Van den Berghe theatre sets

It is time for me to start sharing some of my fun experiences with historical acting, declamation and theatre. My first posts will be about the upcoming collaboration between Stichting Musica ad Rhenum, The Utrecht Early Music Festival, Leiden University and the Leiden municipal theatre (Leidse Schouwburg). Last year I purchased a large collection of painted theatre decors, which were created ca. 1900-1930 by members of the Van den Berghe travelling theatre company. I had hoped by now to have thoroughly explored the collection, but covid kept getting in the way. At last, however, between 5-7 December, we will finally be able to explore the collection, as well as to hang and light some of the ensembles, in the Leidse Shouwburg.

It is really exciting, so watch this space!