A unique look at life behind the Berlin Wall – based on true facts. Written by Wanne Synnave and Sam Verhoeven.
Brief content
“November ’89” is set in West Berlin during the days before the fall of the wall. Along both sides of the wall, there is growing awareness that something might be moving, and several associations are stepping up pressure on the German Democratic Republic regime to open the borders. Helene gathers information for one of these associations and rings Arend Holtz’s doorbell. He fled East Berlin in those turbulent days after the wall was erected. She wants to hear his story to have ammunition to tear down the wall. But as Arend tells his painful story, it becomes clear that Helene has another reason to hear everything from back then.
“November ’89” premiered exactly 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall at Antwerp’s Zuiderpershuis in November 2019. The performance was very well received and starred Maike Boerdam, Aaron Blommaert and Sébastien De Smet.
The press about “November ’89”
“There are some wonderful songs in this piece. We recognize the music almost immediately as Sam Verhoeven compositions and that in itself is reason enough to go and see and listen.”
MUSICALWORLD
“Young talent makes history with this musical”
MUSICALSITES
Performances
2019 – World premiere at the Zuiderpershuis in Antwerp, The Singing Factory (B)
Creatives
| Screenplay & lyrics: | Wanne Synnave |
| Music: | Sam Verhoeven |
| Arrangements: | Thomas Vanhauwaert |
| Original direction: | Anne Mie Gils |
| Original producer: | The Singing Factory |
Cast – 5 women, 5 men, youth and adult ensemble
Eagle (1989)
Eagle (1962)
Klaus
Helene
Johanna
Mother
Lenard
Emily
Max
Lisa
Youth ensemble (minimum 8 girls and 8 boys)
Adult ensemble (minimum 4 women and 4 men)
Orchestra (8 musicians)
Reed (oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone)
Trumpet
Trombone
Keyboard I
Keyboard II
Guitar
Bass guitar, double bass
Drums, percussion
Playing time
Act I – 55 minutes
Act II – 45 minutes
Translations
No translations available
Additional material
Integral image capture (2019)
Rights
On request – minimum 11% of gross receipts for the original Dutch-language version
Additional fee per performance for use of the script, vocal score and arrangement.
More info
Request info via licensing@iskariot.be
Requests
Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg
THE SINGING FACTORY – https://www.singingfactory.be/contact/
Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Poland
GALLISSAS THEATERVERLAG UND MEDIAAGENTUR gmbh – https://www.gallissas-verlag.de
Worldwide, except Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Poland
SCENIOUS – https://www.scenious.art
