PAFFF - International Performing Arts Festival
PAFFF 2024
PAFFF is a collection of unique performances that call for radical empathy. It is the place-to-be for distinctive international performing arts in the capital of Fryslân. From May 10 to 19, Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie, Podium Explore and TOON will be hosting PAFFF. A place where the audience and artists come together to answer the following question:
“What stories do we weave in our collective imagination?”
A concert, a performance and a 'braai' on stage: artists answer this question in a wide variety of forms. Immerse yourself in the magically colored world of Encantado; Be overwhelmed by the life energy of the athletic musicians of One Song; Experience the world beyond what your eyes show you in Last Hope.
PAFFF is made possible by:
Festival centre TOON
Meet each other before or after PAFFF performances at festival centre TOON. The old movie theatre is the place for encounters at the festival. Here you will find the festival bar and the space where post-show talks take place. Local artists will also present at TOON. Discover new works by Maha Eljak, Willie Darktrousers and Roos Vink. In the old screening rooms of the movie theatre you will find video installations by Uzbek artist Saodat Ismailova.
Opening hours
Sat 11 May 13:00 - 01:00
Sun 12 May 13:00 - 23:00
Tue 14 May 19:00 - 00:00
Wed 15 May 19:00 - 00:00
Thu 16 May 19:00 - 00:00
Fri 17 May 13:00 - 01:00
Sat 18 May 13:00 - 01:00
Inspiring post-show talks
Kleedkamer 11
Talk hosts Ira Judkovskaya and Marijke Roskam visit the performance with special guests and conduct an in-depth post-show talk in TOON. Come to new insights in this live version of De Harmonie's anniversary podcast.
Cloud 9
In a unique format developed during workshops, a new generation of moderators will guide Cloud 9 post-show talks in TOON. For and by the 'next generation' of cultural talents from Leeuwarden.
10 Minutes 10 Questions
Immediately after the performance there is a short post-show talk on stage. The audience writes down questions on paper and hands them to the master of ceremonies. He then sets an alarm clock for 10 minutes from now. The performers find themselves in a whirlwind of questions, from the bloody serious to the hilarious.
PAFFF partout
Immerse yourself in the festival!
We have a special passepartout for PAFFF. With your PAFFF partout you pay only € 5 per performance. Ideal if you want to visit multiple performances.
If you have bought a PAFFF partout you will receive a unique voucher code by e-mail that you can enter when buying tickets.
If you are under 29 years old, you can visit all performances for € 10. Select the Harmonie Young rate on the ticket page!
Combo tickets
Want to experience all the colors of PAFFF? Buy a combo and see two performances for a reduced rate.
Double Bills Opening Weekend for € 30
Option 2: On May 11 see Women in Troy + One Song
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Double Bill 'Voices from the Next Generation' for € 25
On May 18 see The Possibility of Tenderness + HIDDEN + PAFFF final party
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Double Bill 'Two Times Chili' for € 15
On 16 or 17 May see Last Hope + Reminiscencia
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