographer Krisztina De Châtel will be revived in the spring of 2025 and danced by the dancers of Introdans.
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04 Mar '25
The Ruggeds are back! Following the overwhelming success of GROOVE, the breaking legends are now bringing their own festival to the theater in the form of a brand-new production: Jams & Gems: On Tour. Get ready for an evening where we celebrate movement!
Language NP Language no problem Origin Scapino Ballet Rotterdam Dance Origin
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07 Mar '25
Origin is created by three emerging avant-garde choreographers who take a critical view of society in their work. It's an absurdist satire and a quest for hope in dark times.
Language NP Language no problem LOVETRAIN2020 Emanuel Gat Dance Dance LOVETRAIN2020
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10 Mar '25 to 11 Mar '25
A choreographic ode to the sound and vibe of the 80s, as embodied in the music of Tears For Fears, with its utopic drive and epic groove.
Language NP Language no problem Made in NL Junior Company / Het Nationale Ballet Dance Made in NL
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12 Mar '25
Young female choreographers next to well-known ‘Dutch Masters.’
Language NP Language no problem Zona Franca Alice Ripoll / Cia. Suave Dance Zona Franca
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24 Mar '25
Splashing community ritual as cry of the young Brazilian generation.
Language NP Language no problem Figures in Extinction Nederlands Dans Theater 1 Dance Figures in Extinction
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26 Mar '25 to 29 Mar '25
We are living in an age of extinction. Can we ever hope to give a name to what we are losing? What does it mean to bear witness to a violence in which we are both perpetrator and victim? NDT and Complicité present a new full-length work by Crystal Pite and Simon McBurney. 
Language NP Language no problem Sur(render) Theater Rotterdam / Alida Dors Dance Sur(render)
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30 Mar '25 to 31 Mar '25
In (Sur)Render, theater maker and choreographer Alida Dors seeks a 'new us.' By relinquishing the safety of the familiar, the journey delves into surreal mental landscapes, uncovering unforeseen destinations. Who dares to descend into themselves and from there, allow new worlds to emerge?
Language NP Language no problem Falling into shadow Nederlands Dans Theater 2 Dance Falling into shadow
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02 Apr '25 to 04 Apr '25
Johan Inger created Walking Mad (2001), which takes us through the phases between madness and violence. In Wir sagen uns Dunkles (2017) by Marco Goecke, narratives emerge from indescribable energies. And the expressive new piece by Botis Seva is being shown by NDT in its world premiere.
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06 May '25 to 07 May '25
Focus programme around unique dance personality Lucinda Childs. “Call it danced mathematics, musical transformation or moving shapes – it’s all exciting and lucid. As if Childs was aiming to tame human passions with a set square." – de Volkskrant
Language NP Language no problem Mystic ICK Dans Amsterdam / Shailesh Bahoran Dance Mystic
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08 May '25
Building on his previous works, such as SHAKTI and AGHORI, which draw upon Indian philosophy and Hindu culture, Shailesh Bahoran explores the universality of the mystical in MYSTIC.
Language NP Language no problem Als het anders loopt (9+) Het Houten Huis / Plan d- / Club Guy & Roni dans-familie Als het anders loopt (9+)
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11 May '25 to 12 May '25
Music theater full of visual poetry and dance. Als het anders loopt won the Zilveren Krekel for "most impressive youth theater production" and the Jonge Zwaan for "most impressive dance production 2023".
Language NP Language no problem Into the Hairy Nederlands Dans Theater 1 Dance Into the Hairy
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20 May '25 to 24 May '25
Into the Hairy tests the limits of contemporary dance by connecting classical dance with the underground club culture and is a powerful, idiosyncratic work about the strength in vulnerability.
Language NP Language no problem echo_re_echo WArd/waRD / Ann Van den Broek Dance echo_re_echo
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03 Jun '25 to 04 Jun '25
In echo_re_echo, choreographer Ann Van den Broek and singer Gregory Frateur explore the attraction and distance between their personal and artistic identities, allowing them to resonate in strength and vulnerability.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Language NP Language no problem Haugtussa Nationaltheatret / Eline Arbo Theater Haugtussa
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19 Sep '24 to 20 Sep '24
Intertwining theatre and music, the ensemble from Nationaltheatret in Oslo will perform together with mezzosoprano Adrian Angelico and pianist Ingrid Andsnes.
