Step into a world where storytelling transcends traditional bounds, as LOD muziektheater presents a series of intriguing performances. From a musical interpretation of J.M. Coetzee's 'Foe' to the inventive 'Worldwide International Global Idiodrama,' each production invites audiences to engage with themes of identity, technology, and personal journey. With performances spread across Belgium and the Netherlands, these events feature a dynamic roster of artists pushing creative frontiers, making for a memorable theatrical experience.

Exploring Human Narratives: From Musical Theatre to Dramatic Realms

Dive into an eclectic mix of artistic expressions with LOD muziektheater's lineup featuring five distinct performances. From the soulful 'Nenia' to the tech-inspired 'Opus Apparatus', each event brings a unique narrative, blending various genres and cultural themes. Seasoned artists such as Caroline Peeters and newcomers like Nabou Claerhout take the stage, captivating audiences across Belgium and the Netherlands. Whether it's a dramatic exploration of technology or a poignant musical narrative, these performances promise to engage and inspire.

Exploring Artistic Themes: From Tech Drama to Musical Journeys

Worldwide International Global Idiodrama is a duet in which Lies Pauwels and Willemijn Zevenhuijzen try to deal with the big outside world in which so much happens. From a safe haven on stage, they go on expedition and dive into the caverns of their boundless inner world to find answers. Sometimes by simply being silent and other times by dancing like an idiot. Yes! How about we do just that: lock up that mind! And then see what happens.

Worldwide International Global Idiodrama

Frascati - Amsterdam (NL)

Hetpaleis - Antwerp (BE)

Chassé Theater - Breda

Bronks - Brussel (BE)

Theater Antigone - Courtrai

Koninklijke Schouwburg - Den Haag (NL)

Spot - Groningen (NL)

Toneelschuur - Haarlem (NL)

Leidse Schouwburg - Leiden (NL)

Theater Rotterdam (NL)

Verkadefabriek

Theater Malpertuis - Tielt

After The Great Downhill Journey of Little Tommy and The only way is UP, Boris Van Severen and Jonas Vermeulen are getting back together for their third concert theatre production. This time, it will be a chronicle inspired by social issues, exploring the fascinating yet challenging relationship between humans and technology, as well as between creators and their creations.  

Opus Apparatus

Toneelhuis - Antwerpen (BE)

Campo, Gents

Compagnie Cecilia

Nenia

Amuz

CC De Muze - Heusden-Zolder (BE)

Kortrijk Theatre (BE)

In Foe, Kristien De Proost, Görges Ocloo, Josse De Pauw and Rinus Martha Chaerle engage with J.M. Coetzee's novella of the same name, in which the well-known story of Robinson Crusoe is told from a different perspective. A performance about the right to speak, the importance of imagination and the need to transcend the islands in our thinking and actions. Kristien De Proost reworks the novel of the same name by South African author J.M. Coetzee into an intimate musical theatre performance, Görges Ocloo composes the music. 

CC 't Waaigat

Cultuurcentrum Brugge

Bijloke Wonderland - LOD studio

Cultural center Strombeek Grimbergen

CC Het Spoor

Het Perron Cultural Center

CC De Plomblom

Cultural center De Warande

CC De Schakel

In We Never Learned to Swim , the debut musical theater performance by jazz trombonist and composer Nabou Claerhout , we follow the story of Sydney, played by Fade S. After the loss of a dear friend, Sydney ends up in a dark spiral. His search for meaning and recovery forms the common thread of this intense musical narrative. What does it mean to be left behind? And how do you find a way back when the world loses all color? Can you really die if you've never seen the sea? 

We Never Learned to Swim

deSingel - Antwerp (BE)

Arts Centre VIERNULVIER - Ghent (BE)

Josse Jnr. is the first collaboration between Ahilan Ratnamohan, Josse De Pauw & Etuwe Bright Junior. The result is a performance about the complexity of language, migration and soccer. A personal story of a former soccer player who found his way into theater.

LOD muziektheater

Feb 27 - Apr 15, 2026

Worldwide International Global Idiodrama

Oct 24, 2025 - Apr 3, 2026

Nenia

Nov 26, 2025 - May 2, 2026

Opus Apparatus

1 - 6 May, 2026

We Never Learned to Swim

6 - 13 May, 2026

Josse Jnr.

Feb 27 - Apr 15, 2026

Worldwide International Global Idiodrama

Nov 26, 2025 - May 2, 2026

Opus Apparatus

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