Perdu
theaterCultural stage, specialised poetry bookshop, and publishing house in Amsterdam that presents experimental literary and poetry performances and events (including regular 'De Avonden'), and operates a small theatre space which is also available for hire.
Upcoming Events (11)
Avanspettacolo 6: C'era una volta lo spettacolo
Italian-language avanspettacolo show at Perdu in Amsterdam: Avanspettacolo 6.
HUMA-café met Fiona Fortuin: Niet moeder
Writer Fiona Fortuin leads a casual cafe discussion at Perdu in Amsterdam about choosing a life beyond the traditional family model.
Het taalspel van Kierkegaard
A philosophy talk at Perdu exploring Kierkegaard's language-games, offering insights into linguistic and existential themes.
Destructive and creative forces in society
A themed night exploring destructive and creative forces shaping society, presented by Breukvlakken at Perdu in Amsterdam.
Lentil Space
Lentil Space at Perdu in Amsterdam presents a collaborative performance with Nour Abuarafeh, Mohamed Abdelkarim, Jumana Emil Abboud, and guests, hosted by Lorenzo García-Andrade in partnership with Mophradat.
Doomscroll
A literary reading at Perdu in Amsterdam featuring Dominique De Groen, Zindzi Tillot Owusu, Mischa Dols and Persis Bekkering.
Vers van het Mes 2026
Poets selected for Vers van het Mes 2026 share their work and poetics at Perdu in Amsterdam.
93 minuten, als elke minuut telt
A tragicomedy about dignified dying in a staged reading of 93 minuten at Perdu, Amsterdam, featuring Olga Zuiderhoek and colleagues.
Biografie in Psychoanalyse: Greet Hofmans biography
Han van Bree presents his biography Het vertroebelde oog, the life of Greet Hofmans, in the Biografie in Psychoanalyse series at Perdu, Amsterdam.
Stuk Stoppelman
Theater piece 'Stuk Stoppelman' at Perdu in Amsterdam, a live performance by Gonny Gaakeer and Theater Na de Dam Producties.
Creativity as resistance. New forms of collaboration
An experimental evening at Perdu in Amsterdam exploring creativity as resistance, showcasing Breukvlakken and new forms of collaboration in an intimate theatre setting that invites daring ideas and dialogue.