Theatre

Manu van Kersbergen - The Discovery of Heaven

About

Manu van Kersbergen performs The Rediscovery of Heaven at Grand Theatre, Groningen, on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 20:00. The show combines theatre and a live band around language, identity and connection.

What to expect

In The Rediscovery of Heaven, Manu van Kersbergen explores the healing, creative and destructive power of language.

From the perspective of a father
Personal stories and social themes
Theatre with a live band
Beats, basslines and words
Nominated for a Theo d’Or in 2025
Nederlandse Toneeljury: most impressive performance
Nominated for the Annie M.G. Schmidtprijs
Performed at North Sea Jazz

Dates

Sat, 14 Nov · 20:15
Tue, 17 Nov · 20:30
Sat, 21 Nov · 20:30
Thu, 26 Nov · 20:00
Sat, 28 Nov · 20:30

Questions

When does Manu van Kersbergen - The Discovery of Heaven start and end?

Manu van Kersbergen - The Discovery of Heaven is on Thursday, 26 November 2026, 20:00.

Where is Manu van Kersbergen - The Discovery of Heaven?

Manu van Kersbergen - The Discovery of Heaven takes place at Grand Theatre, Grote Markt 35, Groningen.

How much are tickets for Manu van Kersbergen - The Discovery of Heaven?

Tickets for Manu van Kersbergen - The Discovery of Heaven cost from €15 at the theatre's official ticket shop.

What is the show about?

It explores the power of language from the perspective of a father trying to explain the world to his children.

Personal stories meet themes such as racism, conflict, identity and resistance.

It is about connection, meaning and language as a bridge or dividing line.

Theatre and a live band combine beats, basslines and words.

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Getting there

Grand Theatre, Grote Markt 35, 9711 LV Groningen, Groningen, NL

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