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The Puppet Doctor takes place at De Dillewijn in Ankeveen on Friday 16 April 2027 at 20:15. The story follows a Jewish family during World War II and a girl who escapes deportation.
What to expect
The description tells the story of a Jewish family deported during World War II and a girl who escapes because she was placed with a family in the countryside.
Years later she enters the puppet shop of her childhood friend, who has become a puppet doctor.
- Her city playmate stays behind with her doll.
- He is the son of collaborators.
- He grows up with a lasting loss.
- They have much to tell each other.
- The description calls the story urgent.
- The description says this must never happen again.
Dates
Questions
When does The Puppet Doctor start and end?
The Puppet Doctor is on Friday, 16 April 2027, 20:15.
Where is The Puppet Doctor?
The Puppet Doctor takes place at De Dillewijn, Stichts End 57, Ankeveen.
How much are tickets for The Puppet Doctor?
Tickets for The Puppet Doctor cost €22.50 at the theatre's official ticket shop.
What is the story about?
The description says:
A Jewish family is deported during World War II.
A girl escapes because she was placed with a family in the countryside.
Her city playmate stays behind with her doll.
He is the son of collaborators.
He grows up with a lasting loss.
Years later she enters his puppet shop; he has become a puppet doctor.
They have much to tell each other.
Which prize is mentioned?
The description says Kurt Defrancq receives the prestigious Van Acker Prijs on 13 November 2026.
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Getting there
De Dillewijn, Stichts End 57, 1244 PL Ankeveen, Noord-Holland, NL
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