Following a number of performances of Fierder nei it Noarden, the Tryater production about parent-child relationships, which is touring car showrooms in Heerenveen, Drachten and Leeuwarden, allows visitors to engage in conversation in the showroom itself about their own thoughts on parenting. The Frisian theatre company is staging the production following on from its podcast series Tryater Taxi than the human MOTs. There was a great deal of interest in Heerenveen; the next MOT is on Friday 30 October in Drachten.
Long queue
Tryater actress Brecht Wassenaar, volunteer Hanneke Veltman or various Tryater staff members are sitting ready with an inspection form in one of the latest models in Haaima’s showrooms, where Fierder nei it Noarden which takes place earlier that evening in the workshop. Visitors can sign up voluntarily and without obligation for a conversation inside the vehicle, where their own upbringing and their relationship with it are explored in a relaxed manner. During the first ‘APK’ evening in Heerenveen – from where the production has since moved on to performances in Drachten – it sparked lively conversations, with a long queue forming.
Live follow-up podcast
‘Come in for a human MOT’ is written on the showroom signs. It is a natural consequence of the Tryater Taxi, an online video series in which actor Gerwin de Vries interviews well-known Frisians about their childhoods whilst driving. The full conversations in the series, featuring actor Joop Wittermans, influencer Raptiel and writer Henk Rigter as guests, will be available from Friday 23 October on Tryater’s podcast and social media channels.
Fierder nei it Noarden
The form is consistent with the content of Fierder nei it Noarden: In the play, son Gabe and his mother Sunny end up stranded in a garage during a hastily undertaken car journey. Whilst they wait for help, he opens up to her about his difficult upbringing. The show can be seen at the Haaima branch in Drachten until 31 October, before concluding with the final run at the company’s premises in Leeuwarden from 5 November. 20 November is the last chance for the public to have their ‘human MOT’ carried out.
Drift and Thúshaven
The 2026–2027 theatre season got off to a successful start with the well-received *Fierder nei it Noarden*. Following a series of performances for young people, it will culminate in a major site-specific production in the spring of 2027 Drift. There’s already a link to cars here too: the performance by creator Eva Meijering, featuring actress Joke Tjalsma, will take place on the top deck of the De Klanderij car park in Leeuwarden. Tickets for this go on sale on 1 December. Meanwhile, Tryater is already working towards its next performance: Thúshaven will serve as a prelude to the main performance Port (in Harlingen, 2028) will be performed in cultural centres, theatres and village halls. Tryater is still looking for venues for the production, which features actors Joop Wittermans, Lourens van den Akker and the Breton musician Loeiza Beauvir.
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