English-language programming in the Parktheater

The Reduced Shakespeare Company.

The Parktheater in Eindhoven is focusing more and more on the international community of Eindhoven in its programming. These days there are more shows in English than before, and the programmers are introducing more structure into this. Since the end of last year the whole website (www.parktheater.nl) is also available in English, while www.eindhoven-life.com announces all English-language activities.

“We have noticed that the need for English-language performances is on the increase”, says Brigitte Koolen, marketing and communication officer at the Parktheater. “That’s why we are working to introduce more structure into our programming. Last weekend, for example, the Parktheater hosted the international cabaret and comedy weekend, featuring performances by, among others, four English-language comedians.”

On Thursday February 24 there will be a Bollywood show and on Thursday March 10 the complete works of William Shakespeare will be performed by the Reduced Shakespeare Company. The latter performance presents a high-speed overview of all Shakespeare’s 37 plays. Thus, ‘Othello’ will be presented in the form of a rap and ‘Titus Andronicus’ as a cookery program. The Reduced Shakespeare Company has made a total of seven stage shows, two television specials and a number of radio shows, all of which have been performed for listeners and spectators worldwide.

Eindhoven’s Parktheater has existed since 1964 and features a highly varied programming of operas, intimate concerts, dance performances, plays and musicals. The building has three halls, seating 950, 520 and 250 persons. At the front there is a restaurant and an outdoor terrace. (HB)

The complete works of William Shakespeare

The Reduced Shakespeare Company.
Thursday March 10, Parktheater, 25,- euro, students pay 14,50 euro. Tickets and more information: www.parktheater.nl

Bollywood: the show

In the Indian musical ‘Bollywood - The Show’ the world’s biggest film industry comes alive. This performance shows you 80 years of Indian film history with beautiful imagery, impressive choreographies and successful soundtracks.
Thursday February 24, Parktheater, 27.50 euro, including one drink. Tickets and more information: www.parktheater.nl

Plaatwerk Records & CD fair

Sunday February 27, POPEI, open from 11 o’clock, entrance fee 2 euro. www.popei.nl

Beth Hart

In the music by American singer and pianist Beth Hart (1972) one can detect influences of rock, blues and gospel. During her performance listeners will undoubtedly be hearing many songs from her album ‘My California’, which was released last October.
Tuesday March 1, Effenaar, 26.80 euro.
Tickets and more information: www.effenaar.nl