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Bart Buytenhek

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Productions Bart Buytenhek

Language NP Language no problem Minor Music at the End of the World Saidiya Hartman / Sarah Benson Theater Minor Music at the End of the World
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03 Oct '25 to 05 Oct '25
Minor Music at the End of the World is a performance in three movements based on Saidiya Hartman’s acclaimed essays, The End of White Supremacy: An American Romance and Litany for Grieving Sisters.
Language NP Language no problem BREL Rosas / Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker & Solal Mariotte Dance BREL
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08 Nov '25 to 09 Nov '25
The Belgian dance company Rosas, led by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, returns with a new performance centered around the music of Jacques Brel. Together with young choreographer and dancer Solal Mariotte, she creates and performs the piece.
Language NP Language no problem tamUjUntU Via Katlehong / Cia Gente / Paul Azevedo Dance tamUjUntU
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07 Dec '25
A dance performance full of rhythms from South Africa and Brazil, where cultures merge, bodies speak without words, and connection takes center stage: a celebration of movement and encounter.
Language NP Language no problem Ihsane Grand Théâtre de Genève Ballet / Eastman / Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui Dance Ihsane
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07 Jan '26 to 08 Jan '26
Ihsane explores Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's personal quest for identity and belonging, blending his family story with themes of memory, loss, and cultural connection.
Language NP Language no problem German Staatstheater Rosie Sommers / Micha Goldberg Theater German Staatstheater
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21 Mar '26
A wild whirlwind of slapstick, panic, and self-mockery: GERMAN STAATSTHEATER celebrates community and joy in a world obsessed with individual success.
Language NP Language no problem Voor het pensioen - komedie van de Duitse ziel Toneelhuis / Olympique Dramatique Theater Voor het pensioen - komedie van de Duitse ziel
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29 Mar '26 to 30 Mar '26
A dark, grim and yet hilarious comedy about a society that remains haunted by its far-right past.
Language NP Language no problem Eines langen Tages Reise in die Nacht Schauspielhaus Bochum / Johan Simons Theater Eines langen Tages Reise in die Nacht
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01 Apr '26 to 02 Apr '26
Family tragedy soaked in whiskey: rarely has anyone dissected the American dream with such razor-sharp precision.
Language NP Language no problem THE DOG DAYS ARE OVER 2.0 GRIP / Jan Martens Dance THE DOG DAYS ARE OVER 2.0
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02 Apr '26 to 03 Apr '26
THE DOG DAYS ARE OVER 2.0 is a powerful performance by Jan Martens that pushes the boundaries of dance.
Language NP Language no problem Give Up, Old Ghosts! Toneelhuis / Benjamin Abel Meirhaeghe Theater Give Up, Old Ghosts!
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13 May '26
Last season, Johan Simons invited Benjamin Abel Meirhaeghe for a guest direction at Schauspielhaus Bochum: Give Up, Old Ghosts! In the spring of 2026, Meirhaeghe will create a remake at Toneelhuis, which will also go on tour.

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Iris Istha

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Productions Iris Istha

Language NP Language no problem The Years
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ITA Ensemble Theater The Years
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13 Jul '25 to 14 Jul '25
“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 Time for Joy ITA Ensemble Theater Time for Joy
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11 Sep '25 to 28 Sep '25
Time for Joy is a comedic, sometimes absurdist, yet deeply emotional play that gently compels us to reflect on who we are to one another, on loneliness, loss, and our relentless pursuit of happiness.
Language NP Language no problem Prophet Song ITA Ensemble Theater Prophet Song
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12 Nov '25 to 22 Jan '26
Prophet Song unfolds in a chilling and not-so-distant future. When a right-wing, democratically elected regime rises to power, the rule of law begins to erode, and democracy slowly unravels. In the grip of a tightening reality, a mother fights desperately to protect her four children.
Language NP Language no problem Copenhagen Trilogy ITA Ensemble Theater Copenhagen Trilogy
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04 Mar '26 to 22 Mar '26
A powerful portrait of a woman’s journey through class, identity, art, passion, love, and self-destruction.
Language NP Language no problem Medea voor een toeslagenherdenking
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Toneelschuur Producties / Angelo Ormskerk / Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Theater Medea voor een toeslagenherdenking
Language NP Language no problem The Architect ITA Ensemble Theater The Architect
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27 May '26 to 14 Jun '26
Solness is an architect at the peak of her career. Her ambition and drive to be the best know no bounds. Brick by brick, she has built her own success—partly by exploiting the weaknesses of others.

