An epic blockbuster on stage
Campagnebeeld voor de voorstelling Holly Goosebumps met vier acteurs die in casual kleding voor een okergele achtergrond staan.

Het Zuidelijk Toneel & Ada Ozdogan

Soundtracks make the movie: who doesn't know the Iiiih!-Iiih!-Iiih! from Psycho and the Tumtum-Tumtum-Tumtum from Jaws? For this epic coming-of-age theater performance, director Ada Ozdogan eagerly uses the power of the soundtrack. Using cinematic sound references, she creates her own blockbuster on stage. 

Meet Holly Goosebumps. The chosen one. Born according to a prophecy. Raised by two fathers. Trained as a samurai. And now? Now she must save the world from eternal darkness. As evil advances and her past catches up with her, she faces an impossible choice. Will Holly accept her destiny as savior, or will she become the monster she was born to be...?

A true Holly... wood story. Expect fucking epic battles, Tarantino-worthy one-liners, and a generous dash of existential humor. Including a surround sound system designed especially for this performance that will completely immerse you in Holly's journey of a lifetime. A wild mix of Kill Bill, Lord of the Rings, Titanic and The Karate Kid - but live, right in front of you.

Good to know
The performance uses a lot of smoke (non-harmful!), loud noises, and flashing lights. We do this because we are looking for non-material ways of designing, in order to minimize our ecological impact. In addition, the performance contains fake blood and swear words (such as “fuck” and “cancer”).

Portretfoto maker Ada Ozdogan van Het Zuidelijk Toneel, poserend met handen in de zij tegen een okergele achtergrond.
Director

Ada Ozdogan studied directing in Maastricht. Her work is characterized by powerful imagery that stems from large-scale formal investigations. In her work, she is interested in characters who resist social norms and the gaze and prejudices of others that hold them captive.

Portretfoto maker Ada Ozdogan van Het Zuidelijk Toneel, poserend met handen in de zij tegen een okergele achtergrond.

Alicia
Boedhoe

Ensemble member
Portretfoto ensemblelid Alicia Boedhoe van Het Zuidelijk Toneel, die poseert tegen een okergele achtergrond.

Gillis
Biesheuvel

Ensemble member
Portretfoto ensemblelid Gillis Biesheuvel van Het Zuidelijk Toneel, die poseert tegen een okergele achtergrond.

Julia
Ghysels

Ensemble member
Portretfoto ensemblelid Julia Ghysels van Het Zuidelijk Toneel, die poseert tegen een okergele achtergrond.

Louis
van der Waal

Ensemble member
Portretfoto ensemblelid Louis van der Waal van Het Zuidelijk Toneel, die poseert tegen een okergele achtergrond.
Credits

Text: Anne Hofstra
Sound design: Jip van den Dool
Lighting design: Stan Bannier and Tim van 't Hof
Costume design: Daphne de Winkel
Assistant costume designer: Hendrik Nieuwerf
Costume production: Ilse Vermeulen
Technical support: Tom IJpelaar & Noor Thijssen
Assistant director: Jodie Cranen
French translation: Stephen Liebman
Voice of Mama Gaia: Keja Klaasje Kwestro
Production: 'n More - Ellen van Bunnik
Dramaturgical advice: Joachim Robbrecht
Photography: Sofie Knijff