PLUUSJ Family Theatre Festival
PLUUSJ is the theatre festival for children aged 1.5 to 10 and their families. A day when the theatre transforms into a playful, happy world full of fantasy, colour and experience. In the auditoriums, you crawl on the tip of the 'pluusj' at various performances, and in the foyer you take part in free creative activities.
PLUUSJ will take place in 2027 on 21 February!
The main programme of Family Theatre Festival PLUUSJ 2027
Retrospective PLUUSJ edition 2026
The third edition of PLUUSJ was all about the magic of theatre. And therefore put a broad smile on the faces of all visitors. The tickets were barely scanned when everyone was already juggling, juggling and balancing. Before, after and during the performances, the theatre was teeming with enthusiastic children, (grand)parents and caregivers who had no trouble finding all the fun peripheral activities such as the dressing up corner, the games, the story theatre and the craft & acting workshops. In the halls too, we heard and saw everyone sitting on the edge of their seats again, wiggling and all. On to edition four!
The 2026 programme:
- Nigel Otermans - The Time Traveller
- Jacques Vriens - Grandmother's Big Ears
- Sally Dance Company Maastricht - Signposts
- Huub Cooijmans' Meespeelcircus
- Goud Verteltheater - RAAS
- Jong Laagland (workshop)
- Crafts with Sanne Puyk
Photos by Erwin Penners - Fotokunstfotografie
Retrospective PLUUSJ edition 2025
The second edition of PLUUSJ built on the success of the first year and offered an even richer programme full of highlights that enchanted young and old alike. The youngest enjoyed VO-LU-ME by Het Laagland, an intimate and playful performance that sold out early. Older children and their families were transported into the magical world of Snow White the Musical, a surprising retelling of the classic fairy tale. De Volle Vuilkar by Schippers & VanGucht took visitors on a playful expedition in a real rubbish truck, while Van 't padje af by Opera Compact provided a cosy mix of humour and adventure. De ontsnapte Noot by Philzuid, which is normally only performed in schools, was also received with great enthusiasm in the Laagland auditorium.
The foyer was also a vibrant hub of creativity this year. From the crafts workshop and Gold Story Theatre, to games and a photobooth. The Toon Hermans Theatre turned into a lively meeting place where everyone felt welcome.
The 2025 programme:
- Snow White the Musical - National Youth Musical Theatre
- Off the Road - Opera Compact
- The Escaped Nut - Philzuid
- VO-LU-ME - Het Laagland
- De Volle Vuilkar - Schippers & VanGucht
- Plush - Gold Storytelling Theatre
- Crafts with Sanne Puyk
Photos by Erwin Penners - Fotokunstfotografie
Retrospective PLUUSJ edition 2024
The very first edition in 2024 was an instant hit. The Toon Hermans Theatre was transformed into a warm, colourful place where there was plenty to do. From Peter Pan to The Great Yellow Excavator, and from a reading corner to a Silent Disco in the foyer. Parents and children thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and the offerings.
The 2024 programme:
- Peter Pan - Theatre Terra
- The Great Yellow Excavator - Het Laagland & Sally Dance Company Maastricht
- Stiltestormbaan - Hoge Fronten
- Who is celebrating their birthday today? - Mijntje Pronk and Judith Westbroek
- Sssht... we have a plan! - Evelien Luiten & Young Het Laagland
- Crafts with Sanne Puyk
Photos by Erwin Penners - Fotokunstfotografie
Make PLUUSJ a whole season of fun - with the PluusjPas
Have you enjoyed PLUUSJ? Then the party doesn't stop after just one day! With the PluusjPas you can experience even more special youth performances together throughout the theatre season, specially selected by our programmer.
For a fixed, competitive price, you and your family can visit a wide selection of youth theatre - until June.
