Spring is just around the corner and at Pathé the new month begins with a diverse programme full of spectacle, emotion and adventure.
From Ryan Gosling’s space journey in Project Hail Mary to the dark twist in The Bride!, there is plenty for film lovers to look forward to. Thrill-seekers can follow the hunt for a billion-dollar inheritance in the crime drama How to Make a Killing or experience the deadly game in Ready or Not: Here I Come.
With moving arthouse titles such as I Swear and the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestseller Reminders of Him, featured during the festive Ladies’ Night on 11 March, this month offers something for every taste.
Pathé Specials
Ladies Night: Reminder of Him – March 11
Experience Reminders of Him firsthand during Ladies’ Night on March 11th. This film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s phenomenal literary bestseller is a life-changing film about motherhood, forgiveness, and the power of love to overcome even the biggest mistakes.
Reminders of Him @ 2025 Universal Pictures International. All rights reserved
New releases
The Bride! – March 5 (Dolby Cinema, Dolby Atmos, ScreenX, IMAX, 4DX)
A lonely Frankenstein (Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask the groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious (Annette Bening) to create a companion for him. Together, they resurrect a murdered young woman, creating The Bride (Buckley). But what follows is beyond anything either could have foreseen: Murder! Possession! A radical cultural shift! And two lovers in an explosive relationship on the run from the law.
The Bride! @2026 Warner Bros. Pictures international Holland. All rights reserved
How to Make A Killing – March 5
Does money truly buy happiness? When Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) discovers after her death that his mother was once heiress to an exorbitant fortune, but was disowned by her family, he decides to right the wrong. Determined and resourceful, he focuses on the seven family members who stand between him and the $28 billion inheritance. As the heirs one by one meet seemingly unhappy ends, Redfellow finds himself in need of his creativity in another way as well…
Reminders of Him – March 12
After a perfect day out with her boyfriend, Kenna (Maika Monroe) makes a huge mistake that lands her in prison. Seven years later, Kenna returns to her hometown, hoping for a chance to be reunited with her young daughter, Diem. But Diem’s grandparents have custody of her and flatly reject Kenna’s attempts to see her daughter. When Ledger (Tyriq Withers) takes Kenna’s plight to heart, a deep sense of connection slowly forms between them.
Joe Speedboat – March 12 (Dutch language)
After a bizarre accident leaves Fransje Hermans in a wheelchair, he seems doomed to live out his days in the sluggish village of Lomark. The accident leaves him unable to move or speak, and with the exception of one functional arm, his life seems hopeless. However, that changes when the charismatic and reckless newcomer Joe Speedboot arrives and forms an unlikely friendship with Fransje.
Project Hail Mary – March 19 (Dolby Cinema, Dolby Atmos, ScreenX, IMAX, 4DX)
Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up light-years away from home on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or how he got there. Gradually, his memory returns: he’s on a mission to discover why a mysterious substance is causing the sun to burn out. To save everything on Earth from extinction, he must draw on his scientific knowledge and some unorthodox ideas. But an unexpected friendship means he might not be entirely alone.
Ready or Not: Here I Come – March 19 (Dolby Cinema, Dolby Atmos, 4DX)
Shortly after surviving an all-out attack by the Le Domas family, Grace (Samara Weaving) discovers she has reached the next level of the nightmarish game, this time with her estranged sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), at her side. Grace has one chance to survive, keep her sister alive, and claim the high seat of the Council that rules the world. Four rival families are chasing her for the throne, and whoever wins rules all.
Loverboy: Trust No One – March 26 (Dutch language)
Former loverboy Terrance tries to rebuild his life after serving a prison sentence, but is confronted with his past when the police offer him a dangerous deal. He must infiltrate an international human trafficking network to rescue four missing girls. Will he remain the ruthless player he once was, or will he risk everything to free the girls and get his daughter back?
Arthouse Films
I Swear – March 26
I Swear follows the true story of John Davidson, Tourette’s syndrome activist, and his struggles with the condition throughout his troubled teenage years and early adulthood. Initially alienated from his peers and family, Davidson continues his attempts to live a “normal” life despite all odds, finding some unlikely allies along the way.
Pillion – March 26
Shy Colin leads a dull life as a traffic cop. He yearns for a soulmate, and then he meets Ray: his complete opposite and the man of his dreams. As Colin surrenders himself completely to the macho biker and enters an exciting new world of sadomasochistic desire, he will have to define the limits of his devotion.
