Feeling Extra?

At our Feeling Curious?, we don't just stop at the regular stages. Our side program offers context, new insights or just a good time.

All side programming is free to visit in the heart of our theater. Rember, curiosity will always be rewarded!

Wed 27 sept

19:15 - 19:45 Opening Act, The Cube

Welcome to Feeling Curious?! We're opening our festival with a special surprise act. We won't reveal too much here, but you are guaranteed to have a great warm-up for our ten-day international performance festival.

22:30 - 01:00 Afterparty – The Cube

After Ophelia's Got Talent, it's not over yet! Welcome to the afterparty in The Cube. We're celebrating the start of the festival and the release of our collaboration with Kaapse Brouwers. Kaapse T is a tropical IPA (4.5%), with fruity flavors that end in a slightly bitter and thirst-quenching finish. Kaapse R is a refreshing lemonade (0.0%) made from the Japanese yuzu fruit, with a distinct taste that lies between lemon and grapefruit. Have a Kaapse and put on your dancing shoes to dance to tunes provided by Quintenser!

Quintenser, a 22-year-old DJ, is making waves in the electronic music scene with his dynamic blend of electronic pop, techno, and house music. Quintenser's passion for creating inclusive spaces and celebrating queer identity is reflected in his music. Get ready to dance, connect, and experience the exhilarating soundscapes crafted by Quintenser.

Feeling Square?

Mids our hal lies an innovative and transformative space, aptly named The Cube. Designed to be a chameleon of sorts, The Cube is not just a stage, but a canvas. During the festival, artists are granted the freedom to reshape and repurpose this space, turning it into a club, an exposition, an immersive installation, or a stage, limited only by their imaginations. Everything that happens into the cube happens on a continuous loop, so you can walk in whenever you'd like. The Cube's programming is entirely free to visit, inviting everyone to experience the works of our hosts. 

Thu 28 sep

15:00 - 23:00 De Stu take-over, The Cube

Rotterdam artist collective De Stu emerges from behind her blue door. Take a seat at the table in 'De Intermezzo' and let all your senses relax before, after, or between the performances. Amidst the hustle and bustle of our hal, the table is lavishly set with alien materials and provocative questions. A space for encounters between visitors, or a relaxed moment to neutralize the senses.

Fri 29 sept

17:00 - 23:00 This is not a dance takeover, The Cube

Dive into a podcast episode of TR Extra. Listen to director Nastaran Razawi Khorasani as she reveals her creative process behind the performance This is not a dance that just premiered. In Iran, dancing has been officially prohibited since the start of the Islamitic Revolution. All dance companies have been forced to cease their activities. Many dancers and choreographers have fled abroad. Those who still live there have to be very resourceful. How are they keeping their art form alive? What can be shown, what must remain hidden?

On the same evening Iranian choreographer Hooman Sharifi will perform his work to be means to resist what you are not. In which he works with the topic of resiting.

17:00 - 19:00 Happy hour, hal

Welcome to our Happy Hour, the opportunity to really relax and enjoy yourself. Mingle with fellow festival-goers and the organization of Feeling Curious?, while enjoying your favorite drink and maybe have a little dance. The Happy Hour is the ideal stopover in your adventure at Feeling Curious? 

Sat 30 sept

15:00 - 16:30 Feeling Rotterdam?, Hooman Sharifi - Kleine Zaal

Each one, teach one is a famous hip-hop credo and one of the core values of Theater Rotterdam. During his time in Rotterdam, Hooman Sharifi will work with seven local talents, each with a different background in dance. In five work sessions this group will exchange and share knowledge with each other, exploring new moves and dance cultures. The local talents that are participating are: Raoni Muzho Saleh, Maikel Walker, Joseph Simon, Mathieu Charles, Amira Al Rawi, Venla Keskinen, Agril Randon and Hassani Le Couvreur

Presetation with support of Prins Bernhard Cultuur Fonds.

17:00 - 23:00 This is not a dance take-over, The Cube

Dive into a podcast episode of TR Extra. Listen to director Nastaran Razawi Khorasani as she reveals her creative process behind the performance This is not a dance that just premiered. In Iran, dancing has been officially prohibited since the start of the Islamitic Revolution. All dance companies have been forced to cease their activities. Many dancers and choreographers have fled abroad. Those who still live there have to be very resourceful. How are they keeping their art form alive? What can be shown, what must remain hidden?

Sun 1 oct

18:00 - 20:00 Dating the unknown: BLKDOG, hal

Join us for a one-of-a-kind theater date! After some successful first dates, Dating the Unknown is back! Fill out a questionnaire, and we'll match you with someone interesting to experience the award-winning BLKDOG on October 1st. Split the ticket cost and enjoy a complimentary first drink on us. Dive into theater like never before, forging new connections along the way. Ready for your match and an unforgettable experience?

17:00 - 23:00 Film screening: Inside The Blind Iris, The Cube

"Inside The Blind Iris," a 10-minute short film made in collaboration with dancer and choreographer, Botis Seva, who's performance BLKDOG is playing in our Grote Zaal on the same evening. Directed by Brazilian director Douglas Bernardt, it takes its viewers on a journey into the depths of human emotion. This UK-filmed film is visually brought to life through the lens of cinematographer Harry Wheeler.

The film delves deep into themes of oppression, the profound search for belonging, and the tumultuous battle for autonomy. Viewers are taken on a journey through the protagonist's disjointed psyche, where dancers manifest as both ethereal memories and lingering spirits, guiding him towards self-discovery. The film will be exclusively screened in our cube surrounding the performance BLKDOG.

Wed 4 Oct

19:00 - 20:30 WArd/waRD takeover - The Cube

WArd/waRD is currently in the process of creating a documentary about their performance, The Balancing Act. In the cube, attendees will have the opportunity to view a preview of what has been documented so far. This screening provides a firsthand look into the ongoing development and behind-the-scenes moments of the performance. For those planning to watch The Balancing Act, this preview offers a preliminary insight into the work's creation and evolution.

22:00 - 00:30 Afterparty – The Cube

On the 4th of October, we're marking the premieres of The Balancing Act, I'd Rather Die, and De Waarheidscommissie Nederland. To commemorate these performances, our cube will be transformed into a space for celebration. We warmly invite you to join us. Let's dance and enjoy the evening together!