De dood van Benny Simons
A musical journey through the life of a deceased young man.
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. In this compelling exploration of family dynamics and masculinity, Benny's present and past are interwoven through a live soundtrack.
Run time nnb
Genre Music theatre
Language Dutch
In Gesprek Fri April 4
De dood van Benny Simons
In this magical realist production, a young boy attempts to sabotage his own death in order to avoid leaving his family behind. When Benny Simons witnesses a street fight, he intervenes. Suddenly, the aggression turns on him, and he is stabbed. After his sudden death, he watches his family slowly unravel; his brother, mother, and girlfriend become lost in their anger, grief, and the void that has emerged. In this vibrant and musical performance, Benny - now that he's no longer here - struggles with the question of how he can ensure that the people he loves the most don't lose each other in a world where it is so easy to get lost.
De dood van Benny Simons marks the theatre debut of filmmaker Shady El-Hamus. Similar to his films, this production features a protagonist with grand dreams who is suddenly thrown off balance.
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Shady El-Hamus achieved significant success with his film debut De Libi (Gouden Kalf for Best Screenplay) and was the first Dutch filmmaker to release a Netflix-movie: Forever Rich. His third film Crypto Boy premiered on Netflix in 2023.
Lead actor Daniël Kolf starred in De Gliphoeve, the acclaimed production by Orkater in 2021. Previously, he portrayed the main character in Shady El-Hamus' successful film debut De Libi. He was nominated for a Gouden Kalf for his role in El-Hamus' Netflix film Forever Rich.
In Gesprek
After the performance, come and think, listen and chat at In Gesprek. We invite a guest to further explore the themes of De dood van Benny Simons and to exchange experiences. If you have any questions, this is the perfect time to ask them. In Gesprek is free of charge and starts shortly after the performance in one of our foyers, is conducted in Dutch and lasts about half an hour
Credits
direction Shady El-Hamus
text Ashgan El-Hamus en Shady El-Hamus
cast Daniël Kolf, Sophie Höppener, Sidar Toksöz and Timo Dries
music Yasper Molle
photogrpahy Anne Claire de Breij
