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Tulip Town

A punk operetta by Steef de Jong
Tue 27 Oct - Fri 30 Oct
Tue 27 Oct ’26
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Fri 30 Oct ’26
  • Tue 27 Oct ’26
    19:45
    Danstheater
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  • Wed 28 Oct ’26
    19:45
    Danstheater
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  • Thu 29 Oct ’26
    19:45
    Danstheater
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  • Fri 30 Oct ’26
    19:45
    Danstheater
    Tickets

Theater maker Steef de Jong throws Offenbach's 19th-century operetta classic “L'île de Tulipatan” into the blender and serves up a cardboard operetta feast full of energy, humor, and lightning-fast double roles. Following the success of ‘Postillon d'amour’ and ‘Operetta Land’, he is once again pulling out all the stops, together with a top cast: Ilse Warringa, Rop Verheijen, Daniël Cornelissen, and Thor Braun, accompanied by a live band. ‘Tulip Town’ is in town! This is operetta like you've never seen it before.

 

Programme

Jacques Offenbach, bew. 
Steef de Jong L’île de Tulipatan

Sacred houses collapse and cardboard worlds unfold, while genders switch in the blink of an eye. Rich in androgynous costumes, spectacular sets, and dazzling live music, Offenbach's operetta classic, the greatest punk of the 19th century, comes to life as a theatrical pop concert.

Romboïdal, Grand Marshal of the Count of Tulip Town, blames his wife Théodorine for their daughter Hermosa's boyish behavior. Prince Alexis, on the other hand, turns out to be remarkably gentle and merciful. While these two are madly in love with each other, they discover that their parents have other plans for their lives. Confusion reigns everywhere, except for Hermosa and Alexis, who simply love each other for who they are. Tulip Town is a cheerful plea for being who you are and, of course, for love!

Offenbach's timeless melodies are given fresh, edgy arrangements by Marijn van Prooijen, in which punk occasionally bursts through the operetta. The music is played live by musicians who build a sparkling bridge between 1868 and the present day. An irresistible mix of operetta, punk, and cardboard magic: Tulip Town is a spectacular feast for the eyes and ears.

 

Cloakroom and drink 
Cloakroom and an intermission drink are included. If the event does not have an intermission, you will receive the drink afterwards. 

Ooievaarspas discount 
Ooievaarspas holders are eligible for a discount on the ticket price for this concert. To book tickets, we need to see your Ooievaarspas for registration purposes. Please contact our booking office to book your tickets. 

Credits

Steef de Jong Concept, text, direction & design
Ina Veen Co-direction 
Marijn van Prooijen Musical direction & arrangements
Stephan Nelissen, Geert Sweep Participating stage managers
Groots en Meeslepend (Willy Veen, Geert Sweep, Stephan Nelissen, Steef de Jong, Ina Veen) Set design & costumes
Stadsschouwburg Haarlem & Groots en Meeslepend Production

Cast
Steef de Jong The Count of Tulip Town
Daniel Cornelissen Grand Marshal Romboïdal
Ilse Warringa Théodorine, Romboïdal's wife
Rop Verheijen Hermosa, Romboïdal and Théodorine's daughter
Thor Braun Prince Alexis, the count's son

Live band conducted by Marijn van Prooijen

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