Dutch National Opera

Operetta Land

Johann Strauss II, Jacques Offenbach, Arthur Sullivan a.o.

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Photo: Hugo Thomassen

Dates

5 – 23 October 2025

Location

Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Main Stage

Running time

TBA

Tickets

From € 13

Man in cardboard cutout with costume painted on

Photo: Hugo Thomassen

A festive world of imagination

In Operetta Land, anything is possible—as long as you use your imagination. Theatre maker Steef de Jong and writer Paulien Cornelisse take you on a journey to an enchanting kingdom where romance, mistaken identities and music reign supreme. On an empty stage, the ‘Verzinner’ (the Inventor) sets his imagination to work, and suddenly Operetta Land appears: a marvellous kingdom where every day is filled with celebration and music. But when evil King Pygmalion, ruler of the dour neighbouring country of Operania, arrives on the scene, all joy is at risk of vanishing.

This production, which weaves together music from various operettas, received glowing reviews after its 2022 premiere and now makes a welcome return. The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Aldert Vermeulen, brings the music to life, with soloists including Elenora Hu, Laetitia Gerards and Raoul Steffani.

A fantastical adventure

An empty stage transforms into a vibrant kingdom where the inhabitants sing their troubles away. But when evil King Pygmalion tries to impose his will, not everything seems destined for a happy ending. Will the Inventor find a way out?

Stars on stage

For this revival, most of the original cast returns. Alongside Steef de Jong, the stage will be graced by Elenora Hu, Laetitia Gerards, Raoul Steffani, Marc Pantus, Ian Castro, Frederik Bergman and Aaike Nortier. Aldert Vermeulen will once again conduct the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra.

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Ticket sales for Operetta Land start on 8 May 2025 at 12 noon. Don’t want to miss this on-sale moment? Sign up for our ticket alert and receive a notification when ticket sales open.

Performance information

Dutch National Opera & Ballet advises a minimum age of 8 for this performance.

Revival

Mainly sung in Dutch

Music Johann Strauss II, Jacques Offenbach, Arthur Sullivan a.o.

Libretto Paulien Cornelisse and Steef de Jong

Musical direction Aldert Vermeulen
Stage direction, set and costume design Steef de Jong
Co-direction Maria Lamont
Lighting design Cor van den Brink
Dramaturgy Laura Roling

Verzinner / Lady Kant / Venus Steef de Jong
Koningin Raoul Steffani
Minister van Financiën Marc Pantus
Graaf Lothar Laetitia Gerards
Prinses Galathea Elenora Hu
Koning Pygmalion / Heggenschaarhuzaar Frederik Bergman
Prins Nicola / Heggenschaarhuzaar Ian Castro
Sir Taki Aaike Nortier (De Nationale Opera Studio)

Netherlands Chamber Orchestra

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Ticket sales for Operetta Land start on 8 May 2025 at 12 noon. Don’t want to miss this on-sale moment? Sign up for our ticket alert and receive a notification when ticket sales open.