September 10 to October 4, 2026, at the Veerensmederij in Amersfoort
INFORMATION
Feest is a “Scandi-thriller-opera” in which live music and film merge into a compelling theatrical performance. A musical evening that provokes and moves. A cinematic family epic from the creators of Divorce of Figaro, The Cherry Orchard, and The Flying Dutchman.
Anna den Doolaerd-Gunnarsdottir returns to her husband’s family home after many years. Family, friends, and acquaintances are preparing a surprise party. There is laughter, singing, and toasting, but Anna has a surprise of her own…
What begins as a surprise party turns into a confrontational family drama about love, jealousy, and the right to determine the course of one’s own life. Old tensions flare up, secrets come to light, and the line between celebration and tragedy blurs.
Feest is a collaboration with Muziektheater de Veerensmederij and the September Me Music Festival, which is celebrating its anniversary.
CREATION
Feest is a new opera production created by the same creative team behind: Vliegende Hollander (2020), *Divorce of Figaro* (2022), and *The Cherry Orchard* (2023). Music: Niek Idelenburg | Libretto: Joke Hoolboom | Choreography: Pim Veulings | Set design: Douwe Hibma | Graphic design (stage floor): Susan Bijen | Lighting design: Julian Maiwald | Sound design: Maurits Thiel | Costumes: Holland Opera workshop.
Feest is a collaboration with the September Me Music Festival, which is celebrating its anniversary, and the Veerensmederij music theater.
CAST
Anna den Doolaerd-Gunnarsdottir: Björk Nilsdottir: soprano
Anna’s brother-in-law: Peter den Doolaerd: Marcel van Dieren: baritone
Anna’s daughter: Emma den Doolaerd: Fee Suzanne de Ruiter: mezzo-soprano
Anna’s son: Gunnar den Doolaerd: Koen Masteling: tenor
Gunnar’s wife: Sacha den Doolaerd: Veronika Akhmetchina: soprano
Anna’s personal trainer: Ben: Tom Jansen: baritone
FLARE QUARTET
Linde van de Ven & Maartje Rosmulder, violin; Gabriel Torner Alsina, viola; Laurence Gaudreau, cello; Ivan Gianakis: percussion
VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Eleonora Christabel, Emily Chan, Suzanne Charite, Magali Duindam, Puck van Eijk, Bruna Pereira, Bori Soos, Daphne van Zundert.
For more information and tickets, visit: Holland Opera