Sem Konijn - Populisme de Musical ^try-out

One year after graduating from Codarts Muziektheater, Sem Konijn is already performing a full solo show on Dutch stages: a rarity that immediately makes it clear that a new, idiosyncratic voice is emerging here.

Sem is known for his roles in Cyrano, Scrooge and Je Anne, for which he was nominated for a Musical Award for Best Upcoming Talent. Or for his song "Dit Moet Worden Gezegd", which went viral within the Dutch media.

Populisme De Musical is a topical, bold and urgent performance. An explosive mix of political cabaret, razor-sharp satire, music, singing and self-mockery, he outlines the appeal of populism. Why is anger so seductive? Why does the harsh one-liner so often win over nuance? And where does the line lie between democracy and division?

With humor, musicality and a disarming honesty, Sem takes a musical-theatrical stock of Dutch democracy and society. Populisme De Musical is confronting and recognizable, but above all hopeful: a passionate call for gentleness in a time that seems to be hardening more and more.

A performance that chafes, makes you laugh, moves you and sparks conversation. You have to see this.