1637 Dagen van Onrecht — Joseph Oubelkas, Amsterdam

In this true-story theater piece, Joseph Oubelkas recounts his brutal imprisonment in Morocco at age 24 after an accusation, offering a gripping, personal account of injustice and resilience. Performed as a one-man show at Boom Chicago in Amsterdam, this powerful monologue shines a light on human-rights abuses and the price of truth.

Rat van Fortuin

Experience the theatre piece Rat van Fortuin at Meervaart Theater in Amsterdam, starring Jort Kelder and Fré Hooft van Huysduynen. Theaterkrant hails it as entertaining, contagiously positive, with bold songs and lively performances.

Oom Wanja

Oom Wanja at DeLaMar Theater in Amsterdam offers Tsjechov's iconic tragicomedy brought to life by top actors like Jeroen Spitzenberger, May 20–24; a sharp Dutch staging with wit and heartbeat.

René van Meurs: Noodzakelijk Kwaad

René van Meurs brings his show Noodzakelijk Kwaad to Amsterdam’s iconic Koninklijk Theater Carré for a sharp, provocative cabaret night, blending wit, insight, and top-tier theatre in a stylish venue.

Becoming: All About Love

Becoming: All About Love is a contemporary theatre piece staged at Podium Mozaïek - Theaterzaal in Amsterdam. An intimate, thought-provoking performance blending storytelling and visual elements on love.

Sasha Velour: Travesty

Sasha Velour unveils Travesty, a one-queen drag spectacular at Paradiso Amsterdam, where fearless couture, razor-sharp wit, and lush theatre fuse into a bold, boundary-pushing night of performance art.

Sasha Velour @ Rai Theater

Drag icon Sasha Velour takes Amsterdam's historic Rai Theater on a couture-soaked journey, weaving fearless storytelling, razor-sharp wit, and immersive theatrical spectacle into an intimate, velvet-lit night that lingers long after the curtain.

Munganga Theater

Munganga Theater conjures a lively, boundary-pushing show at 1 Amsterdam, where bold storytelling, physical theater, and musical mischief collide in a kinetic, intimate space that crackles with audacious creativity, color, and surprise.

Songs as Cultural Musical Heritage

Not my soul

Not my soul at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) brings a stark, intimate theater piece where memory and identity collide with stark lighting and precise performances that linger long after the curtain.

Persona

Persona on stage at Holland Festival conjures Bergman-esque mood in Amsterdam—minimalist theatre, shadowy dialogue, and enigmatic performances that pull you into a reflective, haunting night.

Singashore

Experience immersive theater at OT301 - Studios as Collettivo Nebulæ weaves striking visuals with intimate performance, turning Amsterdam’s artsy venue into a night of atmospheric storytelling.

Premiere: Best Of Explorez

Premiere night at Podium Mozaïek’s Theaterzaal in Amsterdam for Best Of Explorez. A contemporary theatre program showcasing fresh performances from Explorez in an intimate, artist-driven setting. An engaging evening that blends storytelling with striking stagecraft.

YENTL EN DE BOER - REKHALZEN

YENTL EN DE BOER - REKHALZEN at Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam is a spellbinding theatre piece blending surreal storytelling and vocal finesse in Carré’s grand, velvet‑rich interior.

Explodium Outdoors

Discover short performances in dance, theatre and storytelling by emerging makers exploring cultural identity and culinary narratives. This outdoor program at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam blends movement, intimate storytelling, and fresh perspectives in a lively, accessible setting.

Als ik jou was — David van Rosmalen

David van Rosmalen leads a philosophical solo journey through his own life in Als ik jou was, a thoughtful theatrical experience at Theater Bellevue. A intimate, reflective performance blending storytelling with introspection, inviting the audience to explore identity and choice.

Welcome to Night Vale @ De Duif

Welcome to Night Vale visits De Duif in Amsterdam for a live theatre night of cult podcast lore, candlelit arches, eerie soundscapes, and humorous, unsettling storytelling.

Simon Boccanegra

Immerse in Verdi's timeless tragedy as Simon Boccanegra returns with De Nationale Opera in Amsterdam, where lush choruses stride the stage of the Giuseppe Verdi venue and history unfurls in opulent splendor.

Marti Mitjavila, featuring Menno Daams

Marti Mitjavila brings a sly, boundary-pushing solo to 1 Amsterdam, joined by Menno Daams, weaving sharp wit and physical theatre into a night that slips between intimacy and big-stage bravado.

Double Espresso: saxophone quartet

Double Espresso transforms Amsterdam’s intimate venue into a coffee-scented theatre for a saxophone quartet that chats with brisk brass, playful storytelling, and brass-kissed melodies that spark conversation.

And Now I Know What Love Is

And Now I Know What Love Is debuts at the Holland Festival in Amsterdam, a theatrical meditation on love and memory that blends striking performances with intimate, luminous storytelling.

Robin Hood

A youth-focused stage adaptation of Robin Hood at the Jeugdtheaterfestival Art of Wonder in Amsterdam. This family-friendly show brings a classic tale to life with playful acting, engaging storytelling, and a vibrant festival setting that invites kids and families to enjoy live theatre together.

Zhembrovskyy Summer Performance

Zhembrovskyy Summer Performance unfolds at Podium Mozaïek's Theaterzaal in Amsterdam, a bold theatre piece blending contemporary movement with immersive soundscapes and sunlit stage poetry.

Ronald Douglas & Rob van Bavel

Ronald Douglas & Rob van Bavel stage a sly, intimate theater piece at 1 Amsterdam, weaving sharp dialogue and delicate staging through a candlelit space that feels like a living conversation.