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Julia Rachman

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Producties Julia Rachman

Language NP Language no problem The Hours
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ITA Ensemble Theater The Hours
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The stage adaptation of Michael Cunningham's The Hours.
Language NP Language no problem The Hours
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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.
Language NP Language no problem The Wall ITA Ensemble Theater The Wall
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21 Aug '25 to 26 Apr '26
A middle-aged woman spends a few days at a friends' game lodge in the Alps.
Language NP Language no problem The End of Eddy
ITA Ensemble Theater The End of Eddy
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25 Aug '25 to 06 Jun '26
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 Laws ITA Ensemble Theater The Laws
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09 Oct '25 to 23 Nov '25
Who are you without someone else? In The Laws, based on the novel by Connie Palmen, director Eline Arbo takes you on the journey of a woman in search of herself.
Language NP Language no problem Primeval and Other Times ITA Ensemble Theater Primeval and Other Times
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05 Dec '25 to 21 Dec '25
Guy Cassiers, together with Hotel Modern and 11 actors from the ensemble, creates the world of Primeval and Other Times.
Language NP Language no problem Giovanni's Room
ITA Ensemble Theater Giovanni's Room
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15 Feb '26 to 01 Mar '26
Director Eline Arbo adapts James Baldwin's timeless classic for the stage. A music filled performance about love, identity, and the fear of being oneself.

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Kasper van Steenoven

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Productions Kasper Steenoven

Language NP Language no problem Tula Herdenkingsconcert NINsee Music Tula Herdenkingsconcert
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17 Aug '25
Be moved by stirring music, powerful words, and a shared history that still resonates today – with eyes set on the future and a strong belief in one’s own strength.
Language NP Language no problem Winq Awards 2025 Winq Events & Awards Winq Awards 2025
Language NP Language no problem Less is More Introdans Dance Less is More
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30 Sep '25 to 01 Oct '25
Less is More is an introspective and upbeat dance program, the embodiment of simplicity, tranquility and momentum.
Language NP Language no problem De seizoenen Het Nationale Theater / Eric de Vroedt Theater De seizoenen
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03 Oct '25 to 05 Oct '25
Experience an all-inclusive theater journey that takes you through all four seasons over seven immersive hours. Enjoy seasonal side dishes and drinks, all included with your ticket.
Language NP Language no problem Phaedra in vlammen Het Nationale Theater / Ola Mafaalani Theater Phaedra in vlammen
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11 Oct '25 to 12 Oct '25
Phaedra in vlammen is a modern take on the classic love tragedy Phaedra. How can a woman fight for her own freedom in a man's world?
Language NP Language no problem Afternoon of a nymph Dunja Jocic Dance Afternoon of a nymph
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15 Oct '25 to 16 Oct '25
A spellbinding international dance production exploring the power of the gaze.
Language NP Language no problem echo_re_echo WArd/waRD / Ann Van den Broek Dance echo_re_echo
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20 Oct '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.
Language NP Language no problem The Edge of Things Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT 2) Dance The Edge of Things
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29 Oct '25 to 01 Nov '25
The Edge of Things celebrates new dance art with premieres by Ethan Colangelo and Jermaine Spivey, plus the revival of FIT (2018) by Alexander Ekman.
Language NP Language no problem Closed Eyes Theater Rotterdam / Alida Dors Dance Closed Eyes
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02 Nov '25 to 03 Nov '25
Poetic dance, film footage, rousing live music and powerful spoken word by Alida Dors.
Language NP Language no problem RESONANCE Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT 1) Dance RESONANCE
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19 Nov '25 to 22 Nov '25
RESONANCE celebrates bold, thought-provoking, and iconic works from acclaimed makers that are close to our heart.
Language NP Language no problem Anima Obscura Scapino Ballet Rotterdam / Nanine Linning Dance Anima Obscura
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28 Nov '25 to 30 Nov '25
A powerful and beautifully crafted multimedia performance about the longing for immortality.
Language NP Language no problem Wie is er bang voor Sylvana Raymi Sambo Maakt Theater Wie is er bang voor Sylvana
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13 Dec '25 to 14 Dec '25
Wie is er bang voor Sylvana is a political thriller about courage, identity, and truth.
Language NP Language no problem HOPE NITE / Thalia Theater / Guy Weizman Theater HOPE
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19 Dec '25 to 21 Dec '25
A play that focuses on the timeless struggle for justice and equality.