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After careful deliberation, the jury proudly announces the five DJs selected for the finals of the Student DJ Contest 2026. These talented finalists are vying for the ultimate prize: a coveted spot on the Sena Performers Stage lineup during the Liberation Festival in The Hague — including an official artist fee.
But the story doesn’t end there.
The Student DJ Contest is about more than just winning. It’s about celebrating new talent, connecting creative communities, and sharing the energy that only music can bring.
Opportunities remain for those not selected for the final: additional DJs will be chosen to perform on the festival’s vibrant Student Area Stage — traditionally one of the most energetic and well-attended stages at the event.
We cordially invite everyone—students, music lovers, clubbers, and supporters of emerging talent—to join us on Monday, March 2, 2026, for an unforgettable evening of music and competition. This is your chance to see the next generation of DJs live on stage.
The jury, consisting of programmers from leading clubs and festivals, is genuinely looking forward to discovering and meeting new talent. The atmosphere will be open, energetic and accessible to everyone.
Whether you’re coming to support a friend, discover new artists, or just enjoy good music in a lively setting — you’re very welcome.
Event details
Location: Paardcafé – Prinsegracht 12 – The Hague
Free Entry Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
Program
5:45 PM – Arrival of all DJs 6:00 PM – 6:15 PM – Official opening by the Night Mayor of The Hague 6:15 PM – 7:05 PM – DJ Leito 19:10 – 20:00 – Spezz 20:05 – 20:55 – Arrecife 21:00 – 21:50 – Pollux 21:55 – 22:45 – Ais 22:45 – 23:00 – Results and announcement by the jury
The winner will receive a time slot on the Sena Performers Stage during the Liberation Festival The Hague on May 5th at the Malieveld.
We are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening with internationally acclaimed artist Bouke de Vries, exploring the fascinating ideas behind his current exhibition Unbroken which is taking place at the Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics in Leeuwarden until August 2026.
Using his skills as a restorer, Bouke transforms broken ceramics – often historic or antique pieces – into new and unexpected artworks in innovative and multifaceted ways. The exhibition Unbroken features artworks from Bouke’s career, in which he experiments with the theme of decay and repair, focusing on ‘the beauty of destruction’.
Evening Programme 18:00 Meet in the Brasserie (Plein 29, The Hague) for drinks and small bites 19:00 Lecture in the Nassauzaal by Bouke de Vries 19:30 Q&A session 19:45 Evening ends
Cost: €30 International & Dutch Friends, €35 Guests, €15 Students
To reserve places for this lecture, please send an email to internationalfriends@mauritshuis.nl along with the names of the people for whom you wish to reserve places. Confirmation details will be sent to you along with payment information.
Upcoming Events • Monday 20 April, 18:00 – Perfume Workshop and Interactive Lecture with Celeste Parfums – Presented by Houbigant and Maison Perris Perfume Houses at the Mauritshuis • Tuesday 26 May, 18:00(new date) – ‘The Art of Pentimenti’ Exhibition from Stephen Vanfleteren – Presented by Martine Gosselink in the Nassauzaal, Mauritshuis • Thursday 18 June, daytime – Excursion to Lakenhal Museum, Leiden
We look forward to welcoming you to the Brasserie and Nassauzaal on Thursday 26 March. If you have any questions about this event or an upcoming event, please contact us by email at internationalfriends@mauritshuis.nl. Best wishes,International Friends of the Mauritshuis Team
The moving theme of a mother deeply grieving for her child is heard in three poignant pieces on March 20th at 8:00 PM in the Nieuwe Badkapel in The Hague. The Residentie Bachkoor, known for its annual performances of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion and St. John Passion, is highlighting the female perspective in the Passion story this year: that of Mary. The Residentie Bachkoor will sing the Stabat Maters by Pergolesi, d’Astorga, and Nystedt.
Versatility of the Residentie Bachkoor
“A surprising alternative this year to the St. Matthew Passion our audiences have come to expect,” says conductor Rodrigo Lluch. “Unlike Bach’s well-known work, which tells the story of Jesus’s Passion, the Stabat Mater intimately recounts Mary’s suffering. She stands ‘stricken with grief and tears streaming down her cheeks’ beneath the cross. Pergolesi and d’Astorga’s Stabat Mater from the Baroque period form a surprising musical contrast with Knut Nystedt’s modern version. This gives our audience the opportunity to hear the versatility of the Residentie Bachkoor. A beautiful program for anyone who wants to experience Easter from a different perspective.”
