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Doodgraag. A theatre performance about wanting to live and wanting to die
About
Doodgraag is a raw, intimate theatre performance at Stadsschouwburg Mechelen on 30 November 2026 at 19:30. It is a true-to-life conversation between a son and his mother about wanting to live and wanting to die.
What to expect
Doodgraag is a raw, intimate and true-to-life conversation between a son and his mother about wanting to live and wanting to die.
- Based on Patrick Van Gompel's book.
- Book: Memoires vol leven en dood (Pelckmans, 2026).
- Cast: Danni Heylen and Hans van Cauwenberghe.
- Text: Paul Govaerts, based on Patrick Van Gompel.
- Direction: Ignace Cornelissen.
- Production: Koortzz / De Nieuwe Bazaaar.
- Book for sale after the performance.
Questions
When does Doodgraag. A theatre performance about wanting to live and wanting to die start and end?
Doodgraag. A theatre performance about wanting to live and wanting to die is on Monday, 30 November 2026, 19:30 until 22:00.
Where is Doodgraag. A theatre performance about wanting to live and wanting to die?
Doodgraag. A theatre performance about wanting to live and wanting to die takes place at Stadsschouwburg Mechelen, Keizerstraat 3, 2800 Mechelen, Mechelen.
How much are tickets for Doodgraag. A theatre performance about wanting to live and wanting to die?
Tickets for Doodgraag. A theatre performance about wanting to live and wanting to die cost €20 at the theatre's official ticket shop.
What is Doodgraag about?
It is a raw, intimate and true-to-life conversation between a son and his mother about wanting to live and wanting to die.
A war reporter has seen children die of hunger, people shot dead, and has looked death in the eyes several times.
But nothing affects him as deeply as his mother's resolute choice for euthanasia.
Death comes close when it enters your own home.
Sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes disarmingly funny, always relentlessly honest.
Is there an introduction?
Yes, Patrick Van Gompel gives an introduction at 19:30.
The doors close during the introduction.
Can I buy the book?
The book is Memoires vol leven en dood by Patrick Van Gompel (Pelckmans, 2026).
It is for sale after the performance.
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Getting there
Stadsschouwburg Mechelen, Keizerstraat 3, 2800 Mechelen, 2800 Mechelen, Antwerpen, BE
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