Het mooiste van Laaktheater nu bij jou thuis!

There is always something to do at Laaktheater. And if it can't be done in the theatre, we bring art and culture to your home! Below, you will find a selection of the wonderful things our theatre has to offer. Watch, experience, listen and participate!

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4Hoog tells a story - Weird bumps

In our series ‘4Hoog tells a story’ artistic director Frans Van der Aa tells a story from the book 'Bij uil thuis' (At Owl's Home) by Arnold Lobel: 'Rare Bobbels'.

4Hoog tells a story- Up and down

In our series ‘4Hoog tells a story’ artistic director Frans Van der Aa tells a story from the book 'Bij uil thuis' (At owl’s home) by Arnold Lobel.

Binckhorst Blues - Dennis Wijmer

It’s time for some nostalgia! Dennis Wijmer wrote a blues song about the transformation of the Binckhorst. Feel free to listen, be inspired and possibly daydream.

Brani Kantjil, Guru Patih Pinter and Most Honored Snail - Anita Poolman

Anita Poolman tells a story about a little deer named Kantjil, the Honored Snail and Patih Pinter: it’s about the jungle behind the jungles and the visible and invisible things in life.

DOE MEE! Laakse Sing-along 'Mag ik dan bij jou'.

LAAKSE SING-ALONG
Doe je mee?
 
Muziek verbindt. Daarom hebben we een uitdaging voor jou. Een sing-along waar heel Laak aan mee kan doen. Danique Zwaan, Jurriën Hollaar en Corinne van der Walt zingen en spelen ‘Mag ik dan bij jou’. Jij mag gewoon meezingen, maar je mag ook jouw bijdrage opnemen met jouw mobiele telefoon, iPad of pc. Laaktheater Thuis verzamelt alle inzendingen en monteert die tot één film waarop alle inzendingen te zien zijn. Doe ook mee met ons en stuur jouw versie vóór 24 mei op naar Laaktheater.

Dance school ‘Pretima Ke Dewashrie’ - dancing in quarantine

In this video, Poernima Gobardhan and her students from the dance school show you what they have learned during quarantine.

Documentary: If I had known this

This short documentary is about the lives of three families who received the news that their child has Down syndrome.

Documentary: Stille Wateren (1991) – Historical image of Laakhaven

In this historical documentary, we learn about the history of Laakhaven through old as well as more recent footage and interviews.

Een Romeo en Julia (12+) - Lonneke van Leth Dans

Op een feest dat wordt georganiseerd door de gemeente voor de jongeren van het AZC ontmoeten Maartje en Walid elkaar. Ondanks de opvattingen van beide ouders worden zij verliefd en ontstaat er een verboden liefde. De kloof tussen hun twee vaders groeit met de dag maar de liefde tussen Walid en Maartje bloeit. 

Erica Roozendaal plays Prelude from ‘Pièces de Clavecin’ from J. Ph. Rameau

Erica Roozendaal is also at home. From her living room she plays Prelude from ‘Pièces de Clavecin’ by J. Ph. Rameau.

Film: Binckhorst, phase 1

First in the three-part documentary series ‘Binckhorst’ by Marsel Loermans and Wilma Marijnissen follows the residents of the Binckhorst area. Who or what determines the dynamics of this business park?

Film: Binckhorst, phase 2

Second in the three-part documentary series ‘Binckhorst’ by Marsel Loermans and Wilma Marijnissen follows the residents of the Binckhorst area. Who or what determines the dynamics of this business park?

Grandpa Jos tells a story: The Wishing-Table, the Gold-Ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack

Grandpa Jos reads stories to his grandchildren every week. And now he also reads at Laaktheater Thuis. This week: “Tafeltje dek je, ezeltje strek je” (The Wishing-Table, the Gold-Ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack).

Grandpa Jos tells a story: “De wilde zwanen” (The Wild Swans)

Grandpa Jos reads stories to his grandchildren every week. And now he also reads at Laaktheater Thuis. This week: “De wilde zwanen” (The Wild Swans).

Grandpa Jos tells a story: “Repelsteeltje” (Rumpelstiltskin)

Grandpa Jos reads stories to his grandchildren every week. And now he also reads at Laaktheater Thuis. This week: “Repelsteeltje” (Rumpelstiltskin).

Grandpa Jos tells a story: “Roodkapje” (Little Red Riding Hood)

Grandpa Jos reads stories to his grandchildren every week. And now he also reads at Laaktheater Thuis. This week: “Roodkapje” (Little Red Riding Hood).

