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Travel narrative techniques and writing feedback upstairs at ABC
Practical writing exercises, storytelling structures, and peer feedback led by consultant Sigrun Dahmer, held in an upstairs room.
13 September 2026
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Free Cinderella sequel show Er was weer Assepoester!
Thirty minutes of character comedy, songs, and physical humour following Cinderella's life past her classic fairytale happy ending.
13 September 2026
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Craft personal travel narratives at The American Book Center
Sigrun Dahmer leads practical narrative exercises upstairs, with structured writing prompts and optional constructive feedback from the group.
13 September 2026
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Festival De Betovering premiere of Josette (4+)
Absurdist children's stories by Eugène Ionesco adapted into a physical, musical show with lemonade waiting for the kids afterwards.
13 September 2026
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Er was weer Assepoester! at Bibliotheek Loosduinen
Theatergroep THINK stages a free half-hour of slapstick and songs wondering what happened to Cinderella after happily ever after.
13 September 2026
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Safe stage fighting techniques at Theaterschool Rabarber
Choreographed actor combat drills and safe collision techniques taught to children aged nine to twelve in the studio.
13 September 2026
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Afternoon sensory performance of Waar vingers leiden
An interactive hour where young children touch and explore contrasting materials like rubber, ceramic, and soft sponge pieces.
13 September 2026
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Waar vingers leiden: tactile sensory performance for toddlers
Toddlers explore an open play space filled with contrasting textures like smooth ceramic, soft sponge, and flexible rubber.
13 September 2026
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Music, dance and canvas painting at Festival De Betovering
Four to six-year-olds try percussion instruments inside the exhibition halls before heading to the studio to paint freely.
13 September 2026
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Afternoon street-culture workshops at Haags Hiphop Centrum
Hour-long introductory lessons give children aged five to twelve practical experience with beatmaking, rapping, breakdance, and graffiti lettering.
13 September 2026
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Remy van Kesteren presents his solo show Threads
A solo concert weaving live harp strings, looped electronics, and vocals together beneath immersive stage visuals in the historic church.
13 September 2026
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Try breakdance, graffiti, and rap at De Betovering
A series of standalone one-hour taster sessions lets youngsters try out turntable techniques, spray painting, and urban dance.
13 September 2026
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Hands-on texture theatre in Waar vingers leiden
Toddlers explore contrasting textures like rubber, ceramic, and sponge alongside performer Kamila Wolszczak during a gentle interactive hour.
13 September 2026
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De avonturen van Peer Gynt with live organ
Frank Groothof narrates, sings, and dances Henrik Ibsen's folktale alongside Grieg's score played on the historic church organ.
13 September 2026
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Percussion exploration and easel painting for young children
Preschoolers handle percussion instruments inside the gallery exhibition before heading into the studio to paint on canvas easels.
13 September 2026
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Late electronic sets at Antilounge Elektrovolt Release Night
Five electronic acts rotate through live sets during an album release party that stretches until five in the morning.
13 September 2026
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Maluku Talks examines heritage, stereotypes, and belonging
Jickey and Edward Tuheteru lead open audience debates about identity seventy-five years after Moluccans arrived, ending with food.
13 September 2026
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Architectural walking tour of the Notenbuurt
Stroll past 1930s social housing, New Hague School brickwork, and community allotments with local guide Peter Bos.
13 September 2026
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Maluku Talks at the Centrale Bibliotheek
An audience discussion uses prompts, stereotypes, and questions to examine modern Moluccan identity, followed by dinner together.
13 September 2026
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Rewire hosts Japanese paper marbling for children
Equipped with headphones playing earth sounds, children explore foam rock formations before floating ink on water to print.
13 September 2026
