Magic! Mystery! Mayhem! And…a Bear? The American School of The Hague’s hilarious production of THE KING STAG is on the horizon!
This spring’s High School production of THE KING STAG has been in the works for three months. This classic commedia dell’arte play juxtaposes moments of laughter with moments of sincerity. Originally written by Carlo Gozzi in 1762, and masterfully reimagined by Natalya Baldyga in 2016, THE KING STAG follows a noble king, Deramo, as he begrudgingly searches for a wife; but little does he know, his villainous first minister, Tartaglia, secretly plots to betray him, securing the kingdom – and Deramo’s wife – for himself. Through the use of physical comedy, improvisation and slapstick, the production shares a message of love and the power of community action. THE KING STAG will leave the audience both uplifted and shaking with laughter!
How does it feel for students to work on a production that’s more than 250 years old? Surprisingly easy and fun! This script is “still very funny,” says Juliette, one of THE KING STAG’s student actors. “It reminds me that humor is more timeless than you realise.” Dr Baldyga’s modern version of this play has also updated its original jokes and added physical theater elements which elevate both the play’s humor and its powerful message. THE KING STAG has amazed the students by “how well it holds up and how relevant it is.” Avery, another student actor, even adds: “It has jokes for every age group of the audience!”
At rehearsals, students chase each other across the stage, build wildly comic structures out of massive foam blocks, rapidly shift from slow-motion sequences to traditional “asides” where characters break the fourth wall and speak directly to the audience, and even shoot at each other with Nerf crossbows. “I hope the audience is able to laugh as much as we have during rehearsals,” says Ash, a student actor. And Luke, who plays multiple characters and has also helped to build production elements such as costumes and puppets, adds how much he loves “how lighthearted everything is. One second you are trying to find a way to imitate another character, and the next you are running from people trying to hunt you. This show is all about fun and that is what working on the show is. Fun!”
Come to see THE KING STAG yourself and discover how this new adaptation of a classical play will surprise and delight you. All are welcome!
Performances are at the American School of the Hague, on Friday April 17th (7 pm) and Saturday April 18th (3 pm). Tickets are 11 Euros (incl. fees) and can be purchased here: https://sites.google.com/ash.nl/ashhstheaterproductions/home
Performances will be in English. The performance is appropriate for all ages.
Join us for a relaxed and nourishing Reiki Exchange Day at The Hague Natural Health Centre.This gathering is open to all Reiki practitioners from any lineage or level. Whether you are looking to sharpen your skills, reconnect with your practice, or simply enjoy receiving Reiki from fellow practitioners, this evening is designed to support your growth and wellbeing.
The purpose of this exchange is simple.We learn from each other. We ask questions. We share what works in our own practices. And most importantly, we give and receive Reiki in a balanced and respectful way.
These exchanges will begin every other month, and we hope they will grow into a steady community tradition.
Please arrive ready to both give and receive Reiki. The length of the session will obviously depend on the number of participants so please plan to be flexible. If you prefer only to receive and cannot give, we kindly suggest booking an individual session instead, so that the group experience stays fair for everyone. 🤍
We welcome all energy practitioners to join us in community.
✨ What Participants Experience
An energy treatment from fellow practitioners
Space to ask questions and share experiences
A chance to maintain and deepen personal practice
Connection with like-minded practitioners
Collective learning, because everyone brings unique insights
Mini treatment rounds: usually one person receives 20 minutes from 2–3 practitioners
🌱 Come as you are, and leave a little more connected, a quiet evening of shared healing can shift more than you think!
Joe Eagan Comedy Productions brings stand-up comedians to The Hague, guesting Branoul approximately 10 times per year with shows entirely in ENGLISH. Always a fun mix of pro headliner comics, local talents, stars of tomorrow and stars of yesterday. Note: Each show has approx 3-4 different comedians and a lovely MC host from Canada, Ireland or the UK guiding you through the evening. The line-up per show is published on our Facebook events page.
Dates: Sat Feb 21, Fri March 13, Sat March 28, Sat April 18, Sat May 23, Sat June 13
Time: Two showtimes to choose from each date at 19,00 & 21,00
Entry to the theatre is at 18.55 or 20,55 respectively.
Either show is sold out? At least 5 drop-in tickets are available for each show on a first come basis @29eur
Good News Alert!!! Branoul now runs the eatery next door! Enjoy drinks and a pre-show dinner in a lovely setting – veggie or black angus beef burger plate with onions, bacon, cheese, pickles, tomato & their very own scrumptious homemade buns. Open from 17.30. Reserve a table via: bistro@branoul.nl
Comedian bios:
Paul Myrehaug (Canada) Canadian born and pastured in Europe, Paul Myrehaug is an award-winning stand-up comedian with international touring, television and radio experience. Paul started performing at the age of eighteen and already in 2007 he took the top prize in “Great Canadian Laugh Off” as seen on The Comedy Network. In 2012 Paul moved to the United Kingdom went on to make appearances on: “Comedy Now! Hour Special” – CTV and The Comedy Network, “Uten Grenser” Comedy Special – Comedy Central Scandinavia, Just For Laughs Montreal Festival. Paul is now part of the “Snowed In Comedy Tour” which is Canada’s largest theatre tour stretching coast to coast in seventy cities. The rest of the year he tours in Europe and resides in France with his French wife.