Grandpa Jos tells a story: “Zwaan kleef aan” (The Golden Swan)

Grandpa Jos reads stories to his grandchildren every week. And now he also reads at Laaktheater Thuis. This week: “Zwaan kleef aan” (The Golden Swan).

Indian dance: Passion for India

Watch a recording of a dance performed during the dance and music festival ‘Passion for India’, organized by our guest programmer Sitra Bonoo.

L'Orfeo by OPERA2DAY

OPERA2DAY joined forces together with the Nederlandse Reisopera and Studio Drift for the production of “L'Orfeo” by Claudio Monteverdi.

Laak session Ferrandweg and Goeverneurplein

Accordionist Erica Roozendaal and the music group ‘Kula Skoro’ gave a beautifully moving, cosy and festive performance in the garden of the Laak theatre and on the roof terrace of the Goeverneurplein apartment complex.

Laakse Sing-Along 'Mag ik dan bij jou'?

Na de oproep aan alle bewoners van Laak om mee te doen aan de Laakse Sing-Along hebben maar liefst meer dan 30 mensen een bijdrage geleverd aan de video. Ongelofelijk, wat een kanjers wonen er toch in de wijk. Eerlijk: bij sommigen had onze filmmaker Robert John van Samen voor Laak wat meer overtuigingskracht nodig, maar wat een geweldig eindresultaat! 

Lonneke van Leth dances Hopper

Lonneke van Leth Dans was inspired for this short performance by Edward Hopper’s work “Morning Sun”.

OPERA2DAY - Dr Miracle's Last Illusion

Have you never seen an opera before? Then watch this spectacular performance by OPERA2DAY and you will be hooked! An enchanting feast for the eyes and ears, full of magic and illusionism.

Online première: Noem mij maar Kartini door Anita Poolman

Raden Adjeng Kartini (1879 – 1904) was een begaafde Javaanse jonge vrouw. Haar brieven hebben heden ten dage niets aan kracht ingeboet en ze leggen haarscherp en op aangrijpende wijze de verhoudingen bloot  in het toenmalige Nederlands-Indië.
In Indonesië is ze beroemd en wordt ze vereerd. Haar verjaardag 21 april is een nationale feestdag: Hari Kartini, de Nationale Dag van de Vrouw.

Poëzie: Mohammad Amin leest Waarschijnlijkheid

Hoe zou het zijn

Als ik jou de straatlantarens

één voor één zou noemen

Straat na straat

En ik mij gisteren en morgen

als pand in je handpalmen had gelegd?

 

Onze gastprogrammeur Mohammad Amin leest voor uit eigen werk.

Puss in Boots by Anita Poolman

Puss in Boots, read by Anita Poolman, is a fairy tale about a talking cat who manages to turn his boss (a poor miller's son) into the Marquis of Carabas.

Recording of “Het Landhuis” (The Country Manor) by Theatre Group Spontaan

A 2019 recording of “Het Landhuis” by theatre group Spontaan: Doña Antonia welcomes a regiment of wounded soldiers to the country manor of Doña Leonata to regain strength. It does not take long before the next battle erupts. This time it is about love.

Recording: We have to flee! by Anita Poolman

"We have to flee" is a moving play that is for a large part based on the true story of a girl from The Hague during the years of the occupation, 1940-1945.

Residentieokest@home: Pyjama session by Miriam and Marieke

Residentieorkest@home: Miriam Kirby

Stage Your Voice: Danique – Earth

Laaktheater brings the people of ‘Stage Your Voice’ 2020 into the comfort of your home. Under the guidance of the Residentie Orkest, these talented artists wrote a song about a subject that is very dear to them.

Stage Your Voice: Jesse Roos - Did I overdo it

Laaktheater brings the people of ‘Stage Your Voice’ 2020 into the comfort of your home. Under the guidance of the Residentie Orkest, these talented artists wrote a song about a subject that is very dear to them.

Stage Your Voice: Raquel - Misschien Gaat Het Wel Over

Laaktheater brings the people of ‘Stage Your Voice’ 2020 into the comfort of your home. Under the guidance of the Residentie Orkest, these talented artists wrote a song about a subject that is very dear to them.

Stage Your Voice: Reno, Benita & Jemaya - Fotosynthese

Laaktheater brings the people of ‘Stage Your Voice’ 2020 into the comfort of your home. Under the guidance of the Residentie Orkest, these talented artists wrote a song about a subject that is very dear to them.

