SUPRISE

Anna returns to the family home after many years. There's singing, filming, and toasting. What begins as a surprise party transforms into a confrontational family drama about love, jealousy, and the right to determine your own life. Old tensions flare up, secrets come to light, and the line between celebration and tragedy blurs.

A musical evening that grates and touches. A cinematic family epic from the creators of "Divorce of Figaro," "The Flying Dutchman," and "Cherry Orchard."

Summer 2026 (ticket sales starts March 1st)

Playlist

Day
Date
Time
Location
Phone
 
Thu
10 September 2026
20:30
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
avant premiere
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Fri
11 September 2026
20:30
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
premiere
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Sat
12 September 2026
20:30
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
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Sun
13 September 2026
16:00
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
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Wed
16 September 2026
14:00
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
School performance
Thu
17 September 2026
20:30
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
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Fri
18 September 2026
20:30
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
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Sat
19 September 2026
20:30
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
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Sun
20 September 2026
16:00
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
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Wed
23 September 2026
14:00
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
School performance
Thu
24 September 2026
20:30
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
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Fri
25 September 2026
20:30
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
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Sat
26 September 2026
20:30
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
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Sun
27 September 2026
16:00
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
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Wed
30 September 2026
14:00
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
School performance
Thu
1 October 2026
20:30
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
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Fri
2 October 2026
20:30
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
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Sat
3 October 2026
20:30
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
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Sun
4 October 2026
16:00
Veerensmederij - Amersfoort
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Photos

Performance

Björk Nilsdottir: soprano | Marcel van Dieren: baritone | Fee Suzanne de Ruiter: mezzo-soprano | Koen Masteling : tenor | Tom Jansen: baritone

Creation

Music: Niek Idelenburg | libretto: Joke Hoolboom | choreografie: Pim Veulings | decor: Douwe Hibma | costumes Bregje van Balen | light design : Yuri Schreuders