Songcycle for a Sad Clown

Discover a unique performance

In this experimental music theatre piece, a special character invites you in. She wants you to take her worries lightly. Her lament echoes as she longs for your laughter, applause, and compassion. This concert offers a deeper glimpse into her emotional world.

Experience the world of sound

Songcycle for a Sad Clown is an original music theatre piece by singer and composer Sabine Pendry. Together with talented musicians, she dives into the sound world of the clownesque. The performance features contributions from Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir, Domen Cizej, Nadia Bakhshi, and George Demetriou. Together, they create an immersive experience for you.

Meet Sabine Pendry

Sabine Pendry is an American-Dutch singer, performer, and theatre maker from Amsterdam. She graduated from the Re:Master Opera program at the Sandberg Institute. Her work spans various disciplines, including composing, writing, and directing. Sabine Pendry draws inspiration from folkloric melodies, opera, and vocal techniques.

Let yourself be inspired by music theater

Sabine Pendry creates distinctive and compelling worlds by connecting sound and language. Her work is characterized by the intimacy of the singing voice, poetic lyrics, and powerful imagery. The themes of grief, obsession, faith, death, and the absurd take center stage. She explores how these subjects are represented and acquire meaning in contemporary culture. Attend this performance and let yourself be surprised. Use the link for tickets.