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The choice for poetry

Ten years ago, René Oskam quit his steady office job to follow his heart: poetry. Many said this was impossible, but René proves otherwise. In his anniversary tour, he shares his personal journey, with the highs and lows that come with being an artist.

A ride full of emotions

René Oskam takes you on a journey through a performance that lies somewhere between cabaret and poetry. You experience the sleepless nights full of ideas and the difficult periods without inspiration. He shares the joy of performing to packed houses and the pain of his least successful show. It is a raw, honest, and funny performance full of poetry, satire, and sharp observations.

What others say

Various well-known personalities speak highly of René Oskam ’s work. Derek Otte says that while you find the written René fantastic, he is even better live. Ilse Warringa admires his musicality and the 'bittersweet melancholy' in his poems. Remco Veldhuis calls his poems 'songs without music' that you hum, and Irene Pronk praises him for his ability to express complex feelings in simple language. Even Armin van Buuren and Elten Kiene are impressed by René’s unique use of language and his ability to touch people.