About

A funny, modern fairy tale about a queen who cannot stop crying. Children in the hall help try to make her laugh again.

What to expect

In a simple castle in Simpelland live a king and a queen, and the queen has been crying for days.

  • The king is at his wit's end
  • The cook and the maid try to cheer her up
  • The royal adviser has secret plans
  • Children in the hall help along

Dates

Questions

When does Tears in Simpelland start and end?

Tears in Simpelland is on Saturday, 12 December 2026, 15:00 until 17:00.

Where is Tears in Simpelland?

Tears in Simpelland takes place at TDM Theater De Moedertaal, Hoveniersstraat 54, Mechelen.

How much are tickets for Tears in Simpelland?

Tickets for Tears in Simpelland cost €12 at the theatre's official ticket shop.

What is the story about?

A king and queen live in a simple castle in Simpelland. The queen has been crying for days and nobody can cheer her up. The cook and the maid try, and the royal adviser seems to have his own secret plans. With help from the children in the hall, can someone find out why she is sad and make her laugh again?

Do children join in?

Yes, the queen can only be made to laugh again with the help of the children in the hall.

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Getting there

TDM Theater De Moedertaal, Hoveniersstraat 54, 2800 Mechelen, Antwerpen, BE

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