Tulip Town

Sacred institutions crumble and cardboard worlds unfold, while genders shift in the blink of an eye. Rich in androgynous costumes, spectacular sets, and with dazzling live music, the operetta classic by Offenbach—the greatest punk of the 19th century—comes to life as a theatrical pop concert.

Romboïdal, grand marshal of the Count of Tulip Town, blames his wife Théodorine for the boyish behavior of their daughter Hermosa. Prince Alexis, on the other hand, turns out to be remarkably gentle and gracious. While these two are madly in love with each other, they discover that their parents conceived their lives just a little differently. Confusion is everywhere and complete, except for Hermosa and Alexis, who just love each other as they are. As such, Tulip Town is a joyful plea for being who you are and, of course, for love!

Offenbach's timeless melodies are given fresh, pointed arrangements by Marijn van Prooijen, in which punk af pops delightfully through the operetta. The music is played live by musicians who provide a sparkling bridge between 1868 and today. An irresistible mix of operetta, punk and cardboard magic: Tulip Town is a dazzling feast for the eye as well as the ear.

The performance on September 25 will feature an audio descriptor
A visual description service provider from Komt het Zien! will be present to provide live audio description. Only blind and visually impaired audience members can hear this through wireless headphones. Before the performance, the visual description service provider will also give a special “meet & feel” introduction. Guide dogs are welcome. During the ordering process, select the tickets marked “Komt het Zien.” Do you have any questions? Please contact our box office at 040 2 11 11 22 / kaartverkoop@parktheater.nl/en.

• On September 26 at 7:15 p.m., there will be a brief introduction by Steef de Jong. Made possible by the Friends of the Parktheater.

Media coverage of Tulip Town
“Tulip Town is infectious, DIY entertainment with a slightly rebellious undertone” ( Volkskrant ★★★★)
"Robust, rocking musical theater" ( Volkskrant ★★★★)
"High praise for the amazing cast. Their boundless dedication and passion for performing are so infectious that you’ll quickly and inevitably fall for it." (Scènes ★★★★.5)
"The costumes, makeup, wigs, staging, and sets all take center play." (Theaterkrant)