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People of Amare

Who do you actually run into in Amare and what do they do in that building all day? In 'People of Amare' you get a look behind the scenes and we take you into the world of the people who work in Amare.

In conversation with Leonie Smit about Nice To Meet You

Wouldn’t it be great if every person in The Hague could experience a live concert or theatre show? We talked to Leonie Smit, Development & Relations, about her role in the socially engaged ‘Nice To Meet You’ programme.
Interview

In conversation with Mariska Simon about education in Amare

Amare is devoted to the principle of 'Lifelong learning’. Sounds great, but what exactly does it mean? We talked to the person in charge of education at Amare, Mariska Simon.
Interview

In conversation with Gerko Telman of Open Amare

Get to know Open Amare: an initiative offering a platform to the creative energies of The Hague. But what does it entail, exactly? Gerko Telman is the Open Amare Creative Producer, and is happy to tel…
Interview

In conversation with Jan Zoet: ‘Amare wants to open its doors to the city’

Ook op een doordeweekse middag bruist het in Amare. En dat is precies zoals onze directeur Jan Zoet het graag ziet. Zoet neemt aan het einde van dit jaar afscheid als juryvoorzitter van de Piket Kunst…
Interview

Making of: Maduro ep. #1

More than 100 singers from The Hague and surrounding areas are involved in the Dutch city opera Maduro. In 'Making Of' we follow the rehearsals of the project choir and talk to the director.
Video

Heading towards Amare: In action with Leontien Wiering

It was an eventful year for Zuiderstrandtheater and Amare. Business director Leontien Wiering offers us a peek behind the scenes. “We are embarking on a wholly new adventure together.” 
Interview

All work no play...

Amare houses a huge amount of musical talent. Not only on stage, but also behind the curtain, in the foyer and in the office. That is why two colleagues from Stichting Amare decided to set up a project for all these talents. A group of motivated 'workers' rehearsed every Monday evening in Amare on a number of short pieces, including Louis Andriessen's experimental 'Workers Union'.

Episode #1
Following the rehearsals

Episode #2
Ready for the concert?