Première Wat een klerezooi

Enter the world of Marianne's thrift store – a place full of things with a story.

In "What a Mess," you meet Marianne, 67, a familiar face in the neighborhood for years. But now she's worried: how much longer can her shop survive? Luckily, there's neighbor Mario, who, with his coffee shop and cheerful ideas, brings a fresh perspective to the neighborhood.

This performance is about life in the neighborhood. The little annoyances, the changes, and the wonderful encounters. And the special thing is: these are the stories of people from your neighborhood.

Perhaps you recognize something from your own neighborhood, or see someone you know on stage. This performance was created by and with local residents.

"What a Mess" is funny, relatable, and sometimes touching. While the neighborhood is changing, Marianne and Mario show that there's always room for conversations, stories, and new connections.

This is an evening for anyone curious about neighborhood stories. Bring your neighbors, family, and friends. This is your neighborhood, on stage.

Credits Concept, direction & acting: Maarten Bakker, Ellen Persoon & Annemarie de Bruijn Technics: Ronald Tol Production: Isabeau Vienerius Publicity: Samantha van der Waerden – Volk & Mireille van Gorkum Research: Janneke Geertsma & Sarah Rotteveel Graphic design: Carrie Zwarts Photo: Bas Czerwinski With thanks to: various guests, local residents and our volunteers.