Aqueerius - Beyond The Ball

Ladies and gentlemen, bienvenue! Welcome to the sixteen eighties – the pink revolution of the French Baroque. All night long we dance at the court of none other than Louis XIV. But let’s be honest: the Sun King has written enough history, so for him it is merely a meager supporting role in this libretto.

The press on “A campy mini-musical with the potential to become the hit of the summer festivals” - de Volkskrant “Beyond the ball is feel-good: the songs are danceable, the performers radiate a lot of joy in acting, and the lyrics are full of winks to the musical genre, queer culture, and history. Yet Aqueerius also manages to build a critical bridge to current events.” - Theaterkrant “Aqueerius creates incredibly clever music theater, is highly original, and hilarious to boot.” - Scenes

We present to you Julie d'Aubigny, better known as Madame de Maupin – opera diva, duelist, and rebel. This queen of coloratura battles with her voice and sword against the stifling social norms and classes of her time. And conquers the hearts of many men and women. This queer icon avant la lettre claims her place in history today. Join us for a rat girl summer in Versailles. A true story so exciting it will make your ears blush. We go way beyond the ball!