QETC just concluded their tour through the Netherlands with the latest play, Scary Bikers, at the Betty Asfalt in Amsterdam, and I saw it the last minute. I am glad I did, because it was delightful! My review of “Scary Bikers” Advertised as “a comedy/drama about life, love and staying on your bike”, Scary Bikers, written by John Godber, is the story of Don and Carol, two people divided by class but brought together by their losses and their love…
Read More…a new English-language theatre company on the Amsterdam scene. It’s called Actors Anonymous and they had their first show at the beginning of the month. The team — Bryony Cole, Tessa Stephenson, Max van Kreij and Charlie May — aims to bring fresh & contemporary theatre to Amsterdam. Their first production was Gina Gionfriddo’s “Becky Shaw”, a witty and entertaining comedy, directed by Mark Winstanley with Polly Perkins as a guest co-star. “So you…
Read More…ime, when you can get a taste of what the institute has to offer. The FOTOfactory: this International Institute of Photography is the most prestigious private educational Institute in the Netherlands, with students from all over the world. They have a three years programme but also summer courses and workshops. Vondelpark Atelier: crash course, basic and advanced photography courses plus a few workshops like street photography, photoshop. There’s…
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…eir instrument — know how to use emotion to create a character and a role. Actors need to bring more to a role than just hitting a mark or regurgitating a line. I work collaboratively so I like actors that are comfortable in this sort of environment. I’m incredibly happy with the cast — talented, hard working, engaged, hella creative. Do you have any other projects that you are working on right now? Anton: I’m always playing music somewhere. Right…
Read MoreVisiting the theatre is one of the great things that you miss as an expat, when moving to a new country and before learning the new language (which can take quite a long time, when it comes to Dutch). Fortunately for us, living in Amsterdam means there are a few theatres that offer English speaking performances, so we can still enjoy it. Last week I had the pleasure of watching such a play, at Melkweg. It’s called Volts, and it is put on by Orang…
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…til a few days ago when I saw a rehearsal for a theatre play. Watching the actors repeat the scenes in an informal setting (someone’s living room), discussing about the costumes and make-up, brought back sweet memories. So, I should thank the guys from Computer Drama for giving me this opportunity, it was a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Computer Drama is a new theatre company which brings English-spoken theatre to Amsterdam. They describ…
Read More…ational one. Tell me about it, what was your strategy on finding the right actors? E: We have a very international ensemble with members from nine different countries. This is something that makes OTC very special. The fact that we are an English-speaking theatre company attracts such a diverse array of people, both in our ensemble and our audience. When OTC will grow up and won’t require your entire energy, what would you like to focus on further…
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It’s been quite some time since I watched this play that Actors Anonymous brought to the Amsterdam stage, but life happened and I didn’t have time to write the review. Since I enjoyed it so much and I heard some rumours that they will do a tour with it in 2020, I didn’t want to skip this little late article dedicated to the show. I was looking forward to see this one since I found out it will be produced in Amsterdam and I can happily tell you th…
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…n important one which is worth being reminded of, and the script gives the actors the opportunity to put on a good performance, to show off some acting skills, so I guess that’s what I can take home with me. I will see it again this week, because I’ve made plans with a friend, so I’m curious to see if the second time is different. If you want to see it and judge for yourself, the play will perform at Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis until November 9. La…
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…e second act was by far the funniest and most difficult to perform for the actors: we were taken backstage, to see what’s happening there during one of the theatre’s performances, one month following the initial dress rehearsal. Such a cool idea! The actors/characters can barely keep it all together, as their fights and personal dramas take over the backstage. This act required the cast to be in perfect coordination, as they repeated the performan…
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