Language NP Language no problem EUTERPIANS LeineRoebana Dance EUTERPIANS
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26 Oct '24 to 27 Oct '24
EUTERPIANS by LeineRoebana connects the joy and creativity of the muse Euterpe with the irresistibility of the Sirens and the martial spirit of the Amazons. It highlights the strength of women throughout the ages.
Language NP Language no problem High-Rise Orkater / KONVOOI / Belle van Heerikhuizen Music Theater High-Rise
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12 Nov '24 to 14 Nov '24
After successful adaptations of literary classics ILIAS and The Master and Margarita, KONVOOI ventures into the dystopian ‘70s novel High-Rise by J.G. Ballard in their latest music theater production.
Language NP Language no problem Stepping Stones Orkater / Geert Lageveen Music Theater Stepping Stones
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06 Dec '24 to 08 Dec '24
After the successful performances Woiski vs. Woiski and De Gliphoeve, Orkater and Bijlmer Parktheater present the performance Stepping Stones; the third part in the triptych about the arrival of Surinamese people in the Netherlands.
Language NP Language no problem Normality No More Conny Janssen Danst / Via Berlin / Ragazze kwartet Dance Normality No More
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28 Jan '25 to 29 Jan '25
In Normality No More - a fusion of musical theatre, modern dance and classical music – 3 highly rated companies create a neurodiverse experience on stage. Boundaries between normal and strange, neurotypical and neurodiverse, spectator and participant will disappear. Where are you on the spectrum?
Language NP Language no problem Hardkoor Theater Utrecht / Nederlands Kamerkoor / Holland Festival / Naomi Velissariou Music Theater Hardkoor
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01 Apr '25 to 02 Apr '25
HARDKOOR is a stand-up tragedy concert, a stream of self-consciousness, set to techno, trip hop and choral music.
Language NP Language no problem De dood van Benny Simons Orkater / Shady El-Hamus Music Theater De dood van Benny Simons
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03 Apr '25 to 04 Apr '25
De dood van Benny Simons is not only a story about the consequences of senseless violence but also about a boy who, as the eldest son, is determined to keep his family together at all costs, even after his death.
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24 May '25 to 25 May '25
Winner of the Toneelschrijfprijs 2023. Due to its success, the show returns! QUEEN OF DISCO is a music theatre production depicting the irresistible rise, tragic downfall, and inevitable rebirth of disco music, all personified through the life of disco icon and flamboyant LGBTQ activist SYLVESTER.

FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Language NP Language no problem Romeo & Julia HNTJong / Het Nationale Theater / IRC / Noël Fischer theater-jongeren Romeo & Julia
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25 Sep '24 to 27 Sep '24
A spectacular remake of Shakespeare's famous tale of love, friendship, and betrayal. The cast consists of 13 outstanding actors and dancers, featuring Vanja Rukavina (Romeo) and Soumaya Ahouaoui (Juliet), and tells the thrilling story of hopeless love and impossible choices.
Language NP Language no problem Giselle (8+) Toneelmakerij / DOX / Timothy de Gilde theater-familie Giselle (8+)
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18 Oct '24 to 29 Dec '24
A thundering dance and music theatre spectacle with the energy of the street. After previous successes, the Toneelmakerij is once again presenting a performance for families on the big stage, based on a world-famous classic.
Language NP Language no problem De Theater Artemis / hetpaleis / Het Zuidelijk Toneel / Jetse Batelaan theater-familie De
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24 Oct '24 to 25 Oct '24
How do you handle having almost nothing when you're used to having a lot? In this new family performance by Jetse Batelaan, you see people who have never really had to miss anything, slowly losing everything. As if something or someone wants to teach them a lesson.
Language NP Language no problem Ouder- en kinderworkshop bij Giselle De Toneelmakerij Perspective programmes Ouder- en kinderworkshop bij Giselle
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27 Dec '24 to 29 Dec '24
Teach your parents the coolest 'TikTok moves' or tire them out by dancing to their once cool, but now terribly old-fashioned disco moves: we'll do a real dance battle!
