Author Archive

The Wild Duck at Frascati promises a heap, then does anything but fly

The Wild Duck at Frascati promises a heap, then does anything but fly

Nov 1, 2015 |  by  |  Art, Event

Maren E. Bjørseth's other work has been received with praise, yet Ibsen's masterpiece doesn't get the treatment it deserves. (..more)

Splendid chaos in De Warme Winkel’s musical peepshow

Splendid chaos in De Warme Winkel’s musical peepshow

Oct 27, 2015 |  by  |  Art, Event

In collaboration with Touki Delphine, the company presents a delightful commentary on the absurdities of interpersonal communication in the YouTube age. (..more)

De stille kracht’s forces will quite literally blow you away

De stille kracht’s forces will quite literally blow you away

Oct 11, 2015 |  by  |  Art, Event

Weather conditions have been added to the stage curriculum, but they’re not just a gimmick in Ivo van Hove’s latest production for Toneelgroep Amsterdam. (..more)

Foreign speakers, get comfortable with Dutch theater thanks to TGA

Foreign speakers, get comfortable with Dutch theater thanks to TGA

Oct 4, 2015 |  by  |  Art, Event

Toneelgroep Amsterdam loves their international audiences and proves it by organizing a special day of introduction and a theatrically warm welcome on Sunday 18 October. (..more)

Sex, drugs and violence abound in Oostpool’s brand new fable

Sex, drugs and violence abound in Oostpool’s brand new fable

Sep 27, 2015 |  by  |  Art, Event

A modern tale of poverty and despair, De Onrendabelen is highly original if somewhat crude in delivering its bold message. (..more)

Eleven days of celebrating theater during Nederlands Theater Festival

Eleven days of celebrating theater during Nederlands Theater Festival

Aug 31, 2015 |  by  |  Art, Event

Running from 3 to 13 September, this year’s edition features last seasons's finest crop while looking ahead to new beginnings. (..more)

Wim T. Schippers' geeky humor makes your brain explode in mad new show

Wim T. Schippers’ geeky humor makes your brain explode in mad new show

Aug 21, 2015 |  by  |  Art, Event

Wim T. Schippers is a household name when it comes to highly original, slightly disruptive visual art, television, and theater. His latest venture Hoogwater Voorheen Laagwater pays homage to the absurdities of life - prepare for serious confusion. (..more)

Spectacular suffering in Stad der Blinden

Spectacular suffering in Stad der Blinden

Jul 6, 2015 |  by  |  Art, Event

Theater Utrecht’s Thibaud Delpeut offers a suffocating version of José Saramago’s novel in the magnificent NDSM location. (..more)

Intervention is an existential debate without a moderator

Intervention is an existential debate without a moderator

Jun 8, 2015 |  by  |  Art, Event

Naomi Velissariou's performance is filled to the brim with ideas, but ultimately fails as a coherent piece of theater. (..more)

Othello according to Toneelgroep Amsterdam equals must-see theater

Othello according to Toneelgroep Amsterdam equals must-see theater

May 11, 2015 |  by  |  Art, Event

In this reprise of Othello, twelve years have gone by but Ivo van Hove shows his directorial might all over again. (..more)