A moving story told for the 16 +, by Caja van der Poel – graduate from The School of Storytelling UK – studying with Ashley Ramsden (A Christmas Carol, Rumi)
DATES
Saturday 12 & 19 June 2 pm
LOCATION
De Regentenkamer
Lange Beestenmarkt 106 – 108 (close to the Hofje van Wouw/Paard van Troje)
2512 EH The Hague
ticketS:
Full price: € 10,00 (no discounts available)
RESERVATIONS
Online in The English Theatre’s Ticketshop
T. 06 300 500 18
INFORMATION
The tale is a highlight in Dutch literature. It is called the Dutch ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and has been immensely popular since 1887. It tells the tale of Jonathan, a boy on his quest to manhood, a journey filled with wonder, love, loneliness and danger. Jonathan is motivated by his will to discover the one absolute truth. Every character he meets claims to know this truth, they even have books about it; but Jonathan finally comes to the conclusion that there is no such thing as one ‘absolute truth’; all we can hold on to is ‘honesty’. The story is suitable for adults from the age of 16.
NOORDVOLK Theatre Company
“A way of man” is a storytelling performance by NOORDVOLK member Caja van der Poel. NOORDVOLK is a Hague based theater company. The pivotal point to their productions is to show the everyday beauty of the imperfection of mankind.
December 2008 Caja van der Poel graduated from The School of Storytelling UK.
One of her teachers was Ashley Ramsden, well known in The Netherlands for his performances of A Christmas Carol and Rumi. It was at the School of Storytelling that she first developed the desire to do something with “the most beautiful story in the world” and now, a year later, it is happening! Caja theatrically tells the tale of A way of man (De Kleine Johannes) by Frederik van Eeden. Her wish come true is made extra special because 2010 is the 150th birth-year of this famous Dutch writer.
CAST & CREW
Storyteller: Caja van der Poel
Co-directop: Michael Driebeek van der Ven
Dramatic advice: Annemieke Wauters
Costume design: Asalia Khadjé
Photography: Rogier Chang
