NILS HOLGERSSON

Dec 2007 till May 2008 and from J

an adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's famous novel

Nils is a very nasty boy who is mean to everyone and everything that comes near him. One day, his behavior causes him to be transformed into a boy no taller than 30 centimeters'. All the animals that Nils once bullied seize their chance and pick on him for once. Nils panics and fleas. He grabs hold of Maarten, a tame goose, that tries to fly to the north with a bunch of wild geese. Together they fly over land and seas and discover their country from a whole different perspective. They have to learn how to search for food and shelter. Whilst flying with the geese Nils learns something about the world and himself.

Actors: Gilles de Schryver, Har Smeets and Wivineke van Groningen. 2010: Emile Zeldenrust, Har Smeets, e.a.
Script: Margrith Vrenegoor
Directed by Margrith Vrenegoor and Onny Huisink

Quotes from reviews of Niels Holgersson

Volkskrant ‘the three actors bring the little boy Nils, the geese, and the eagle, a fox and many other animals to life in a very appealing way.’

Trouw ‘the voyage on the back of the goose is like a compelling adventure movie’

Leeuwarder Courant ‘a true treat for the eye (…) with a fine set, playful effects, the dedication of the actors and breathtaking puppets’

KNACK ‘the actors manage to create a compelling experience that goes far beyond mere puppetry. This performance does not disappoint with its exciting, exhilarating scenes and funny and witty remarks.’

	NILS HOLGERSSON Dec 2007 till May 2008 and from J an adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's famous novel Nils is a very nasty boy who is mean to everyone and everything that comes near him. One day, his behavior causes him to be transformed into a boy no taller than 30 centimeters'. All the animals that Nils once bullied seize their chance and pick on him for once. Nils panics and fleas. He grabs hold of Maarten, a tame goose, that tries to fly to the north with a bunch of wild geese. Together they fly over land and seas and discover their country from a whole different perspective. They have to learn how to search for food and shelter. Whilst flying with the geese Nils learns something about the world and himself. Actors: Gilles de Schryver, Har Smeets and Wivineke van Groningen. 2010: Emile Zeldenrust, Har Smeets, e.a. Script: Margrith Vrenegoor Directed by Margrith Vrenegoor and Onny Huisink Quotes from reviews of Niels Holgersson Volkskrant ‘the three actors bring the little boy Nils, the geese, and the eagle, a fox and many other animals to life in a very appealing way.’ Trouw ‘the voyage on the back of the goose is like a compelling adventure movie’ Leeuwarder Courant ‘a true treat for the eye (…) with a fine set, playful effects, the dedication of the actors and breathtaking puppets’ KNACK ‘the actors manage to create a compelling experience that goes far beyond mere puppetry. This performance does not disappoint with its exciting, exhilarating scenes and funny and witty remarks.’