Secret Song of Songs

I don't assume that we can be happy together. But if I do have to be unhappy with someone, preferably with you.

Hera and Roeland stupidly end up sitting opposite each other on the ferry to Norway. During the night crossing, they observe the other from the corner of their eye. In their heads, fantasy lifts them beyond borders, they dream bigger than ever before and, during this sleepless night, they fall under the spell of that beautiful stranger. An almost unbearable longing for the other person who, who knows, might be redemption for both of their small, unhappy lives. Do our travelers dare to take the step to share this fierce, silent love with each other? And what will that lead to? Play and music blend seamlessly in the latest musical theater performance by accordion duo TOEAC, with actors Ariane Schluter and Ali Ben Horsting.

Cast & Crew


Ariane, a two-time winner of the Theo d'Or theater award, plays with various theater companies and has garnered praise for her role in films such as Lucia de B. and A Good Life. She worked with directors Paula van der Oest and Alex van Warmerdam, among others.

Ali Ben has appeared in films such as Murder Woman and Flight HS13, among others. He received recognition for Eddie Carbone's performance in Seen from the Bridge, makes his own shows and plays with various theater companies.

TOEAC (Pieternel Bekkers and Renée Berkers) makes voices sound like wind instruments, strings and singers. The press writes about “envious sleight of hand, musical insight and a good deal of guts”. With the most beautiful music from the Baroque, Romantic, Contemporary and Tango, programs are full of contrasts.

Praise

Blood Coral, TOEAC's previous production with actor Jack Wouterse, was enthusiastically received by the press and the public.

'Lovely sensual music theater' (De Theaterkrant). “Peer Wittenbols is one of the country's best playwrights” (Cultural Press Agency). “Subdued but insistent” (NRC ****).