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The Brothers van Arkel – Just call me 'you'

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Theater de Kampanje is the cultural hotspot of Den Helder. Located in a historic building in Willemsoord, this venue combines history with modern facilities.
Fri 20 Nov '26

/ 8:30 PM

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Everyone gets older, but not everyone becomes an adult. The Van Arkel Brothers clearly do. Or at least, they are working on it. Their father, the minister, has retired, and now it is their turn to become someone. Someone with a vision. A plan. Someone with their own coffee machine, matching tea towels, arch supports, and a 12-piece screwdriver set. Someone who does the weekly grocery shopping every Saturday. Who doesn't doubt everything so much. Who doesn't have to outdo his brother every time. Someone you address formally without even realizing it.

Jeroen and Martijn van Arkel are brothers, theatre makers, and finalists of the Amsterdam Kleinkunst Festival 2025. Both studied at the Utrecht University of the Arts: Jeroen as an actor, Martijn as a writer. In their first full-length show, *Zeg maar u* (Just Address U), they join forces. The result is a deadpan comedy full of absurdity and unexpected poetry. A quest by two totally different brothers for each other, for masculinity, for the best juicer, and for something to believe in.

The Press:

‘'‘A well-rehearsed comedic duo […] that can count on the loudest laughs with their theatrical, theatrically well-thought-out performance.' – Volkskrant

‘'‘The fun-acting brothers show that the best jokes are often found in seemingly small things.’ – NRC

‘'‘With charming acting and their seemingly well-behaved demeanor, they manage to effortlessly win over the audience. Jury report

When

Fri 20 Nov '26

8:30 PM

Where

Attractions  Group arrangements and activities
Theater de Kampanje is the cultural hotspot of Den Helder. Located in a historic building in Willemsoord, this venue combines history with modern facilities.

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