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From Saturday 18 July next, Zuiderparktheater, the region's only open-air theatre, will open its doors to the public. There is plenty of space in the outdoor theatre, making it the perfect place for young and old to enjoy culture next summer. The summer agenda so far includes the conclusion of The Hague Tour d'Amour, Breaking Battle by the Delft Break crew, eight children's performances and a summer concert by the Residentie Orkest. Four cultural cycle tours through the Zuiderpark also start from the theatre.
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Normally, The Hague summer theatre's season starts in May but due to coronagraphs, much of the programme has fallen by the wayside. On June 1, 2020, the theatre had a first with the first 'Lucky Thirty' festival after the lockdown. Thirty lucky people enjoyed Sjaak Bral, Ed Struijlaart and Tim Akkerman in a coronaproof setting. On 1 July, measures for outdoor activities were relaxed and as a result, the Zuiderparktheater can now accommodate a maximum of 250 people at 1.5 metres. One household is allowed to sit together. Every visitor must book in advance and, of course, the health check applies at the entrance.
Hague Tour 'd Amour
On Saturday 18 July, all artists who participated in the Hague Tour d' Amour A stunning performance at the Zuiderpark Theatre. Featuring Julie Scott, brass quintet of the Residentie Orkest, pianist Roeland Drost, the duo Sintiromarus and the Dutch Don't Dance Division. The programme includes special and unusual extras. For instance, all kinds of combinations of dance and live music will be shown. To get into the party mood completely, you will get a musical welcome. There is an afternoon and evening performance.
First Breakdance Battles after lockdown
Young Delft Break crew Stylosophers, together with the ECHT Foundation and House of Styles, will give the first Breaking Battle in the Netherlands since the lockdown. From 16:00 to 18:00, kids from ages 5 - 12 will dance with and against each other on the Zuiderparktheater stage. Who will be the fittest and most on point after the lockdown and go home with the grand prize! The kids battle will be followed by the 13+ battles. The Stylosophers invite many battle friends and enemies to come and compete against each other in heated Break Battles from 20:00 - 21:00. Lots of spectacle and a high level of breakers on the floor!
Children's shows
Traditionally, there is a fun production for the whole family on Wednesday afternoons. On Wednesday 22 July Animal village (3+), based on the book by musical star Kim-Lian van der Meij is the first of a series of children's performances. On Wednesday 29 July, theatre duo Kees & Koos will play the summery and musical performance 'I'm a very happy little fish' (2+). Sesame Street resident Hakim also comes to Zuiderparktheater with 'Hakim at his best' on Wednesday, August 5. Astronaut André Kuipers' children's book 'The Astronaut' (4+) will be performed by Klein Amsterdam on Wednesday 12 August. A performance of Miffy is always a big party and on Wednesday 19 August Marianne van Houten will perform 'Miffy on a bicycle' (2+). The summer holidays end with a party as Dirk Scheele returns with his show 'On holiday' (2+) which he plays on Wednesday, August 26. Performances are also scheduled on two Sundays. These will go on sale next week.
Architecture and art cycle tour
On Sundays 26 July, 2, 23 and 30 August, anyone can join Pete Vernimmen on Cycle tour along the architecture of the Escamp district or the rich sculpture collection of the Zuiderpark. Marvel at the typical 1950s architectural style, the impressive Pharos building and district council offices. Zuiderpark contains no less than thirty pearls of sculptures, which the inspired guide will be happy to show you. Includes coffee with a petit four.
Zuiderpark summer concert Residentie Orkest
Residentie Orkest has been a regular partner in South Park Theatre's summer programme for many years. The musical programme is about the most famous love couple in history: Romeo and Juliet. Francis van Broekhuizen, one of our country's best-known opera singers, sings arias by Mozart, Massenet and Puccini. Be touched by her disarming stage personality and the romance of the story in The Hague's open-air theatre. The South Park Summer Concert on Sunday 30 August is free to attend (do make reservations) and an accessible introduction to classical music and the orchestra.
For ticket sales, go to the agenda
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