THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR by Illyria in Wassenaar

4th & 5th September. Performed in the great outdoors by five phenomenal professional actors, this fast-paced production has been created using only the First Folio text – the most authoritative edition of Shakespeare’s plays.  Falstaff is skint. Dismissing his band of reprobate followers is simply…

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Miranda Vissers ON THE WAY at Museum Het Leids Weverhuis in Leiden

Vissers’ handcrafted works mimic natural forms such as corals, flowers, and seashells, drawing inspiration from her travels along with the landscapes she has encountered. The subtle, earthy colour palette, evoking seashells and soil, reflects her close observation of nature’s various colours.

A Celebration of Queerness in Classical Music in Amsterdam

DELICIOUS CONTENTS MAY HAVE SETTLED IN TRANSIT! Having already enjoyed one of Boys Won’t Be Boys’ (BWBB) Queer Friday’s at the CC Amstel Theater, I was looking forward to this collaboration with music cooperative, LUDWIG, timed nicely to kick off Pride 2025 at the Muziekgebouw…

Two very different Exhibitions in Amsterdam at H’ART and Amsterdam Museum

At H’ART Museum, From Rembrandt to Vermeer gathers the stars of the Dutch Golden Age into one gleaming showcase. Just across the foyer, Refresh Amsterdam #3 at the Amsterdam Museum throws open the doors to today’s makers, who are less interested in light and shadow and more concerned with war, migration, and who gets to belong.

BASS CLARINET FESTIVAL in Amsterdam

12th September – 23rd November. Basklarinet Festijn – 5th edition celebrates  The unifying power of the bass clarinet . Kicks off on 12th September 2025 in Amsterdam. The Basklarinet Festijn is a recurring event featuring the bass clarinet in contemporary composed music, improvisation and avant…

The 2025 Wonderfeel Festival in Utrecht

The festival featured seven stages, four of which were the main ones. Each offered a unique interpretation of classical music, showcasing a diverse range of styles and performers. Every stage delivered a distinct experience, allowing audiences to enjoy classical music in varied forms and sounds.