A young woman is captivated by novels and refuses to get married. She drives her father and lover insane with her idealised views on love, marriage and the male sex. At first glance, this ‘young lady’ maybe seems a romantic dreamer, but ultimately she is a powerful character with a strong will of her own and a great desire for freedom.
De Romanzieke Juffer was written in 1685 by Amsterdam playwright Pieter Bernagie. More than three centuries later, Theatergroep De Kale – the specialist in 17th-century theatre – is breathing new life into the play with a compelling performance for students and staff of Radboud University at the Lindenberg Cultuurhuis.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the theatre of yesteryear, full of humour, satire and surprising insights!
Programme
5.15 p.m. walk-in with coffee and tea
5.45 p.m. introduction by Estel van den Berg, doctoral researcher at Ghent University and specialist in the field of early modern Dutch literature
6.00 p.m. start of the performance
7.10 p.m. post-performance discussion with the theatre company
Cast and direction
Cast: Marieke de Kruijf, Stijn Westenend, Celia van den Boogert, Vastert van Aardenne, Sjoera Retèl and Tim Teunissen
Direction: Victor van Swaay
Organisation
De Romanzieke Juffer is performed in collaboration with the Department of literature from Ghent University & the UGhent-Vrije Universiteit Brussel Alliance Research Group Thalia. The production is funded by the Special Research Fund of the UGhent and FWO-Vlaanderen.
