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Reading theatre yourself. The best way to learn about theatre.

There is one thing almost as much fun as going to see a play. According to some, it is even more fun than going to see a play: reading a play yourself. And then not by yourself, but with a few others. That you divide the roles and start reading aloud. Over a cup of tea, coffee or a glass of wine, you perform your own play. Without having to leave your house. Or sitting in the smell of your neighbour's perfume, or queuing for the cloakroom.

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Wijbrand Schaap

Cultural journalist since 1996. Worked as theatre critic, columnist and reporter for Algemeen Dagblad, Utrechts Nieuwsblad, Rotterdams Dagblad, Parool and regional newspapers through Associated Press Services. Interviews for TheaterMaker, Theatererkrant Magazine, Ons Erfdeel, Boekman. Podcast maker, likes to experiment with new media. Culture Press is called the brainchild I gave birth to in 2009. Life partner of Suzanne Brink roommate of Edje, Fonzie and Rufus. Search and find me on Mastodon.View Author posts

There is one thing almost as much fun as going to see a play. According to some, it is even more fun than going to see a play: reading a play yourself. And then not by yourself, but with a few others. That you divide the roles and start reading aloud. Over a cup of tea, coffee or a glass of wine, you perform your own play. Without having to leave your house. Or sitting in the smell of your neighbour's perfume, or queuing for the cloakroom.

An...

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