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Amore di amore | FroeFroe is a theatrical adaptation of 'Een schitterend gebrek' by Arthur Japin, about Lucia and Giacomo Casanova and with live music. It is at Stadsschouwburg Mechelen on 13 January 2027.

What to expect

The performance is a beautiful, romantic and poetic adaptation of Arthur Japin's 'Een schitterend gebrek'.

  • Lucia (14) falls for Giacomo Casanova (17).
  • They meet at a party near Venice.
  • It is their first great love.
  • They promise eternal fidelity.
  • Lucia disappears shortly after without a word.
  • Casanova's view of women changes forever.
  • It is a coming-of-age story from bygone times.
  • The story is full of intrigue.
  • The story sits between Bridgerton and Poor Things.
  • Sensual story in hot, breathtaking Italy.
  • Opera music forms a bed for the story.
  • Direction: Marc Maillard.
  • Dramaturgy: Thomas Jansens.
  • Cast includes Marianne Loots and Tanya Zabarylo.
  • Also Thais Scholiers and Heleen Haest.
  • Nina Dupont and others.
  • Live music: Nelle Bogaerts and Jessica Boyeleba Balehen.
  • Classical meets hiphop.

Questions

When does Amore di amore | FroeFroe start and end?

Amore di amore | FroeFroe is on Wednesday, 13 January 2027, 19:30 until 20:45.

Where is Amore di amore | FroeFroe?

Amore di amore | FroeFroe takes place at Stadsschouwburg Mechelen, Keizerstraat 3, 2800 Mechelen, Mechelen.

How much are tickets for Amore di amore | FroeFroe?

Tickets for Amore di amore | FroeFroe cost from €10 at the theatre's official ticket shop.

What is the story about?

An adaptation of Arthur Japin's 'Een schitterend gebrek'.

At a party near Venice, Lucia (14) falls in love with Giacomo Casanova (17).

It is their first great love.

They promise eternal fidelity.

Lucia disappears without a word.

Casanova's view of women changes forever.

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Getting there

Stadsschouwburg Mechelen, Keizerstraat 3, 2800 Mechelen, 2800 Mechelen, Antwerpen, BE

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