Let yourself be carried away in the monologue of Hadewych Minis, come and listen to the infectious pop music of Zorita, travel to the year 1672 and experience the siege by Bommen Berend or ask Henny Huisman the shirt off.
Hilarious fairy tale ends in an unimaginable nightmare
The monologue published in 2018 Girls & Boys by the acclaimed British playwright Dennis Kelly can now be seen for the first time in the Netherlands. This solo performance by Toneelgroep Oostpool is perfect for actress Hadewych Minis. What starts as a comic fairytale, ends as a complete nightmare.
An unexpected meeting at an airport leads to an intense and passionate love affair. Soon the young woman (Hadewych Minis) and her great love begin to settle down. They buy a house, get married, have two children and make a career. The life they have built together is happy and similar to that of many, but along the way the fairy tale crumbles and their lives take a disturbing turn.
Director Daria Bukvic makes Kelly’s theatrical cry for help about male violence debut in Dutch theatres. Girls & Boys is a confrontational monologue with a clear message: love each other.
Groningen – SPOT/Stadsschouwburg, Thu 8.15 p.m., 24 euros
Songs that transport you to another place
Zorita is the band around the songs of the Belgian/Spanish frontman Carlos Zorita Diaz. The music is based on stories, poems and thoughts. A bit like the songs of Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds; they transport you to another place. 2022 is the year that their critically acclaimed debut album Amor Y Muerte celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Their performance on Friday at d’Rentmeester in Valthermond is therefore dominated by this anniversary. With Amsterdam as their base, Zorita mixes their music with sounds from all over the world to create catchy pop music. The songs are reminiscent of the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the lake at your grandmother’s house, the Baltic Sea and many other places that capture the imagination.
Valthermond – d’Rentmeester, Fri 19.15 pm, 19.50 euros
Experience Gronings Relief yourself 350 years ago
Who is Bommen Berend and why is the Groningen Relief celebrated in the city of Groningen every year? In the exhibition Welcome to 1672 travel to this year and take a look at the lives of Lammechien, Idris, Hinrick and Stijntien, four stubborn teenagers who live in Groningen. The friends experience the siege by Bommen Berend up close; they see bullets flying and parts of the city breaking down. But in the meantime, their lives go on as usual.
This family DIY exhibition can be found in the attic of the medieval Canterhuis of Museum aan de A. With real bombs and bullets, carpentry tools, robust pots, chic pottery, toys and utensils from 350 years ago, you get a good idea of what life was like back then. used to be. Take on the role of the Groningen children, try on their 17th century clothes and go on a discovery tour through the kitchen, farm, workshop and study with your activity book.
Groningen – Museum aan de A (formerly Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum), until January 8, Tues to Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm, 8 euros (7 to 21 years old 4.50 euros, up to 7 years free )
Television icon tells a lot in theater show
Presenter Henny Huisman was the TV personality of our country for many years. This season he is coming to the theater with his personality show The back of my tongue . The popularity of Henny Huisman knew no bounds and in the 80s and 90s he was a true icon on television. Who didn’t watch the Sound mix show , Mini Playback Show and the surprise show ?
However, he started his career as a drummer and he achieved success with his band Lucifer. He owes his real television breakthrough to Joop van den Ende, who discovered his talent for presentation and offered him a program. This old hand in the field has a lot to tell about his career and this provides a lot of stories and anecdotes. As an audience you can also ask him the question.
Emmen – Rensentheater, Fri 8 p.m., 23 euros
Straightforward music from The Toby Beard Band
The music of the charismatic singer-songwriter and guitarist Toby Beard, who hails from Perth in Western Australia, cannot be reduced to a single genre. Folk, blues, rock, roots, reggae and even chansons can be heard in the constantly passionate singer. She makes a big impression, especially live, with constantly changing bands: passion, raw energy and never a dull moment. Beard, along with her band, has performed with many big names such as Sheryl Crow, Pete Murray and Luka Bloom.
Beard’s idiosyncratic music is difficult to compare with others and few deserve the designation all-round singer-songwriter more than they do. Adrenaline kicks and pure goosebumps alternate. Uncomplicated music that leaves an indelible impression on many, best described as ‘Australian roots’, Blues and Rock, performed with enormous energy, passion and surrender, seeking constant contact with the audience.
Westeremden – Roodehaan food & drink, Fri 8.30 pm, 15 euros
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