Author: Theater Tol
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A Night of Music, Memory, and First Flights: Theater Tol at the Lourdes Grotto
On June 8, 2025, Theater Tol brought music, movement, and poetic storytelling to the Lourdes Grotto of Meersel-Dreef in honor of its 130th anniversary. Beneath the trees and beside the stone, an audience gathered for a one-night open-air performance where bicycles rolled through the grounds, live musicians set the rhythm, and music echoed through this…
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Street Theater vs. Traditional Theater: Why Theater Tol Brings the Stage to the Sky
When most people hear the word “theater,” they picture plush velvet seats, a grand curtain, and a darkened room where the world disappears for a few hours. At Theater Tol, we bring the magic outside. Into the streets. Into the skies. Into the unexpected corners of daily life where you’d least expect a performance –…
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Building Community Through Art: How Theater Tol Invites Locals Into the Story
At Theater Tol, every show is a shared experience. Not just between performers and audience – but between artists and the local communities we step into. Over the years, one of the most beautiful evolutions in our work has been inviting locals to step into the performance, quite literally. In our latest production, Garden of…
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Why We Keep Doing This: A Theater aan Twater Reflection
On May 17th, we arrived in Boom, Antwerp with cranes, costumes, and cables – but more than anything, we came with hearts full of anticipation.
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The Reality of Being Part of Theater Tol: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
At Theater Tol, the magic you see on stage comes from much more than just talent – it’s about hard work, team spirit, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves, no matter your role.
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Subtle Changes, Fresh Energy: Garden of Angels Evolves
Theater Tol is bringing new life to Garden of Angels this season, with a refreshed version of the beloved show set to premiere at Theater aan Twater on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 21:30 on the Main Stage at De Schorre, Boom in Antwerp.
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No One Ever Imagined They’d Fly: The Unbelievable Reality of Performing with Theater Tol
At Tol, performers do the unthinkable – they fly. They perform in the open sky, with breathtaking sets and grand displays that defy the traditional limits of performance art. For them, the impossible becomes their reality.
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Blending the Fantastic with the Familiar: How Theater Tol Transforms Public Spaces into Living Art
Theater Tol is known for transforming everyday locations into immersive, dreamlike worlds. Whether it’s a bustling city square, a historic European street, or an open festival space, we create performances that seamlessly blend the familiar with the fantastical.
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Behind the Scenes: Theater Tol’s Location Visit in Helsinki
A performance doesn’t begin on the night of the show – it starts long before, in the planning, the imagining, and the feeling of a space. That’s why Theater Tol’s creative team recently traveled to Helsinki, where we’ll bring our aerial spectacle Pedaleando Hacia el Cielo as part of Helsinki Festival this August.
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Innovating Through Challenges: How Theater Tol Adapts to the Ever-Changing Landscape of Performing Arts
The performing arts world is constantly evolving. From shifting audience expectations to technological advancements and global challenges, companies must continually reinvent themselves to stay relevant. At Theater Tol, adaptation has always been at the heart of our artistic journey.