For the Gennepse Revue I directed one of the largest amateur musicals in the Netherlands, with a good dash of theatre. 200 participants, 133 of whom were in front of the screens, made it a special experience.

A timeless love story…

In 2014 I drove to Gennep for the first time to talk about the Revue. This is how I got to know the beautiful script of the musical Carrousel, a timeless love story that connects different generations at the Genneps fair.

…and a loving society of talents

Then I met the board: a special group of volunteers who, in addition to a considerable amount of free time, also put their heart and soul into this enormous theatre event.

Not only do these beautiful people create beautiful performances, they also bring people of all ages together to learn new things.

The people on the production team also captured my heart. What a pleasure to work with such talented professionals, who understand how to create something great with minimal resources and maximum ingenuity.

And so I started working with a huge group of professional, enthusiastic people who sing, dance, make music and act. The sports hall was converted into a theatre.

In 2016 the time had come: Carrousel was performed. Lots of love, on stage, in the hall, in everything there was to experience.

A joyful collaboration with:

• Writer: Geurt Franzen
• Composer: Steven Gerrits
• Regie assistent: Jolanda van Vegten
• Choreography: Marieke Silvertand
• Conductor: Harm Vullings
• Orchestra leader: Arno Marinussen
• Clothing and grime: o.l.v. Sandra Voots
• Decor: o.l.v. Jack Knops
• Technics: o.l.v. Twan Maassen
• Founding Board Gennepse Revue: Magiel Hagemans, Linda Salden, Thieu Simons, Tessa Janssen, Wim van Riet, André Rijniers, Margriet Weerts
• All actors, singers, dancers, musicians, sponsor, partners, designers, builders, dressmakers, stage managers, technicians, volunteers and friends of the  revue