A popular Dutch music and comedy troupe will make its Canadian debut here this weekend.
The all-female group Twee Recht Twee Averecht will bring their cabaret-style show to the Maryborough Community Centre on July 12.
The group, whose name is a knitting reference which translates as Two Purl Two Straight has been performing across the Netherlands for the past three decades. They will also stage a show at the Woodstock Little Theatre on July 19.
The group’s Ontario appearances are being arranged by Mapleton resident Janna Marks, who learned of their act while visiting family in Holland a few years ago.
Her sister-in-law invited Marks to attend one of the group’s performances, which she enjoyed.
“I had such a good time. They’re so funny, and so close to yourself.”
Twee Recht Twee Averecht’s website describes the show, performed entirely in Dutch, as a musical and dramatic performance that holds up a mirror to contemporary society.
Mark’s sister-in-law knew one of the group and suggested the pair join them for drinks after seeing the show. Marks mentioned that another group from the Netherlands had performed in Woodstock the previous year and said “wouldn’t it be great if you came to Canada and did the show.”
“So they said, ‘Okay, you arrange it, we’ll come over,’” Marks recalls.
While she has no experience as a show promoter, Marks wanted to provide an opportunity for local residents to see the show and agreed to make the arrangements.
The troupe members are treating the mini-tour partly as a holiday, as only one of them has ever been to Canada before.
Marks feels the show will go over well, based on their experiences in their homeland.
“The reviews are always good. All the halls are sold out,” she said, adding, “They must be good if they’re 30 years doing this.”
The Moorefield show starts at 8pm and doors open at 7:30pm. For tickets to either show contact Marks by phone at 519-848-251 or 519-994-2521 or email jannie@everus.ca.
