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PLAYGROUND 6: The quest edition

Posted on by downstageleftamsterdam in Past productions

“We are all searching for something.”

We are thrilled to present the 6th edition of Playground, our celebration of fresh theatre at the Badhuistheater in Amsterdam.

This year, we invite you on a journey of discovery. Through a vibrant collection of short plays, our performers explore the universal quests that shape our lives—love, memory, recognition, connection, acceptance, and revelation. From moments of laughter to scenes that move you to tears, each story offers a glimpse into the paths we take in pursuit of meaning.

✨ Join us for three unforgettable evenings of theatre
📍 Badhuistheater, Amsterdam
📅 October 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2025
🎟 Tickets available here

The Line-Up

MONACO
Written by Diederik Rep
Directed by Martin Koster
Performed by Christine Blakeley, Evonne Dunne, Rudi Araújo, Ken Kitchen

TRAIN OF THOUGHT
Written by Terri Sturman
Directed by Jess Graham
Performed by Denis Burke, Ben Evans and Amanda Lee

THE DARKNESS WITHIN
Written by Sarah Talbot
Directed by Ben Evans
Performed by Mash Muravina, Pep Mac Ruairi, Ken Kitchen, Martin Koster, Teresa Fernandez and Amanda Lee

OBITUARY WANTED
Written by Katie Zaniboni
Directed by Silvia Pietrosanti
Performed by Rudi Araújo and Pep Mac Ruairi

GO AWAY
Written by Diederik Rep
Directed by Evonne Dunne
Performed by Ben Evans and Martin Koster

RESET
Written by Domenico Gemoli & Nóri Mátrai
Directed by Teresa Fernandez
Performed by Silvia Pietrosanti and Denis Burke

Production Team
Lights & Sound by Thomas Cripps
Set designs by Jess Graham
Brought to life with love by Ben Evans, Silvia Pietrosanti, Teresa Fernandez, and Evonne Dunne for Downstage Left

Missed Connections – An Evening of One Act Plays

Posted on by downstageleftamsterdam in Past productions

Downstage Left, in collaboration with Playhouse and The Cauldron, proudly presents: Missed Connections – An Evening of One Act Plays at the Badhuistheater  on June 3, 2025

For one night only, Downstage Left brings you a preview of “I’m Home”, a short play by Denis Burke soon to be performed at FEATS in Hamburg. We’re delighted to be joined by our friends from Playhouse and Cauldron with their own short plays.

Tickets here

Come and join us! Tickets only €12.75

The plays 

Chances in the Rain, by Robert Scott, Presented by Playhouse

Edward and Michelle are waiting for their dates in the same park. Both seem to have been stood up, yet they aren’t very sympathetic to one another. But there are two other lonely people on hand, and things resolve neatly… eventually.

The History of Cardenio, by Jon Madge, Presented by The Cauldron

A computer scientist and a literature student meet, become friends and try to resurrect one of Shakespeare’s lost plays. On the way, they clash over what’d important, the meaning of words and the real meaning of friendships.

I’m Home, by Denis Burke, Presented by Downstage Left

After a heavy night of drinking, Lily forgets that she recently moved and storms into her old apartment. Her unplanned visit (or break-in, depending on how you look at it) leaves new resident Francesca bewildered, but finally gives her roommate Neill the chanc e to get something off his chest.

Where and when?


Badhuistheater
Boerhaaveplein 28
1091 AT
Amsterdam
June 3, 20:00

Tickets only €12.75

Tickets here