HEDDA GABBER try-out - Studio Deddens
A club night on crack, an ode to the madness that arises when you come to a standstill for a moment.
Hedda Gabler returns after 135 years in a theatrical rave.
The world of 2026 races on like an incessant DJ set. (F)influencers, career gurus, and productivity pimps hold sway. The mantra of modern times seems clear: standing still is falling behind.
In Hedda Gabber, Daniëlle Deddens dusts off Ibsen's famous character for a hardstyle performance. Through the confrontation between this character—who has succumbed to boredom—and a Gen Zer for whom boredom seems impossible, Daniëlle, together with musician/producer Wijnand Gomes, explores the concept of stagnation in 2026. Is humanity still capable of boredom in today's neoliberal society? And how do you stand still in a world on fire?
Hedda Gabber is a club night on crack, an ode to the madness that arises when you come to a standstill for a moment. Daniëlle Deddens acts, sings, and moves her way through a fluid theatrical world: from hyperpop kitsch to sultry ballads, Ibsen quotes to TikTok language. With a healthy dose of Gen Z anxiety but a deep-seated belief that it will all work out, we dance the night away. Because after the chaos, there is always silence.
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October 2026
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| Datum | Tijd | Locatie | Ticketlink | CalendarLink |
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| Thu 15 Oct | 20:30 - 22:30 | Workshop Valhalla | Buy tickets | |
Thursday 15 October
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