“An impressive, power packed set” – Chortle, United Kingdom
“Idiosyncratically prowling the stage, Myrehaug’s charisma captivates the audience” – Giggle Beats, United Kingdom
“Dry, dark but with an irrepressible youthful charm.” – The Toronto Star
“Hilarious Enough to Stand Alone.” – The Seattle Stranger
Will Hannigan (Canada)
Will toured Canada for over a decade, gaining notoriety as a quick-witted, storytelling headline act who lights up on stage as a friendly and engaging presence, making fun of himself, his family and the world around him. Will now finds himself in London, where he has quickly become a regular at some of the biggest stages and most notorious clubs. Will has been featured at Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, on Sirius XM satellite radio, has opened for Shane Gillis, Bobby Lee, been featured at the Grindstone Comedy Festival and released a successful YouTube special called ‘Edmonton’.
******************************* Keep your calendars free for our other dates! Two showtimes at 19,00 and 21,00 for all dates below. Tickets already available via the same link:
Different comedians each show! Each show has a fun mix of at least one pro headline comedian flown in with support acts made up of stars of tomorrow, semi-pros, rookies & stars of yesterday 🙂 + an MC host guiding you through the evening from Canada, Ireland or the UK!
Sat, May 23, headliner: Andy Field (UK), Feature support: Hari Rao (USA), MC host Rachel Morten-Young (UK)
Sat, June 13, headliner: Nigel Williams (UK), Feature support: Robin Weinburgh (USA), MC host Sharon Em (Ireland)
*************************** BOOK COMEDIANS OR QUIZMASTERS FOR EVENTS/PARTIES!
–>You can book 1-3 Comedians to perform Stand-up Comedy for 25 – 60 minutes. Or a Quizmaster for a Quiz & Games lasting 1 – 2.5 hours as you compete in teams against colleagues & friends to win prizes.
Welcome to Joe Eagan Comedy Productions – providing entertainment solutions for corporate events/parties, conferences, kick-offs, weddings & more!
Our history and motto: Established in Nov of 2015, The Hague English Comedy Nights has called the lovely Branoul Theatre its home from day one. The shows are all about enjoying great stand-up comedy in English in a lovely setting great for meeting expats and internationally-minded social Dutch natives! Who knows what’ll happen! Each show has a fun mix of at least one pro headline comedian flown in with support acts made up of stars of tomorrow, semi-pros, rookies & stars of yesterday 🙂 + an MC host guiding you through the evening from Canada, Ireland or the UK!
Saturday, April 18 is Record Store Day, the world’s largest one-day music event. On this day, nearly 500 exclusive vinyl and CD releases will appear, available in stores only during RSD. For true collectors and early birds,Paagman branches Fred (The Hague), Centrum (The Hague), and Westfield Mall of the Netherlands (Leidschendam) will open an hour earlier than usual! There will also be in-store performances by various artists.
Record Store Day Program
Paagman Fred (Frederik Hendriklaan 217, The Hague)
08:00 | opening Paagman Fred
12:00 | Wouter Mol performance
14:00 | signing session Vjeze Fur
15:00 | performance Min Taka
16:00 | performance Fenster
Ongoing | sale of exclusive releases
Paagman Center (Lange Poten 13-15, The Hague)
08:00 | opening Paagman Center
11:00 | Silver Lake performance
12:00 | performance Daisy Bellis
13:00 | performance Rens & Jaïr
Ongoing | sale of exclusive releases
Paagman Mall (Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, Leidschendam)
09:00 | opening Paagman Mall
Ongoing | sale of exclusive releases
Admission to the in-store performances is free; please register.
Bookstore Paagman, with 5 branches (Fred branch: Frederik Hendriklaan 217 – Centrum branch: Lange Poten 13-15 – Gouda branch: Lange Tiendeweg 35 – Delft branch: Choorstraat 1 – Leidschendam branch: Mall of the Netherlands), is the largest bookstore in The Hague and the surrounding area and regularly organizes interactive events with well-known authors and others. Paagman is open seven days a week. Admission to the events is free.
The collective that unites artists from The Hague’s underground experimental scene.
Each performance is curated by guitarist, composer, and electronic musician James A. McEwan, who assembles a one-of-a-kind ensemble of artists, each with their own voice and improvisational style.
At the heart of every performance lie slow-evolving audio-visual textures: immersive and meditative soundscapes and visual landscapes, which together open a world that is at once calming, but also at times intense, yet mysterious. These performances also function around a core of musical drones: long sustained sounds that invite the audience to sink into; a sonic environment that all performers contribute to, explore, develop, and move around.
These works create meditations amidst the urban and digital industrial tension, offering a reflective space to navigate and self explore, a moment to pause, listen, and reconnect amid the constant hum of contemporary life.
Line-up
Sounds: Lam Lai (synths and live electronics) Dan Gibson (electric cello + live electronics) Weiyan Low (live electronics: no input mixer + electric percussion) James A.-McEwan (electric guitar and live electronics)
Following its highly successful 25th anniversary year featuring two sold-out autumn concerts, the ZSO (Zuid-hollands Symfonie Orkest), a local amateur orchestra conducted by Dominic Sierat that performs to a high standard and features a mix of Dutch and expat musicians, is delighted to announce its 2026 Spring Concert on Saturday 11th April at 20:15 in the Noorderkerk, Schuytstraat 9, 2517 XB Den Haag.
The concert will start with the famous tone poem “The Moldau” by Smetana.
Next up a rarely performed but highly entertaining piece, the Concert Piece for Four Horns by Schumann. The soloists are highly established professionals with outstanding reputations: Hans van der Zanden, Pierre Buizer, Jan Harshagen and Eric Borninkhof
After the interval the orchestra will play another rarely heard work that deserves to be performed more often, the dramatic and captivating First Symphony by Vassily Kalinnikov.
Tickets are €20 in the presale (€22.50 on the door), €9 for children. Presale tickets can be purchased via this link:
