A Seat on a poetic Stage: Experiencing WAT WE DOEN - Denkend aan Holland at Theatre Zuidplein
I went to see a play at Theatre Zuidplein in Rotterdam called WAT WE DOEN - Denkend aan Holland , and I’m still thinking about it. The story follows a refugee who arrives in the Netherlands with a dream of becoming a writer. While trying to build a future in his field, he’s stuck in the reality of waiting for residence papers, navigating bureaucracy, and trying to be understood in a country that isn’t always welcoming. But what truly makes this play unique is the setup: the audience sits on stage . You're not watching from a distance you’re inside the story. It feels like sitting front row at a concert, or even better, like being in the VIP section of someone’s life. Actor George Tobal guides you through a poetic journey filled with humor, sadness, and raw honesty. More Than a Story It’s a Mirror In times like these, when conversations around migration are often political and cold, this play makes it human again. It shows what it really means to leave your home, your ...