Language NP Language no problem Paradise Roulette jr. ITA Junior / Vainergill Thurnim & Evelien Kanters Theater Paradise Roulette jr.
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06 Mar '25 to 22 Mar '25
Paradise Roulette jr. is an exhilarating dance and theater production inspired by the profound themes of the play Giovanni's Room. Join us as we dive into a world of identity, self-acceptance, relationships, and the eternal quest of humanity for love and connection.
Language NP Language no problem Als het anders loopt (9+) Het Houten Huis / Plan d- / Club Guy & Roni dans-familie Als het anders loopt (9+)
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11 May '25 to 12 May '25
Music theater full of visual poetry and dance. Als het anders loopt won the Zilveren Krekel for "most impressive youth theater production" and the Jonge Zwaan for "most impressive dance production 2023".

A VIEW ON THE WORLD

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08 Sep '24
This year, we unveil a portrait created by artist Jerrold Saija. The portrait depicts the couple Anis de Jong and Nel Lekatompessy, known for the theatre company DeltaDua.
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07 Sep '24 to 05 Jul '25
Every first Saturday of the month, you can join the public tour of the building and get a peek behind all the doors that would otherwise remain closed.
Language NP Language no problem Public tour (in Dutch) Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Perspective programmes Public tour (in Dutch)
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07 Sep '24 to 05 Jul '25
Every first Saturday of the month, you can join the public tour (in English) of the building and get a peek behind all the doors that would otherwise remain closed.
Language NP Language no problem City Talks Amsterdam: October 2024 Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Perspective programmes City Talks Amsterdam: October 2024
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31 Oct '24
Every last Thursday of the month, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam presents City Talks Amsterdam. For this monthly talk show, we invite guests - from scientists to artists and from journalists to economists - who come to talk about a social topic or urban trends.
Language NP Language no problem De Amerikaanse Verkiezingsshow Haagsch College Perspective programmes De Amerikaanse Verkiezingsshow
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02 Nov '24
From the exciting campaign battle to the deeper undercurrents in the rapidly changing society - during the interactive and dynamic Amerikaanse Verkiezingsshow, Laila, Bernard and Jan tell you everything you need to know to truly understand this crucial presidential election.
Language NP Language no problem Gala van de Wetenschap 2024 New Scientist Perspective programmes Gala van de Wetenschap 2024
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07 Nov '24
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, New Scientist will pay tribute to science for the twelfth time, with none other than writer Arnon Grunberg as curator. Come to this festive evening!
Language NP Language no problem City Talks Amsterdam: November 2024 Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Perspective programmes City Talks Amsterdam: November 2024
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28 Nov '24
Every last Thursday of the month, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam presents City Talks Amsterdam. For this monthly talk show, we invite guests - from scientists to artists and from journalists to economists - who come to talk about a social topic or urban trends.
Language NP Language no problem Theatercollege: Marcel Levi Theater Colleges Perspective programmes Theatercollege: Marcel Levi
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09 Dec '24
In 2021, Marcel Levi became chairman of the Dutch Research Council, where he sees it as his main task to increase the impact of science and ensure science is funded more heavily. After all, by focusing on science, knowledge and innovation, we can best advance the Netherlands.
Language NP Language no problem City Talks Amsterdam XL: December 2024 Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Perspective programmes City Talks Amsterdam XL: December 2024
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17 Dec '24
City Talks Amsterdam is ITA's monthly talk show where we host a variety of guests - from scientists to artists and from journalists to economists. Twice a year, we move from The Bookshop to the Rabozaal and present City Talks XL.
Language NP Language no problem Ouder- en kinderworkshop bij Giselle De Toneelmakerij Perspective programmes Ouder- en kinderworkshop bij Giselle
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27 Dec '24 to 29 Dec '24
Teach your parents the coolest 'TikTok moves' or tire them out by dancing to their once cool, but now terribly old-fashioned disco moves: we'll do a real dance battle!
