Over het IJ Festival – 11 days of impressive location theatre

Offering

fabulous location theatre productions, the Over het IJ Festival is one of

Amsterdam’s summertime events which is definitely worthy of a visit. Taking place over 11 days every July, the

festival is based within the city’s iconic NDSM shipyard, with extra

performances showcasing at various unique locations throughout Amsterdam.

Renowned

as being one of Amsterdam’s most entertaining summer events, the Over het IJ Festival provides a unique insight into location based

theatrical productions and offers a high quality, entertaining atmosphere for

all who visit. With performances taking

place throughout the city, the festival’s main base is within Amsterdam’s NDSM

shipyard in the north of the city. This

former, historic shipyard was once the largest of its kind in Amsterdam,

nowadays the NDSM is brimming with art, culture and creativity, making it the

perfect setting for the festival.

Boasting

a diverse range of performances, the Over het IJ Festival takes place annually

in July and incorporates around 25 different shows into an eleven day

event. Each performance is adapted to

the environment in which it is set, creating a new dimension to each

production. One of the most amazing

productions is the Sea Container Program, where theatre students from all over

the Netherlands come together to perform shows, recite poetry and act out short

plays from the inside of containers measuring no more than 5 metres in length.

addition to the array of fascinating shows and performances, the Over het IJ

Festival is also where you will find a vibrant music scene, with many great DJs

attending the event. At the centre of

the NDSM shipyard is the festival’s fabulous food court which serves food and

drink throughout the day. International

‘Light Bites’ can also be found upon the menu and are highly recommended by all

who sample them. Attracting locals and

tourists alike, the IJ festival is a sight not to be missed and entry to the

event is totally free of charge. More

information can be found on the official Over het IJ Festival website – www.overhetij.nl/en.