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Sanne Verhoef

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Productions Sanne Verhoef

Language NP Language no problem Pride Pride
Language NP Language no problem Bouzid Ait Atmane & Saïdo Lehlouh: Opening Summer Dance Forever Dance Bouzid Ait Atmane & Saïdo Lehlouh: Opening
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19 Aug '25
An elegant soirée turns into raw energy: Opening is an ode to hip hop as a vibrant counterculture full of style, power, and reinvention.
Language NP Language no problem Theater Forever: Aritzans / KH / Units Summer Dance Forever Dance Theater Forever: Aritzans / KH / Units
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21 Aug '25
Hip hop legends, raw energy, and the power of imagination on stage: Theater Forever brings explosive dance.
Language NP Language no problem Yanasei (6+) Danstheater Aya / Ryan Djojokarso dans-familie Yanasei (6+)
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21 Sep '25 to 22 Sep '25
A captivating dance and music performance for ages 6 and up about the journey to Yanasei (pronounced: yan-na-see): Surinamese for the afterlife.
Language NP Language no problem Flamenco Biënnale: Mariana Luz Arcas Dance Flamenco Biënnale: Mariana
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09 Oct '25
Luz Arcas weaves traditional flamenco styles and Andalusian folklore into a soulful, expressive dance in Mariana. With live music by Tomás de Perrate. World premiere at the 10th Flamenco Biennial at ITA.
Language NP Language no problem Kantjil en de Tijger (8+) Toneelmakerij / Oorkaan / Studio Figur theater-familie Kantjil en de Tijger (8+)
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17 Oct '25 to 28 Dec '25
Musical youth performance about a hidden Indian family history
Language NP Language no problem Confrontaties (14+) Theater Utrecht / DOX / Casper Vandeputte Theater Confrontaties (14+)
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27 Oct '25 to 28 Oct '25
The musical, energetic, and heart-stealing theatre adaptation of the award-winning novel Confrontations by Simone Atangana Bekono (Best Book for Young Adults 2021).
Language NP Language no problem Bad Nature Club Guy & Roni / Australasian Dance Collective / HIIIT Dance Bad Nature
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28 Oct '25 to 29 Oct '25
A dance performance that explores the contrast between nostalgia for a slower, more natural world and the fascination with emerging technologies.
Language NP Language no problem Theatercollege met Saskia Belleman en Petra Urban - Naakt voor de rechter Theater Theater Colleges Perspective programmes Theatercollege met Saskia Belleman en Petra Urban - Naakt voor de rechter
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15 Nov '25
Theater lecture on court reporting: Saskia Belleman and Petra Urban share stories and challenges from 15 years of working together in the courtroom.
Language NP Language no problem Johnny 155 - EenVijfVijf Dance Johnny
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24 Nov '25 to 25 Nov '25
After their award-winning hit CONTROLE (winner of the Gouden Krekel 2023), breakdance collective 155 now returns with their latest sensation: JOHNNY.
Language NP Language no problem Haagsch College: Griet op de Beeck -  Het wordt beter Haagsch College Perspective programmes Haagsch College: Griet op de Beeck - Het wordt beter
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01 Dec '25
Griet Op de Beeck is one of the most successful authors in the Dutch-speaking world. She wrote, among others, the bestsellers Vele hemels boven de zevende and Kom hier dat ik u kus. Het wordt beter is her non-fiction debut.
Language NP Language no problem Theatercollege Japke-d. Bouma-  Vrouwen en mannen op het werk Theater Colleges Perspective programmes Theatercollege Japke-d. Bouma- Vrouwen en mannen op het werk
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03 Dec '25
Should women bluff more? Or should men become more modest instead? Japke-d. Bouma offers useful, practical tips for both woman and men.