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De kunst van het transformeren

On stage, nothing is what it seems. Roles, masks, costumes, and sets can amplify, sharpen, or conceal identities. The Allard Pierson Theatre Collection contains a wealth of material, from costumes and photographs to audio and set designs.

WorldPride Amsterdam

De kunst van het transformeren

Dates

Fri 16 Oct10:00 - 17:00
Sat 17 Oct10:00 - 17:00
Sun 18 Oct10:00 - 17:00
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Location

Allard Pierson, Oude Turfmarkt 127, 1012 GC Amsterdam
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What transformations do you see?

In The Art of Transforming, three different subjects take center stage: crossdressing, the Slingelandt Theatre, and the life of revue star Louisette. These histories also inspire contemporary creators.

For instance, photographer Diana Blok captures actors on film, dressed in their dream roles of the opposite sex. Artist Arne Hendriks explores the deeper meaning behind the set changes at the Slingelandt Theatre. And creative producer Danny van Zuijlen is writing a book about the transformation of revue star Louisette.

The exhibition connects historical theatre practices with contemporary research into visibility and (self-)expression. You are invited to look along as a researcher. What transformations do you see? How do you want to come across on stage? What do you show and what remains hidden?

Dates and times

DateTime
Tuesday 13 OctoberTime: 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 14 OctoberTime: 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 15 OctoberTime: 10:00 - 17:00

Accessibility

General accessibility provisions and information

Present, available or allowed

  • Service dog allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Provisions for people with reduced mobility

Present, available or allowed

  • Stairs with handrail
  • Lift
  • Passageways that are sufficiently wide
  • Accessible restroom
  • Mobile payment

Provisions for people who are blind or partially sighted

Present, available or allowed

  • Sensory experience

Provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

Present, available or allowed

  • Open captioning

Not present, not available or not allowed

  • Personal assistant
  • Guide lines
  • Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)
  • Sign language interpretation provided
  • Closed captioning
  • Hidden disability Sunflower-keycord recognised here
  • Low stimulus hours
  • Audio description
  • Accessible information
  • Material in Braille

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Waterkant exterior during Pride 2022
Image from Kirsten van Santen

WorldPride Amsterdam

For the first time ever, WorldPride comes to Amsterdam. From 25 July to 8 August 2026, the city will shine in every colour of the rainbow to celebrate freedom, diversity, and love in all its forms, as the Netherlands marks 25 years since becoming the first country to legalise gay marriage.

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