Je, Anne

• Date: 09 May
• Time: 20:00 - 21:35
• Location: Rijswijkse Schouwburg

Please note: this is a Dutch-language event.

'Je, Anne'

Based on the Diary of Anne Frank

The timeless story from Anne Frank's diaries returns to theaters in a special version. In ‘You, Anne’, songs and diary excerpts (and sometimes a combination of both) form a common thread running through the narrative of the entire hiding period. The story remains completely faithful to the facts, showing the real Anne Frank.

On July 6, 1942, Otto and Edith Frank went into hiding together with their daughters Margot (16) and Anne (13) in the storage rooms behind the office building of Otto’s company at Prinsengracht 263. The Van Pels couple (called ‘Van Daan’ by Anne in her diaries) and their son Peter soon joined them, followed later by dentist Fritz Pfeffer (Albert Dussel). The eight people in hiding remained at their hiding place—renamed ‘het Achterhuis' by Anne—until their discovery on August 4, 1944.

The production ‘Je, Anne’ tells what took place in the Secret Annex during these two years. The many difficult moments, the tension and uncertainties, but also the mutual warmth and moments of hope are highlighted. Central to the production are Anne’s personal story and the diaries in which she wrote it down. They offer an intimate glimpse into the feelings, developments, and (in)securities of the young girl who, despite everything, always managed to remain optimistic. She invariably signed the stories in her diaries with ‘Je, Anne’.

Unlike previous retellings, films, and plays, ‘Je, Anne’ tells the factual story of the people in hiding in the Secret Annex without it being dramatized, supplemented, or altered in any way. To this end, Enid Futterman’s script was complemented by sincere and often moving songs by Michael Cohen. The direction is in the hands of the Flemish director Frank Van Laecke.

Introduction

Before the start of this performance, an interesting introduction will take you on a journey through the choices, the adaptation, the direction, and the company. Discover how a production comes to life and the challenges this entails. And, of course, you will get a sneak peek of the content, without giving too much away. With a glimpse of the reactions from our enthusiastic audience, we know that this prior knowledge elevates the viewing experience!

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Credits

Cast: Chris Tates and others

Director: Frank van Laecke

Text: Enid Futterman and Frank van Laecke

Music: Michael Cohen

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