Bag Theater

Coyote and the Great Bear (5+)

Discover a playful tale of stars that will leave you gazing at the night sky in wonder
In the witty and thrilling performance Coyote and the Great Bear, you are invited to explore the wonders of the night sky. The show tells the enchanting story of Coyote, a clever and mischievous creature who places the stars of the Great Bear constellation in the heavens in his own unique way. Through a delicate interplay of shadow, light and evocative music, Bag Theater creates an immersive theatrical universe that sparks genuine curiosity and reflection. Designed to bring families and communities together, this heartwarming production encourages everyone to imagine a brighter world. Prepare to be amazed and wonder: why did I not know this before?

La Profesora (Janneke Schnell)

The Adventures of Poppetje (2+)

Step into a magical world of whimsical object theatre where everyday items live
Set within a charming miniature stage built from repurposed treasures, The Adventures of Poppetje brings everyday objects delightfully to life. Created by Janneke Schnell, a Gerrit Rietveld Academie graduate, this enchanting piece of object theatre turns the ordinary into something extraordinary. Pliers suddenly transform into a bird, a sleeping Mexican works unexpected magic, and two whimsical sheep perform a magnificent dance routine. But what are those mysterious Great Eyes up to at the fairground? La Profesora presents a joyful, warmhearted and intimate performance that sparks wonder in audiences of all ages. Step into a world where imagination reigns supreme and every object has a story to tell.

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Jeanne Mahieux

Ne t’oublie pas (9+)

Rediscover the magic of imagination in a witty performance about breaking routine

In Ne t'oublie pas, theatre maker Jeanne Mahieux explores a universal conflict: how do we navigate life without losing our true selves? On stage, we meet a woman trapped in an exacting routine of paperwork, clicking pens, and clattering keyboards. She controls every detail, steadfastly resisting spontaneity, even as the dull monotony clearly suffocates her. Yet reality is never set in stone. Through playfulness, humor, and rich imagination, her grey world is delightfully re-enchanted. Blending visual arts with inventive puppetry, this poetic performance offers a thoughtful, witty invitation to break free from rigid habits and embrace genuine joy once again.

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Verder Vertellen (Kevin Koorda)

Elephant and Crocodile (4+)

A playful, musical battle between neighbours celebrating true friendship
Step into the heartwarming world of Max Velthuijs with Elephant and Crocodile. Crocodile plays his violin with endless passion every single day, but his neighbour Elephant is driven completely mad by the exact same tune. In sheer frustration, Elephant picks up a trumpet and blows so loudly that Crocodile cannot practise a single note. What follows is a joyful and musical battle between neighbours. Verder Vertellen brings this beloved picture-book classic to life through engaging and interactive puppetry. Packed with humor and delightful live music, this heartwarming performance explores the strength of friendship and invites audiences of all ages to join the fun.

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KOEN&BART

The fisherman is fishing (12+)

A delightfully absurd puppet show exploring life's grand mysteries
When lakes run dry and canal waters turn murky, a lone fisherman casts his line onto dry land. With characteristic grunts and sighs, he fishes directly into the audience, pulling out everyday items alongside the personal stories hidden within them. What do these mundane objects reveal about our universal quest for love, happiness, and meaning?

Creative duo KOEN&BART transforms life's grandest questions into a delightfully absurd puppet performance. Through captured treasures, sharp dialogues, and evocative live music, they hold up an enchanting yet distorting mirror to human nature. Will you dive straight into their surreal world or try to keep your head above water? Expect a fresh, playfully provoking piece of visual theatre.

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Phoebe Endfield Lochore (TOF Théâtre)

Brexit Baby (12+)

A delightfully sharp, satirical puppet show exploring modern bureaucratic madness
What happens when political reality becomes so absurd that only a clown can untangle it? Brexit Baby is a sharp, satirical puppet performance that mirrors today's chaotic bureaucratic landscape. The story springs from an ironic daydream: could having a baby abroad secure your right to stay? What unfolds is a delightfully inventive piece of visual theatre, showing how quickly wild plans dissolve when faced with harsh reality.

Originally trained as a visual artist in London, the creator developed her puppetry under the wing of TOF Théâtre. This cheeky Master’s project delivers a fresh, witty lens on post-referendum madness. Expect an engaging, thought-provoking show that masterfully balances humor and acute societal observation.

Language: English

KLEP-theater

Pieper (4+)

A delightfully inventive puppet show breaking free from all expectations
Step into the enchanting world of KLEP-theater, where a traditional puppet stage proves far too small for such a grand adventure. Inside a dreary potato factory, routine rules the day—until Dingetje falls head over heels for a rejected, delightfully lumpy spud. What follows is a heartwarming and whimsical quest to bring this extraordinary potato to life.

Combining puppetry, physical theatre, and captivating live music, this inventive duo whisks audiences of all ages away on a surprising journey. From subterranean root networks to a magical botanical realm, prepare to be charmed by a fresh, imaginative family show packed with visual wit, gentle poetry, and playful storytelling.

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Sol Miranda

Balagan! (16+)

A dark comedy cabaret-style number

In this dark comedy cabaret-style number, chaos (Yiddish: balagan) is what unfolds when puppets are chained to pleasure, sex and the endless pursuit of satisfaction. In a Garden of Earthly Delights, is craving something to be controlled, or to be unleashed? Honoring the radicality of cabaret, Sol applies their background in clowning to play with the absurd and in a way, display their own neurosis around queer solitude and escapism.

De Spullenmannen (16+)

In a future governed by algorithms, a lonely space window cleaner circles the Earth, surviving on a bleak diet of squirt-fish and slop. One day, he receives a visitor from deep space...

De Spullenmannen (Diana Wildschut and Harmen Zijp) create visual theatre and theatrical visuals fuelled by a shared passion for vintage objects. Through these items, they explore absurd worlds and societal themes, inviting you on an extraordinary journey into how society functions—or could function.

Language: Dutch