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Dynamic, playful, life-affirming and now and then a little absurd music theater for all ages.
Youth and music-theatre Het Filiaal, founded in 1994, is based in Utrecht (The Netherlands). The productions of Het Filiaal tour with great success not only in Dutch and Flemish theatres, but internationally as well. Our productions vary from sensational music theater for venues of up to a thousand people, to well thought-out art projects on a much smaller scale wherein children get acquainted with all aspects of theater. In addition, innovative educational projects and art lessons for elementary schools are custom-made by Het Filiaal for each production.
The artistic team consists of director Monique Corvers, composer Gábor Tarján and object theater maker Ramses Graus. In their work they bring together professional actors, musicians and visual artists. The loving precision and sense of humor with which text, music, acting and visuals are then integrated, has come to be the trademark of Het Filiaal.
Het Filiaal is the largest youth and music-theater company in the Netherlands’ central region and the company's work is highly appreciated by both adults and children. Het Filiaal is structurally funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture & Science, and by the province and City of Utrecht.
Season 2011/2012
Miss Ophelia (for ages 6 and up), a performance based on the picture book ‘Ophelia’s Shadow Theatre’ by Michael Ende, will be playing november 15th an 16th at Ziguzagj, Malta's Arts Festival for Children and Teens. And coming january (12th till 16th) the play can be seen at the New Victory Theatre in New York. In the Netherlands Miss Ophelia has won the prestigious Zilveren Krekel (‘Silver Cricket’) award for ‘most impressive production’.
Miss Ophelia deals unhesitatingly with some of the toughest stuff of life. The Scotsman ****review
It’s a hugely moving and poetic treatment of a potentially grim conclusion. Herald ***** review
Miss Ophelia is one of the best pieces of theatre I have seen in recent years. Jackie Skinner (Primary and Early Years Programme Manager National Theatre, London)
Einstein, faster than light (magical music theater for ages 8 and up) will tour throughout the Netherlands from January 30th until April first, 2012. Four performers, including a puppeteer and a multi-instrumentalist, special effects, live music and songs, bring Einstein’s ideas on time and space to the stage.
Tap 'n Tabla (for ages 8 and up) is a dazzling combination of Sandip Bhattacharya’s nimble fingers on tabla (an Indian percussion instrument) and the lightning-fast feet of tap dancer Peter Kuit. Together with a swinging jazz ensemble, they play and tap-dance the compositions of Gábor Tarján. Touring in April 2012.
HOUSE (for ages 8 and up) is mobile theatre for summer festivals, and playgrounds in both city and countryside. About an old man who is constantly at odds with himself and the things around him. Until he gives up ...
Would you like more general information, please contact our managing director, Marjolein van Bommel: marjolein@hetfiliaal.nl or call: +31 (0)30 273 49 56.
