About
A musical journey about the river and people, inspired by Li An Phoa's book Drinkbare Rivieren, with a mix of classical, jazz and hiphop. At Podium Hoge Woerd, Utrecht, on Saturday 19 December 2026 at 20:30.
What to expect
The performance tells the story of the river and the people, following the water from its source to the sea.
On the way you see what the river meets: beautiful nature, busy cities and pollution.
The music is a mix of classical, jazz and hiphop, and images from nature filmmakers complete the story.
Before the show, writer Li An Phoa gives an introduction about her book Drinkbare Rivieren and her 15,000-kilometre journey.
- Soprano: Claron McFadden
- Spoken word: Manu van Kersbergen
- Orchestra: Millennium Jazz Orchestra
- Orchestra leader and compositions: Joan Reinders
- Story, libretto, spoken word: Marieke Meischke
- Visuals: Arthur de Bruin and Dick Harrewijn
Dates
Listen before you go
Millennium Jazz Orchestra and Anton Goudsmit - The Sentry Box
Millennium Jazz Orchestra
Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.
Questions
When does De Drinkbare Rivier start and end?
De Drinkbare Rivier runs Saturday, 12 December 2026, 20:00 until 23:30.
Where is De Drinkbare Rivier?
De Drinkbare Rivier takes place at Theater Kerkrade, Theaterplein 30, Kerkrade.
How much are tickets for De Drinkbare Rivier?
Tickets for De Drinkbare Rivier cost from €14 on the official ticket shop.
Can I also attend the talk?
Yes. Li An Phoa, writer of the book Drinkbare Rivieren, gives an introduction before the performance.
You can buy a talk ticket together with a show ticket
A separate talk ticket is also available
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Getting there
Theater Kerkrade, Theaterplein 30, 6461 DR Kerkrade, Limburg, NL
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