The "Houtje" performance offers a captivating experience for children aged 3 to 8 and their accompanying adults. This imaginative production blends dynamic theater with elements of woodworking and live music. Audiences will journey with characters exploring themes of creativity, discovery, and finding one's path amidst a world of wooden wonders.
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Houtje is a performance for children aged 3-8 and adults that explores themes of dreams, getting lost, and discovering new things through the medium of wood. It combines theater, woodworking, and music, following two characters as they build a large invention.
This performance, titled 'Houtje,' is designed for young audiences aged 3 to 8 and their accompanying adults. It tells the story of Viko and Thor, who are building a large invention in their workshop, but a stray piece of wood disrupts their plans. The performance delves into the idea of dreams made of wood, the courage to get lost, and the joy of discovering something new. Through the sounds of sawing, chopping, and planing, and a journey through wood shavings and splinters, the characters search for the origin of this peculiar piece of wood in the jungle. 'Houtje' is a performance at the intersection of theater, woodworking, and music, exploring themes of imagination and finding one's place. The production features the acting talents of José Montoya and Niek van der Horst, with direction by Danielle Wagenaar. Jolle Roelofs composed the music, and the concept, design, and costumes were created by Niek van der Horst. The performance is a coproduction with 2turvenhoog.
Tickets are available for performances scheduled on April 1st and 2nd, 2026. Pricing is €14 for a regular ticket. Visitors are directed to book tickets online via the provided links for specific time slots.
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