Tulip Town
Steef de Jong, Ilse Warringa, Rop Verheijen, Daniel Cornelissen and Thor Braun in an irresistible mix of operetta, punk and cardboard magic
Theatermaker Steef de Jong throws Offenbach's 19th-century operetta classic 'L'île de Tulipatan' into the blender and serves up a cardboard operetta party full of energy, humor and lightning-fast quick-changes. Following the success of 'Postillon d'amour' and 'Operetta Land', he pulls out all the stops once again, together with a top-notch cast: Ilse Warringa, Rop Verheijen, Daniel Cornelissen and Thor Braun and a live band. 'Tulip Town' is in town! This is operetta like you've never seen it before.
Holy sanctities crumble and cardboard worlds unfold, while genders switch in a wink. Brimming with androgynous costumes, spectacular sets and swirling live music, Offenbach's operetta classic—the greatest punk of the 19th century—comes to life as a theatrical pop concert.
Rhomboidal, grand marshal of the king of Tulip Town, blames his wife Théodorine for their daughter Hermosa's boyish behavior. Prince Alexis turns out to be remarkably gentle and gracious. While these two are head over heels in love with each other, they discover that their parents have planned their lives quite differently. The confusion is everywhere and complete, except for Hermosa and Alexis, who simply love each other as they are. Tulip Town is thus a cheerful plea for being who you are and of course for love!
Offenbach's timeless melodies receive fresh, edgy arrangements by Marijn van Prooijen, in which punk occasionally delightfully crashes through the operetta. The music is performed live by musicians who create a sparkling bridge between 1868 and now. An irresistible mix of operetta, punk and cardboard magic: Tulip Town is a dazzling celebration for both eye and ear.
Blind Interpreter and Meet & Feel
During the performance on 16 September, it is possible to reserve seats with a blind interpreter. This allows visitors with a visual impairment to fully follow what is happening on stage.
Tickets can be reserved by phone (tel: 0235121212) or by email ([email protected]). You will automatically be invited to the Meet & Feel prior to the performance.
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Credits
Concept, text, direction & design: Steef de Jong Co-direction: Ina Veen Musical direction & arrangements: Marijn van Prooijen Cast: Ilse Warringa, Rop Verheijen, Daniël Cornelissen, Thor Braun, Steef de Jong Live band Martijn Van Prooijen (bass), Charlie Bo Meyering/Elle Kamerich (piano), Emma van der Schalie/Maartje Goes (violin) Assistant stage managers: Stephan Nelissen, Geert Sweep Set & costumes: Groots en Meeslepend (Willy Veen, Geert Sweep, Stephan Nelissen, Steef de Jong, Ina Veen )Text advice: Jurrian van Dongen Light & sound: Technicians Stadsschouwburg Haarlem Production: Stadsschouwburg Haarlem & Groots en Meeslepend Campaign photography Koos Breukel Made possible by: Fonds Podiumkunsten
