T H E D U T C H O N T O U R - Theater Instituut Nederland

Language
German/Italian/English
Contact
Artistic direction: Joke Hoolboom and
Niek Idelenburg
T +31 (0)346 – 21 22 31
E info@xynixopera.nl
I www.xynixopera.nl
Opera on location
Xynix Opera
and in the theatre
Xynix Opera, abbreviated to XX, produces opera to be performed as a cinematic family show
or as an opera on location. Performances are typically physical, eloquent and imaginative.
Alongside ‘public’ performances, XX also puts on exclusive performances for primary and
secondary schools.
The company is keen to provide a musical storyline as well as drama. Shakespeare and
mythology form a central theme.
Artistic direction is in the hands of Joke Hoolboom (director) and Niek Idelenburg (musical
direction). They work with composers including Jeff Hamburg, Chiel Meijering, Fons Merkies
and Marijn Simons, and incorporate music by classical composers such as Henry Purcell,
G.F. Handel and Claudio Monteverdi into their shows.
The scripts for Xynix operas are devised by highly experienced scriptwriters such as Imme Dros
and Jurrian van Dongen. Alongside their own compositions, XX also performs adaptations of
books by Dutch children’s authors. The movement in the shows is arranged by outstanding
choreographers, including names like Annabelle Lopez Ochoa in Orfeo and Dido & Aeneas and
the fight choreographer Jeroen Lopes Cardozo in Cyrano and Romeo & Farida.
International
On every tour, Xynix Opera performs a number of shows in Belgium. Most of their operas, such
as Dido & Aeneas by Purcell and Orfeo by Monteverdi, are highly suitable for touring other foreign
countries. The Shakespeare adaptation entitled Romeo & Farida has now also been translated
into German.
Orfeo
Photo: Ben van Duin
The Dutch on tour Youth theatre
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