Language NP Language no problem City Talks Amsterdam: February 2025 Inernationaal Theater Amsterdam Perspective programmes City Talks Amsterdam: February 2025
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06 Feb '25
Every last Thursday of the month, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam presents City Talks Amsterdam. For this monthly talk show, we invite guests - from scientists to artists and from journalists to economists - who come to talk about a social topic or urban trends.
Language NP Language no problem Theatercollege: Geert Mak Theater Colleges Perspective programmes Theatercollege: Geert Mak
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05 Mar '25
A theatre lecture on the recent history of Europe - And Ukraine and Gaza in particular.
Language NP Language no problem City Talks Amsterdam: March 2025 Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Perspective programmes City Talks Amsterdam: March 2025
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27 Mar '25
Every last Thursday of the month, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam presents City Talks Amsterdam. For this monthly talk show, we invite guests - from scientists to artists and from journalists to economists - who come to talk about a social topic or urban trends.
Language NP Language no problem City Talks Amsterdam: April 2025 Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Perspective programmes City Talks Amsterdam: April 2025
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24 Apr '25
Every last Thursday of the month, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam presents City Talks Amsterdam. For this monthly talk show, we invite guests - from scientists to artists and from journalists to economists - who come to talk about a social topic or urban trends.
Language NP Language no problem City Talks Amsterdam XL: May 2025 Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Perspective programmes City Talks Amsterdam XL: May 2025
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14 May '25
City Talks Amsterdam is ITA's monthly talk show where we host a variety of guests - from scientists to artists and from journalists to economists. Twice a year, we move from The Bookshop to the Rabozaal and present City Talks XL.
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ITA ENSEMBLE ON TOUR

Language NP Language no problem Prima Facie ITA Ensemble Theater Prima Facie
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04 Oct '24 to 20 Nov '24
Eline Arbo directs Maria Kraakman in author Suzie Miller's award-winning play. This cutting monologue caused a furor on West End and Broadway. Numerous versions were produced worldwide. Eline Arbo was the first to stage the play in the Netherlands.
Language NP Language no problem The Years ITA Ensemble Theater The Years
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09 Oct '24 to 07 Dec '24
“Nothing short of theatrical magic. [...] A celebratory explosion of language and acting.” – De Nederlandse Toneeljury. Due to its great success, The Years by Het Nationale Theater returns in 2024!
Language NP Language no problem Birds of a Kind
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ITA Ensemble Theater Birds of a Kind
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12 Feb '25 to 15 Mar '25
When the German-Jewish Eitan and the American-Arab Wahida happen to meet in the library of New York, they fall in love instantly. But is their relationship likely to succeed?
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on Tour
ITA Ensemble Theater The Hours
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20 Jun '25 to 22 Jun '25
The stage adaptation of Michael Cunningham's The Hours.
Language NP Language no problem The Hours
on Tour
ITA Ensemble Theater The Hours
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04 Jul '25 to 06 Jul '25
The stage adaptation of Michael Cunningham's The Hours.