Stage Your Voice: Silke - Smoke

Laaktheater brings the people of ‘Stage Your Voice’ 2020 into the comfort of your home. Under the guidance of the Residentie Orkest, these talented artists wrote a song about a subject that is very dear to them.

Stage Your Voice: Whitney & D. Chesron - Liefde Op Aarde

Laaktheater brings the people of ‘Stage Your Voice’ 2020 into the comfort of your home. Under the guidance of the Residentie Orkest, these talented artists wrote a song about a subject that is very dear to them.

Stories with kitty on the lap - Koos Wieman

Kitty would like to find a mouse. Koos makes a mouse out of paper. From the play: "A home for mouse". He also reads two stories about a cat and a mouse.

Teatr MEM - Agence Matrymonialne

“Agence Matrymonialne” is a musical and humorous piece about the complex relationship between women and men.

Teatr MEM - Poem “Smart Granny” by Beata Borucka

The actors from Polish theatre group MEM will lift you up with a poem by Beata Borucka, “Smart Granny”. Polish spoken, Dutch subtitled.

The Parelsnoer festival – video impression

The Parelsnoer Festival in Laaktheater was a closing event for the project 'Een Snoer van Parels' (“a string of pearls”) that took place in the libraries of Transvaal, Escamp, Schilderswijk, Segbroek and Laakkwartier.

Theatersnack: Raoel Fatehmahomed - Bollywoodrelatie

Iedereen is van tijd tot tijd wel eens romantisch, maar wat als je vriendje ineens Bollywood-romantisch wordt? Raoul Fatehmahomed treedt inmiddels op vele podia in het land op met zijn oneman show Sterker dan 1. Op 31 oktober is hij te zien in Laaktheater. Hou onze website in de gaten voor (Corona-proof) kaartjes.

Theatersnack: Reportage Urban Skillz Festival 2019

Den Haag fm maakte in april 2019 een leuke reportage van het Urban Skillz Festival dat in de mei- en herfstvakanties plaatsvindt in Laaktheater. 

Urban Lab art class: 'Doing it together'

Laaktheater Urban Lab provides art classes. This class: draw an interaction between two people, prepared by Miss Marina and explained by Miss Jessica.

Urban Lab art class: figure drawing

Laaktheater Urban Lab provides art classes, which you can now find online. This class: figure drawing by Miss Marina.

Urban Lab art class: monologue writing

Laaktheater’s Urban Lab provides art classes, which you can now find online. This class: writing a monologue, prepared by Miss Eva and explained by Miss Jessica.

Urban Lab art class: writing a rap song

Laaktheater Urban Lab provides art classes, which you can now find online. This class: writing a rap song with teacher Siggi.

Urban Lab dance class: 'Emotion'

Do you want to join a dance challenge by Beweigi's teachers Earta and Lindsey, with Miss Jessica? This week: Emotion...

Urban Lab theatre class: The Thinking Twists

Laaktheater Urban Lab provides art classes, which you can now find online. This lesson focuses on: associations, prepared by Miss Eva.

Visual Arts: Brighart

In April 2020 artist Brighart would have exhibited her work at the Laaktheater. Instead, this video gives you a good impression of her work.

Voorstelling: MAAS Theater & Dans - Liefde

Een energieke dansvoorstelling voor mensen van 8 tot 108. 'Liefde' is een feestelijke en kleurrijke mix van knuffels, prinsen, Bollywood, hoge hakken, eerste zoenen, onhandige serenades en een wild waterballet.

Woestijnjasmijntjes door De Toneelmakerij

Jacob en zijn dochter Nour zijn op zoek naar een veilige plek om voorgoed te blijven. Ze maken een verre en gevaarlijke reis. Onderweg vertelt Jacob de prachtigste, grappigste en fantasievolste verhalen en tovert zo hun barre tocht om tot een groots avontuur. Hij kleurt hun grauwe, lange dagen tot een sprookje waar Nour de prinses in is. Douaneagenten veranderen in waakhonden, een migratieambtenaar in een ijskoning en hun medereizigers in Woestijnjasmijntjes.

“Stilte” (Silence) - a poem by Nelly Lausberg Van Os

Corona doesn't leave anyone unaffected. Nelly Lausberg Van Os wrote a poem about it. Jeffrey Grouwstra of Kijklab made striking images to accompany her poem.