RIPPERDA IN THE PRESS

Last Saturday, Ripperda premiered on a beautiful summer evening under a clear sky at Op Maarhuizen. The cast was rewarded with a standing ovation, and the press responded with enthusiasm. Below is a selection of reviews from Trouw, Theaterkrant, NRC, and Dagblad van het Noorden.

Trouw ★★★★

“The production is also a moving plea for the power of imagination. Inventing stories is the first step toward changing your life—or the world.”

“Reinout Douma composed stunning harmonies for choir and live orchestra: cinematic soundscapes and fragments of modern requiems drifted by. The only disappointment was that they were over too soon.”

Theaterkrant

“How do you portray a charlatan and political opportunist who lives by cunning and deceit, without turning him into a heartless villain? Casting Bert Visscher in the leading role proves to be a stroke of genius.”

NRC ★★★★

“The piece is a successful ode to imagination.”

“Ripperda has everything you could wish for in site-specific theatre: it captivates and surprises; it has depth, resonance, and humor.”

“Once again, producer Zummerbühne has pulled it off: after their debut Hollands Hoop, Ripperda is another true site-specific theatre celebration.”

“The full-bodied classical sounds of the strings and brass provide the performance with an impressive, almost cinematic soundtrack.”

Dagblad van het Noorden ★★★★★

“One of the most beautiful scenes comes at the very end, when Death arrives to take our flawed hero.”