About
A comic, magical-realistic family show about a king who fears everything, especially elephants, and Samar, who is afraid of nothing. It plays at SPOT/Stadsschouwburg, Groningen, on 27 December 2026.
What to expect
A comic, magical-realistic family show about a king who is afraid of everything, especially elephants.
He builds walls and strict rules to keep the outside world out, and everyone follows them except Samar, who is afraid of nothing.
- Everyone must be, speak and think the same.
- Being different is seen as dangerous.
- Samar refuses rules nobody truly understands.
- The king tries to keep control.
- Samar brings movement to a rigid world.
- Samar does not take fear seriously.
- The story is about fear, courage and imagination.
- The show is about thinking and acting differently.
- Direction and text: George Tobal
- Acting: Yasmina Abdelmoumen, Peter van Heeringen
- Music: Milan Sekeris
Dates
Questions
When does Samar and the Scared King (8+) start and end?
Samar and the Scared King (8+) is on Sunday, 27 December 2026, 14:30 until 18:30.
Where is Samar and the Scared King (8+)?
Samar and the Scared King (8+) takes place at Stadsschouwburg Groningen, Turfsingel 86, Groningen.
How much are tickets for Samar and the Scared King (8+)?
Tickets for Samar and the Scared King (8+) cost from €4 at the theatre's official ticket shop.
How do I book?
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Getting there
Stadsschouwburg Groningen, Turfsingel 86, 9711 VX Groningen, Groningen, NL
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