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Cool events in Amsterdam and beyond, February 2020

Cool events in Amsterdam and beyond, February 2020

Posted by | Jan 27, 2020 | ,

…eveningen, 7 February- 1 March. The Curious Scrapbook of Josephine Bean, a theatre play from STET The English Theatre. Kiem, by Conny Janssen on 1 February. A show about vitality, about wanting to escape what is holding you back, the urge to break out.  Maastricht The Maastricht Carnival , 23-26 February Groningen Lostmovements, from dancers and choreographers Marc Vanrunxt and Jan Martens. The focus lies on the motivation of the movement. More th…

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A Love for Storytelling: Interview with Tour Guide Elyzabeth Gorman

A Love for Storytelling: Interview with Tour Guide Elyzabeth Gorman

Posted by | Feb 13, 2023 | ,

…he biggest obstacle you encountered in your journey as a creative? E: As a theatre creative, money was always the issue. Rehearsal space is expensive and theatre rental even more so. The more I worked, the more the actors I wanted to work with were union members, which meant following an expensive contract even for developmental pieces. There are virtually no subsidies in the US and the cost of living was really high in cities long before the pand…

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Theatre Review: Scary Bikers

Theatre Review: Scary Bikers

Posted by | Apr 14, 2019 | ,

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…

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Amsterdam Cultural Agenda: What Was On in May 2024

Amsterdam Cultural Agenda: What Was On in May 2024

Posted by | Apr 30, 2024 | ,

…and Churchilllaan streets. Artzuid. Photo Amsterdamian Vondelpark Open Air Theatre – from May to September, beautiful Vondelpark becomes a cultural hotspot. There will be dance, live music, Dutch stand-up comedy, kids theatre and classical music. Double Dutch: Live. On 1, 15, 16 May at Podium Mozaïek. You might know Derek from his funny TikTok videos, and now you have the chance to see him on stage. Free lunch concert on the famous Müller organ of…

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Cultural Events I’m Looking Forward to This Autumn (2018)

Cultural Events I’m Looking Forward to This Autumn (2018)

Posted by | Sep 5, 2018 | ,

…nce of Being Earnest — by Oscar Wilde — produced by QETC, at the CC Amstel Theatre, from 6 to 10 November. “Wilde’s definitive comedy of manners is given the QETC treatment. A fast-moving, brand new, outrageous and contemporary take on Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece. This show features male actors in the seven principal roles plus a talented male and female supporting cast.” The B Word — by Kristine Johanson & John Mabey and produced by Orange Theatre…

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Things to Do in Utrecht: a Complete Guide to Discovering the City and Its Surroundings

Things to Do in Utrecht: a Complete Guide to Discovering the City and Its Surroundings

Posted by | Feb 23, 2022 | , ,

…n international performing arts festival that takes place in May, bringing theatre, dance and visual performances to Utrecht’s theatre venues and streets. “SPRING is a plea for art that tries to find contemporary forms to ask contemporary questions, for art that isn’t about pleasing but instead is brave, raw and beautiful, rich and confronting, art that has queries for society instead of serving it.[SPRING website]” De Parade is an outdoor summer…

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Amsterdam Cultural Agenda: What Was On in September 2024

Amsterdam Cultural Agenda: What Was On in September 2024

Posted by | Aug 30, 2024 | ,

…ed by 7 professional juries in the Netherlands and Flanders. There will be theatre, cabaret, youth theatre, mime, performance, new makers and more. TAPT festival Amsterdam-West, 13-14 September in Rembrandtpark. Two days of fun, food and a selection of over 80 beers! Heritage Days (Open Monumentendag) – on 14 si 15 September. For two days, historical buildings and monuments all over the country are open to the public. This is your chance to see in…

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Love and Human Connection in Tinder Times: (Red Heart, Blank Face)

Love and Human Connection in Tinder Times: (Red Heart, Blank Face)

Posted by | Oct 7, 2018 | , ,

…both languages and there is so much going on there. Do you prefer film or theatre? I love both. How you get to experience the character’s entire journey in theatre. But I have more film experience and I love the scale of it, its intimacy and how much you can express with so little. What was your most challenging role? And the favourite one? It’s a challenge every time. Acting can be very uncomfortable and it’s what I like about it. And I don’t ha…

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A Love for Acting: Interview with Mike Phillips Gomez

A Love for Acting: Interview with Mike Phillips Gomez

Posted by | Oct 28, 2019 | ,

…rdam, and one of the cool plays that come with it is Dutchman, from Orange Theatre Company. This play, written by Amiri Baraka, explores the racism in American society and might make some audience members uncomfortable. Mike Phillips Gomez will perform in the role of Clay, the young intellectual middle-class black man who meets a beautiful white woman in the metro — and that’s the start of a provocative story. I met Mike for a chat about him and t…

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Things to Do in May in Amsterdam: a Wish List (2018)

Things to Do in May in Amsterdam: a Wish List (2018)

Posted by | May 4, 2018 | ,

…have to spend some time picking the ones I can attend. Vondelpark Open Air Theatre will open its doors for the season. Again, I’ll have to pick something from their agenda. Sunday Market in Westerpark, 6 May. Vegan Festival, also on 6 May. They say you should be there early to be sure you get tickets, let’s see if I can do that. Rolling Kitchen at the Westergasfabriek, May 9-13. Hurray for glorious food and free music! The monthly visit to Foam ca…

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