NEWS

Language NP Language no problem Structural changes at ITA Nieuws Structural changes at ITA
Language NP Language no problem René van der Pluijm 1960 - 2024 Nieuws René van der Pluijm 1960 - 2024
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Language NP Language no problem The Bookshop: de grootste veranderingen beginnen bij de kleinste ontmoetingen Nieuws The Bookshop: de grootste veranderingen beginnen bij de kleinste ontmoetingen
Language NP Language no problem Kaartverkoop seizoen 24/25 van start Nieuws Kaartverkoop seizoen 24/25 van start
Language NP Language no problem Interview with Mamela Nyamza Nieuws Interview with Mamela Nyamza
Language NP Language no problem World premiere Eline Arbo at Ruhrtriennale 2024 Nieuws World premiere Eline Arbo at Ruhrtriennale 2024
Language NP Language no problem Lieve Stad,: The mental state of the city Nieuws Lieve Stad,: The mental state of the city
Language NP Language no problem Festive days full of theatre, dance and music from the comfort of your own home Nieuws Festive days full of theatre, dance and music from the comfort of your own home
Language NP Language no problem Brandhaarden 2024: Onassis Nieuws Brandhaarden 2024: Onassis
Language NP Language no problem Week van Nalaten aan cultuur (Bequeathing to Culture) Nieuws Week van Nalaten aan cultuur (Bequeathing to Culture)
Language NP Language no problem Reaction to message Hélène Devos (Updated 15 November 2023) Nieuws Reaction to message Hélène Devos (Updated 15 November 2023)
Language NP Language no problem Proceeds from performance of Yara's Wedding to earthquake victims of Morocco Nieuws Proceeds from performance of Yara's Wedding to earthquake victims of Morocco
Language NP Language no problem ITA-Gala: Een avond voor de stad Events & Awards ITA-Gala: Een avond voor de stad
Language NP Language no problem Denise de Boer to join ITA as new business director Nieuws Denise de Boer to join ITA as new business director
Language NP Language no problem Ivo van Hove steps down as artistic director of ITA, Eline Arbo succeeds him Nieuws Ivo van Hove steps down as artistic director of ITA, Eline Arbo succeeds him
Language NP Language no problem Ivo van Hove appointed Commandeur Nieuws Ivo van Hove appointed Commandeur
Language NP Language no problem Yahya Gaier genomineerd voor de Arlecchino Nieuws Yahya Gaier genomineerd voor de Arlecchino
Language NP Language no problem Birds of a Kind selected by Nederlands Theater Festival Nieuws Birds of a Kind selected by Nederlands Theater Festival
Language NP Language no problem Ticket sales for season 23|24 have now started Nieuws Ticket sales for season 23|24 have now started
Language NP Language no problem MARGREET WIERINGA RESIGNS AS DIRECTOR OF ITA Nieuws MARGREET WIERINGA RESIGNS AS DIRECTOR OF ITA
Language NP Language no problem Jesse Mensah in Birds of a Kind Nieuws Jesse Mensah in Birds of a Kind
Language NP Language no problem Auction Van Gogh painting for victims earthquake Nieuws Auction Van Gogh painting for victims earthquake
Language NP Language no problem Richard Kofi and Ravian van den Hil join the team of programmers Nieuws Richard Kofi and Ravian van den Hil join the team of programmers
Language NP Language no problem JULIEN GOSSELIN SETS FIRE TO THE PAST Theater JULIEN GOSSELIN SETS FIRE TO THE PAST
Language NP Language no problem ITA modifies programming spring 2023 Nieuws ITA modifies programming spring 2023
Language NP Language no problem Start of collaboration between ITA and IDFA Nieuws Start of collaboration between ITA and IDFA
Language NP Language no problem Director Eline Arbo and five new actors joining Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Nieuws Director Eline Arbo and five new actors joining Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
Language NP Language no problem A floud of stars for Who Killed My Father in London Nieuws A floud of stars for Who Killed My Father in London
Language NP Language no problem Season 2022-2023 Theater Season 2022-2023
Language NP Language no problem HANS KESTING PLAYS WHO KILLED MY FATHER IN ENGLISH IN LONDON Nieuws HANS KESTING PLAYS WHO KILLED MY FATHER IN ENGLISH IN LONDON
Language NP Language no problem ITA stands with Ukraine Nieuws ITA stands with Ukraine
Language NP Language no problem Armed with words Nieuws Armed with words
Language NP Language no problem ‘A ticket to paradise’ Nieuws ‘A ticket to paradise’
Language NP Language no problem FRANCE: A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE Nieuws FRANCE: A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE
Language NP Language no problem Who is Édouard Louis? Theater Who is Édouard Louis?
Language NP Language no problem 10x Brandhaarden Festival Theater 10x Brandhaarden Festival
Language NP Language no problem CLAYDE MENSO JOINS INTERNATIONAAL THEATER AMSTERDAM AS NEW DIRECTOR Nieuws CLAYDE MENSO JOINS INTERNATIONAAL THEATER AMSTERDAM AS NEW DIRECTOR
Language NP Language no problem ITA in action Nieuws ITA in action
Language NP Language no problem Ivo van Hove directs Ruth Wilson in The Human Voice on West End in London Theater Ivo van Hove directs Ruth Wilson in The Human Voice on West End in London
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