Some shows are a blast even before they start. Because you know: this show will keep the kids on the edge of their seats – and adults will secretly enjoy it just as much. "The Magic Wardrobe" is exactly that kind of show.
Huub Cooijmans discovered an old wardrobe on Marktplaats. Free to take, mind you. But what seemed like a simple find quickly turned out to be anything but ordinary. The wardrobe was locked with a heavy chain, the key had vanished without a trace, and the more Huub worked on it, the clearer it became: this wardrobe had a mind of its own.
He and the audience investigate. What's inside? How do you open it? And what if the cabinet itself also plays a role?
Interactive, playful, and full of wonder
"The Magic Wardrobe" is an interactive family show lasting approximately fifty minutes, suitable for children aged 4 to 12. Don't expect to sit still; instead, you'll be thinking along, participating, and actively experiencing the show.
Huub Cooijmans effortlessly combines magic, juggling, and humor. He does so not only with great energy but also with obvious joy. No wonder he is a former Dutch juggling champion and winner of the title "Best Children's Magician of the Netherlands".
The result is a performance that is light-footed and surprising, striking just the right balance between tension and joy.
Part of the National Theatre Weekend
This performance is part of the National Theatre Weekend. Once a year, theatres across the country open their doors for a weekend so that everyone – young or old, regular or new audience – can easily experience theatre.
During the National Theatre Weekend, discounted ticket prices apply, often for top-class performances, but affordable for everyone. A great opportunity to discover theatre together with children – without any initial hurdles.
Further information about the National Theatre Weekend can be found on the official website: https://www.nationaltheaterweekend.nl
Why is this such a beautiful morning?
A 10:30 a.m. performance feels almost like a gift. No rush, no sitting for long, just starting the day together with something wonderful. "The Magic Wardrobe" is one of those shows that people talk about afterward – and where children try to reenact scenes on their way home.
Theatre that inspires without being complicated. And that's precisely what makes it so effective.
Practical
Family performance The Magic Wardrobe
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: The Swan Cultural, Uitgeest
Tickets (National Theatre Weekend): – Children: €10 – Adults: €10
A surcharge of €1 will be added for sales made through the cash register.
Tickets are available through De Zwaan Cultureel. https://dezwaancultureel.nl/tc-events/blind-date-nationaal-theaterweekend-24-januari-kinderen/
Finally
"The Magic Wardrobe" is an example of why theatre can be something special for children. Watching together, laughing together, and marveling together.
A great start to the day – for the whole family.