Al het blauw van de hemel
A moving music theater piece about loss, hope and daring to begin again.
All the Blue of the Sky is a brand new music theater piece based on the bestseller by Mélissa Da Costa. Buddy Vedder and Shelley Bos play Emile and Joanne. When Emile is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, he impulsively decides to buy a camper and places an ad looking for a travel companion. The mysterious Joanne responds. What begins as an escape evolves into a remarkable road trip full of unexpected encounters, quiet recognition, and the courage to allow emotions in.
For every ticket sold, 1 euro goes to Alzheimer's research.
The result is a moving theatrical production in which story and music reinforce each other. All the Blue of the Sky touches on themes that everyone recognizes: loss, hope, starting anew, and the courage to face yourself. A comforting experience for anyone who has ever lost someone, perhaps even themselves.
This intimate, deeply felt musical play is directed by Daan Wijnands, with text by Max Roijé and music by Mark Kuypers. For every theater ticket sold, 1 euro goes to Alzheimer Netherlands, to promote research into Alzheimer's disease.
Credits
Based on the book by: Mélissa Da Costa Performance: Buddy Vedder & Shelley Bos Direction: Daan Wijnands Script and lyrics: Max Roijé Music: Mark Kuypers Dramaturgy: Ludo Costongs Set and costumes: Dieuweke van Reij Lighting design: Tim van 't Hof Sound design: Wessel Snoek Assistant director: Zoë Rijk Orchestra: Mark Kuypers (piano), Mariëtte Laport (cello), Michel Lamers (multireed) Producer: Neos Theater Agency: Theaterbureau De Mannen Partners: Éditions Albin Michel, Alzheimer Nederland, Toneelgroep Maastricht, AFAS Theater
About Buddy Vedder, Shelley Bos and Neos Theater
> Buddy Vedder is an actor, presenter and singer. He played leading roles in musicals such as Saturday Night Fever, It Was Sunday in the South and Soldier of Orange. He also shone in The Comedy About a Bank Robbery and various editions of The Christmas Show. Additionally, Buddy is a regular on RTL 4, where he appears in popular programs such as Stars on Stage and The Masked Singer.
> Shelley Bos shone in the recent theater season alongside Jeroen Spitzenberger in Cyrano. She previously performed in productions including A Midsummer Night's Dream by Theater Oostpool. Thanks to her authentic acting and strong vocal abilities, she is regarded as one of the great talents of her generation.
> Producer Neos Theater: After working for various theater companies for many years, Buddy Vedder felt the time was right to tell his own stories. Productions that leave an impression, that are not only entertaining but also make the audience think. Inspired by his Greek roots and the ambition to tell new stories, Neos Theater was born.