Composers
Pergolesi’s piece is one of the most beloved versions of the Stabat Mater. It has ranked high in the NPO4 Classical Top 400 for years. He wrote it on his deathbed at only 26. Few people know the name of Emanuele d’Astorga these days. The Sicilian nobleman was an adventurer in life and a legend after his death. The Stabat Mater, his only religious work, was frequently performed in the eighteenth century. He has been undeservedly forgotten. Knut Nystedt, on the other hand, is one of the most influential Norwegian composers of the twentieth century. His Stabat Mater is a powerful piece, in which he divides emotions between a choir and a single cello. Lucia Swarts, a much-lauded composer, plays the cello part in it.
Origin Stabat Mater
The originally medieval poem Stabat Mater is dedicated to Mary’s grief over the suffering of her son, Christ. The opening words literally read: “The mother stood sorrowful.” It depicts her not as a distant saint, but as a human mother witnessing the cruel death of her child. It invites the listener to introspection and relaxation.
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi—Stabat mater Emanuele d’Astorga—Stabat mater Knut Nystedt—Stabat mater
The concert program “Passio in Miniature” features only two singers and two suitcase organs. Soprano Johannette Zomer, mezzo-soprano Cécile van de Sant, and organ brothers Euwe and Sybolt de Jong will perform “Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden” (BWV 1083) , Bach’s rarely performed arrangement of Pergolesi’s famous Stabat Mater , on Sunday afternoon, March 22, 2026, at the Lutheran Church in The Hague.
At the heart of the programme is Bach’s BWV 1083, Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden, his Lutheran reworking of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, complemented by movements from Bach’s Orchestral Suites. The performance explores two spiritual perspectives on the Passion: Pergolesi’s expression of Mary’s sorrow at the cross and Bach’s meditation on guilt, repentance and forgiveness. With just two voices and two compact kofferharmoniums, the result is a transparent, warm and deeply contemplative sound world.
The concert tours several Dutch cities between 15 March and 1 April 2026, including performances in Kampen, Enschede, Zutphen, The Hague, Helmond, Zwolle, Amsterdam, Utrecht and Groningen.
For The Hague audiences, the concert takes place during the Passion season as part of this national tour.
Passio in Miniatuur offers a stripped-back, reflective musical experience that invites listeners to pause and enter the Passion story in an intimate and personal way.
We invite you to join us for the 6th lecture of the season given by Gail Turner on ‘The Golden Age of Spain’ in the Atrium (Atrium of Church of Our Saviour Pastoral Centre, Helenastraat 8, 2595 HA The Hague) on Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 20.00 hours.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, Spain rose as the greatest European superpower of the age with an empire spanning the globe. This vast wealth, alongside the renewed Catholic fervour of the Counter Reformation kickstarted the Spanish Siglo de Oro – literally the century of gold. This period saw an unparalleled flourishing of painting, sculpture, literature, and music. This lecture explores this historical moment and vast array of art it produced before focusing in on the greatest painter of the age, Diego Velázquez.
This will be a live lecture with the lecturer physically present in the Atrium. We are hoping that members and Guests will take the opportunity to come to the Atrium.
For those unable to be present at the Atrium, this lecture will also be streamed via a Zoom to those who registered.
You are requested to sign up for the lecture beforehand, also if you are coming to join us in person at the Atrium, by clicking on the google forms link at the ‘How to book’ section or visiting the event on our WEB page (https://theartssociety.org/the-hague).
HOW TO BOOK THIS EVENT
Registration is open and will close at midnight 08 MAR 26.
Historian, art historian, and painter. She is passionate about Spain and Spanish topics. She has been a long-time lecturer for The Arts Society, and before Covid she taught on courses at the V&A, and for Art Pursuits, the National Gallery and the Art Fund. She has lectured on Cambridge University Summer Schools, the Courtauld Institute Summer Courses, Inscape, and for many arts organisations in Europe. In the past she led tours to Spain for The Arts Society and Martin Randall Travel. Gail lectured in the Prado and Royal Academy of San Fernando in Madrid in the 1980s, and was Deputy Curator of Keats Shelley Memorial House, Rome, before that. She was also once a Christie’s consultant in Illuminated Manuscripts. In 2015 Gail was awarded the Encomienda de Isabel la Católica (the equivalent of the CBE) by the King of Spain for promoting Spanish culture among British audiences. She is President of The Arts Society Colchester.
