Meanwhile in Apeldoorn brings stories from Apeldoorn’s history to life in 5 short films, 5 freely accessible mini-events, and a final performance. These stories are part of Het grote verhaal van Apeldoorn (The great story of Apeldoorn), inspiring each of our short plays.

The Kiss

Máxima is sitting at her dressing table. She is wearing a simple and elegant red dress with half sleeves and a golden brooch close to her chest. Her hair is neatly done in a bun. The news speaker on the radio announces the press conference that day, 30 March 2001, about Prince of Orange Willem-Alexander and Máxima Zorreguieta’s engagement. Staring at herself in the mirror, Máxima asks herself: “Will they accept me as their queen?”

She surrenders to her nerves and drifts into sleep. In her dream, she is hosting a get together with Queens Wilhelmina, Juliana, and Beatrix, before is welcomed to the royal family. Will Máxima be able to win the hearts of the three Queens before she can win the hearts of the people of The Netherlands?

Watch the trailer here!

Performance Details

Date: 8 March 2025, Saturday
Time: 14:00-15:00
Venue: Nettenfabriek (Spoorstraat 27b, Apeldoorn)
Location: Central area indoors
Entrance: Free

Program
14:00 – 14:20 The Kiss mini theater performance
14:20 – 14:35 Interactive Q&A with writer Tulya Kavaklioglu and guest speaker
14:35 – 15:00 Tea / coffee

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Please note that photos will be taken during this event for promotional purposes. If you are not comfortable with this, please feel free to inform us at the event so we can make adjustments accordingly.

Many Thanks to Our Partners

This production is made possible thanks to our partners including CODA, Theater & Concert Orpheus, GIGANT Cursushuis, Boschbad, videographer Thomas Boelaars, and musician Mario Meijer.

Meanwhile in Apeldoorn is supported by the subsidy “Participation is the Art: Culture & Heritage innovation budget” from Cultuur Oost.

Learn more about this project here.