For nine days you will experience Delft in a different way. In the first two weeks of June, Delft is packed with a wide variety of performances at 28 special locations that you might not otherwise visit. 30 young makers, from cabaret to music, from dance to theater, will treat residents and visitors of all ages to a multitude of experiences.
The program is complete and the locations have been selected. “I was surprised by the high number of entries,” says artistic director Tamara Griffioen. “We received no fewer than 285 entries. And all of high quality.” In the end, there was only room for 30, including a number of old acquaintances as well as many new talents. Remarkable this year was the large number of cabaret entries. “It was difficult to choose, but at the end of the day we have put together a program that is as varied as possible with this selection, with something for everyone,” says Griffioen.
Emerging talent of the future
In line with tradition, the 2022 winner, dancer and choreographer Niek Wagenaar, will be back on stage in 2023. Last year he was unanimously awarded the highest rating by the public and won the public award. Current affairs are central to Wagenaar’s performances. Last year his theme was the search for (gender) identity. This year he raises concerns about climate change and all its consequences with his new performance 'After All'. A new eye-catching maker this year is comedian Sebastiaan de Bie. In his cynical, but also romantic performance 'When starfish come ashore', he discusses expectations in life and how life often turns out very differently. “People are like starfish,” he says: “life sweeps us along like the current of the sea.”
Special locations
Production manager Brenda Vernee found 28 special Delft locations for the Delft Fringe Festival locations. Vernee says: “It's great to see that so many locations are once again keen to work with us. We have many well-known locations that are still worth visiting, because you might not go there otherwise, as well as a number of new ones.” Vernee: “The council chamber in Delft Town Hall is a wonderful location being used once again this year. And what I’m personally very happy about is involving TU-wijk in the festival. On the first festival weekend, the four locations in this district form a second festival hub, in addition to the hub in the city center.”
Fringe Tours
To complete the experience, it’s also possible to book a Fringe Tour. This year you can choose from an impressive collection of tour guides. From familiar Delvenaars to cultural stage animals. For example, experience the festival together with comedian Pieter Jouke, journalist Marco Dreijer from De Cultuurvlogger or artist Tijn Noordenbos. You’ll accompany them in a group for three performances at different locations.
Ticket sales and more information
So that everyone can enjoy the festival, the organization has decided not to increase the price of the entrance tickets. They remain at €7.50 per performance. And that's a nice bonus. Tickets will go on sale on May 1, 2023 via the website www.delftfringefestival.nl. The latest information can also be found here.
About Delft Fringe Festival
In the past 10 years, the Delft Fringe Festival has become one of the most important theater festivals for young makers. The festival offers makers a place to perform and receive feedback from both the public and professionals, including impresarios and scouts. There’s a public award to be won, so there’s a lot of media attention. The festival organization offers extra guidance to the talents in their artistic careers.
There’s a good chance that you’ll see today's makers in the main halls next year. Some famous names that have performed at the Delft Fringe Festival in the past are: Vlamousse, Lisa Ostermann, Tappin-it Collective, Jasper Smit, Kirsten van Teijn, Matroesjka (Lisa Loeb), Kiki Schipper, Sanne Vleugels (De Prima Donna's), Dion van Rijt, LUDIQUE, Jasper van Kuijk and De Gestampte Girls.
Photo: Sjoerd Derine
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