About
Franciscus – The Family Musical is a musical for young and old about Franciscus of Assisi. It takes place at Theater Lampegiet in Veenendaal on Sunday 20 December 2026 at 15:00.
What to expect
The musical follows Franciscus, a young man from a wealthy family in Assisi around the year 1200 who dreams of becoming a famous knight.
After his plans fail, the musical shows his meeting with a leper, a task at San Damiano, the growth of a new community, a journey to the sultan in the East and the first nativity scene in Greccio.
Bas and Cissy Suijkerbuijk wrote it for the Franciscus jubilee year, and the description calls it a musical for young and old.
Music, dance and polyphonic choir parts bring Franciscus's inner struggle and spiritual liberation close.
The description calls it an ode to humanity, faith, vulnerability, the cross and the courage to start again.
- A musical for young and old
- Written by Bas and Cissy Suijkerbuijk
- For the Franciscus jubilee year
- A meeting with a leper
- A task at San Damiano
- The growth of a new community
- A journey to the sultan in the East
- The first nativity scene in Greccio
- Music, dance and polyphonic choir parts
Dates
Questions
When does Franciscus – The Family Musical start and end?
Franciscus – The Family Musical is on Saturday, 19 December 2026, 14:00 until 16:15.
Where is Franciscus – The Family Musical?
Franciscus – The Family Musical takes place at Heilig Hart Instituut, Naamsesteenweg 355, Leuven.
What happens in the musical?
The musical follows Franciscus, a young man from a wealthy family in Assisi around 1200.
His father is a cloth merchant.
Franciscus dreams of becoming a famous knight, but his plans fail.
From a dark prison he begins a journey through war and fear, visions, miracles and God's voice.
He meets a leper, receives a task at San Damiano, the community grows, he travels to the sultan in the East and sees the first nativity scene in Greccio.
He discovers true wealth in simplicity, love and peace.
Is it for young and old?
Yes, the description calls it a musical for young and old.
Does it include music and dance?
Yes, it includes music, dance and polyphonic choir parts.
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Getting there
Heilig Hart Instituut, Naamsesteenweg 355, 3001 Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, BE
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