Amare invited Little Amal to visit The Hague and welcomed her as a special guest at the Open Festival.
Little Amal at The Hague was produced by The Walk Productions and Good Chance Theatre in association with Handspring Puppet Company and Amare.
15 – 19 November 2021
The Hague
Welcome Amal
Madurodam, The Hague
Once upon a time there was a girl, her name was Amal, and she had walked more than 8,000 km. She took more than five million steps. And with every step she helped the earth turn a little.
On her first day in the Netherlands, Amal gets the chance to see the whole country in miniature, at Madurodam.
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Discovering the Neighbourhood
Weimar Street, The Hague
Hagenaar, Hagenees, sand, peat, it doesn’t matter! Amal is a guest in The Hague and everyone can welcome her.
During her visit to the Regentessekwartier, Amal walked from Regentesseplein to Koningsplein. Along the way she discovered the real neighbourhood feeling: warm people, beautiful music and a lively street.
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Relax With Amal
Schilderswijk, The Hague
In the Schilderswijk, Amal discovered what life can be like for children in The Netherlands.
She enjoyed the freedom and space to play and relax together with local residents, with music by Stadsorkest The Residents and sport and education activities by Stagehuis Schilderswijk and Theater De Vaillant.
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Make a Difference with Amal
Peace Palace, The Hague
During Amal’s visit to the Peace Palace the children’s choir of The British School sang to her with the message that everyone can be themselves, in freedom and together.
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Party With Amal
Amare, The Hague
“This is Amare! A place where stories are told. Stories in which everyone can recognize themselves. Or learn something about other people.”
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Discover with Amal
Historic City Centre, The Hague
Amal walks through the narrow, atmospheric streets of the historic city centre.
The people of The Hague started a parade so Amal didn’t have to walk alone.
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Goodbye Amal
Amare, The Hague
Amal’s visit is almost over!
The Nederlands Dans Theater and Residentie Orkest created a special dance, the Amare Shuffle. The city came together to say goodbye to Amal and congratulate her on her great adventure.
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The opening of Amare and Amal’s stay in The Hague were under the direction of theatre maker Ira Judkovskaja, formerly the artistic director at Tryater. Little Amal encountered various organisations and communities in the city from 15 to 21 November. They received her with workshops, discussions and exhibitions. An extensive educational program was developed for primary and secondary schools.
“With the Open Festival, we want to set the tone for what Amare wishes to be in the years to come: an open house that connects all the cultures in our city through art. We aim to do that in collaboration with our fellow institutions in this city, with artists and everyone who believes in unity and solidarity. Little Amal’s visit underscores that ambition. Amal is a moving work of art with international appeal, that touches the hearts of all who see her. It’s also a direct plea to give young refugees hope and a future.” – director Jan Zoet
Little Amal at Amare, The Hague was produced in partnership with:
Amare
On Spuiplein, in the bustling centre of The Hague, the new cultural nexus of the city is taking shape. Where once the Dr. Anton Philipszaal and Lucent Danstheater were located, now Amare opens its doors. Four renowned organisations reside in Amare: Nederlands Dans Theater, Residentie Orkest, the Royal Conservatoire and the former Zuiderstrandtheater.